Greifswald Literary Spring
Five venues, six weeks of literature — from readings to poetry slams
About Literary Spring Greifswald
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Five venues, one joint program
The Greifswald Literary Spring is the annual spring cooperation of Greifswald's most important literary and cultural venues: Koeppenhaus (Vorpommern Literature Centre), Falladahaus, Stadtbibliothek Hans Fallada, the STRAZE socio-cultural centre, and St. Spiritus meeting house. For six weeks — from the end of March to the end of April — the five venues combine their programs into a joint festival that brings together the literary diversity of the Hanseatic city under one roof.
Variety of formats
The program includes readings by renowned and young authors, poetry slams, literary film screenings, musical-literary concerts, puppet theatre, workshops for adults and children, and exhibitions. The spectrum ranges from contemporary literature, poetry, and translation evenings to events featuring East German, Polish, and Scandinavian voices.
Wolfgang Koeppen Archive at the centre
The Koeppenhaus, located in the birthplace of the writer Wolfgang Koeppen (1906–1996), houses the Wolfgang Koeppen Archive and is the literary heart of the festival. In partnership with institutions like the Pomeranian Literary Society, it preserves the region's literary heritage while also providing a stage for new voices.
Local context
Greifswald is part of the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. As a university city with a rich library tradition and an active independent scene, it offers an ideal resonance space for a multi-week literary festival.
Literary Spring Greifswald — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Greifswald Literary Spring spans approximately six weeks between late March and late April. As in previous years, five venues are participating: the Koeppenhaus as the Vorpommern Literature Centre, the Falladahaus, the Stadtbibliothek Hans Fallada, the STRAZE socio-cultural centre, and the St. Spiritus meeting house.
The program includes readings, poetry slams, literary film screenings, musical-literary concerts, puppet theatre, workshops, and exhibitions. The detailed program booklet will be published shortly before the festival begins in PDF and print format.
Programme Literary Spring Greifswald 2026
Participating venues
- Koeppenhaus — Vorpommern Literature Centre
- Falladahaus
- Stadtbibliothek Hans Fallada
- STRAZE — socio-cultural centre
- St. Spiritus — meeting house
Formats
- Readings by renowned and young authors
- Poetry Slam
- Musical-literary concert
- Puppet theatre
- Workshops for adults and children
- Exhibitions
Highlights Literary Spring Greifswald 2026
- Six weeks of literary program across five venues
- Wolfgang Koeppen Archive at the centre
- Diverse formats from poetry slam to puppet theatre
- Offerings for children and adults
Prices Literary Spring Greifswald 2026
Admission prices vary depending on the event; typically between €5 and €15, with some program items free. Discounts available for students, trainees, and Greifswald Pass holders.
Practical information — Literary Spring Greifswald
Getting there
Greifswald main station is about a 10-minute walk from the Koeppenhaus and the city centre. All five festival venues are within walking distance.
Admission
Prices vary depending on the event and venue; many program items cost between €5 and €15, with some being free. Program booklets will be published as PDFs and in print before the festival begins.
Reservations
For highly popular readings, advance booking with the respective organizer (Koeppenhaus, Falladahaus, Stadtbibliothek, STRAZE, or St. Spiritus) is recommended.
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Where it takes place Literary Spring Greifswald
Koeppenhaus, Falladahaus, Stadtbibliothek Hans Fallada, STRAZE, St. Spiritus
Bahnhofstraße 4-5, 17489 Greifswald