Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company - Reclassification Out of AOCI (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company - Reclassification Out of AOCI (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest expense $ 51,616 $ 49,814 $ 45,382
Foreign Currency [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest expense 123 0 0
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Cash flow hedges [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
     
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest expense $ (353) $ (330) $ (289)