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Farewell to MOGO: Last big biker service in Hamburg!
The last motorcycle service in Hamburg will take place on June 15, 2025 in the St. Michaelis Church. Environmental concerns and safety requirements are leading to the end of this traditional event.
Farewell to MOGO: Last big biker service in Hamburg!
The last motorcycle service (MOGO) will be celebrated in Hamburg on June 15, 2025, and numerous bikers from all over Germany have announced their presence to set a sign of community and faith. As is well known, MOGO is Europe's largest church service for motorcyclists, which has been held annually since 1982 in the impressive main church of St. Michaelis. In the past, up to 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts flocked to the event to share their passion and gain strength for everyday life, reports NDR.
The decision to end MOGO was not an easy one. Both environmental concerns and increasing safety requirements play a major role here. The farewell event will be led by Pastor Ulrike Egener from Bornhöved under the motto “Check everything and keep the good” and will begin at 2 p.m. Bikers can park in advance from 12 p.m. on the Michel forecourt, where a diverse supporting program with music from RockAntenne and various flea market stalls awaits visitors, according to the official website mogo.de.
A celebration of community
MOGO is known for its wonderful atmosphere that brings people together. Bikers from all over the region and beyond take the opportunity to pray together and ask for blessings for their rides. A central element is the motorcycle blessing, which is often accompanied by emotional moments in which deceased friends are remembered. Many participants bring colorful ribbons to attach to their machines to express their remembrance. Such rituals are not only spiritual in nature, but also promote cohesion and community among bikers, like the platform Moto value describes.
After the service, participants are traditionally invited to take a trip through the city together. This is another opportunity to celebrate the connection to the motorcycle scene and the joy of riding. Biker services like MOGO have a long tradition and have existed for over 60 years, with the first one being started by Pastor Manfred Dörr at the Nürburgring.
Conclusion on the last MOGO
The last MOGO will be a feast for the senses, with a colorful program, a warm atmosphere and many memories. Despite the challenges associated with the event, the goal remains to promote social interaction and raise awareness of road safety. Hopefully the spirit of MOGO will live on in the hearts of bikers, even as the event now gives way to a new era.
We can be curious to see how the farewell event will develop, because the future of MOGO is also in the balance. Maybe we can find a new way to continue the tradition in a different form - there is definitely something in the air!