Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Company (Schedule of Reclassifications of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flow hedges [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ (93)	$ (88)	$ (184)	$ (174)
Foreign Currency [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 0	$ 123	$ 0	$ 123