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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Details) - Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ (27,154) $ (5,977) $ (14,791) $ (2,721)
Amortization of cash flow hedges   (98)   (194)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation adjustments 3,063 3,488 (8,013) 648
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges 398 (1,018) (889) (1,338)
Ending balance (23,693) (3,605) (23,693) (3,605)
Foreign Currency [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (25,962) (7,684) (14,886) (4,844)
Unrealized gains on foreign currency translation adjustments 3,063 3,488 (8,013) 648
Ending balance (22,899) (4,196) (22,899) (4,196)
Cash flow hedges [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (1,192) 1,707 95 2,123
Amortization of cash flow hedges   (98)   (194)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges 398 (1,018) (889) (1,338)
Ending balance $ (794) $ 591 $ (794) $ 591