Name: 29. Hausacher LeseLenz 2026
Start: 2026-07-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Stadthalle Hausach · weitere Spielorte in Hausach

Hausacher LeseLenz

About Hausacher LeseLenz

From July 9 to 18, 2026, Hausach in the Kinzigtal valley of the Black Forest will once again become the literary heart of Southern Germany for the 29th time: The Hausacher LeseLenz, one of Baden-Württemberg's most renowned literary festivals, invites authors from around the world to the Stadthalle and numerous venues in the Ortenau district. The guest language in 2026 is Spanish and the languages of Spain — Catalan, Basque, and Galician. A second festival segment will run from November 6 to 8, 2026.

Dates 09 Jul — 18 Jul 2026

Venue Hausach (08317)

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Edition 2026

Hausacher LeseLenz — edition 2026

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The 29th Hausacher LeseLenz will take place in two parts in 2026: July 9–18 (main festival, ten days) and November 6–8 (autumn edition). The guest language for 2026 is Spanish, complemented by the co-official languages of Spain: Catalan, Basque, and Galician. The main venue is the Stadthalle Hausach (Gustav-Rivinius-Platz 3), with additional venues in the town. Writers-in-residence for 2025/26: Kathrin Tordasi, Daniela Seel, Anna Kim, Thilo Krapp.

29th Edition Focusing on Spain

The 29th edition of the Hausacher LeseLenz runs from July 9 to 18, 2026 — ten days of international literature at the Stadthalle Hausach and other venues in the Kinzigtal valley. A second festival round complements the program from November 6 to 8.

The guest language for 2026 is Spanish, combined with the three other official languages of Spain: Catalan, Basque, and Galician. Readings, discussions, and translation workshops will explore the linguistic and literary diversity of the Iberian Peninsula. The writers-in-residence and poetry lecturer for 2025/26 are Kathrin Tordasi, Daniela Seel, Anna Kim, and Thilo Krapp — their readings and discussions will accompany the festival.

Highlights Hausacher LeseLenz 2026

29th edition of one of BW's most important literary festivals
Guest language: Spanish + Catalan, Basque, Galician
Two festival parts: July (ten days) + November (three days)
Writer-in-residence scholarships and poetry lectureship
Main venue Stadthalle Hausach in the Kinzigtal valley

Programme Hausacher LeseLenz 2026

Part 1: Main Festival July 9–18, 2026

Ten festival days at Stadthalle Hausach (Gustav-Rivinius-Platz 3)
Focus on guest language Spanish + Catalan, Basque, Galician
Readings, discussions, translation evenings
Writers-in-residence 2025/26: Kathrin Tordasi, Daniela Seel, Anna Kim, Thilo Krapp
Children's and young adult literature program
Literary walks through Hausach

Part 2: Autumn Edition November 6–8, 2026

Complementary program block in November
Further author readings and discussions

Full program, author list, and tickets at leselenz.eu and hausach.de.

Prices Hausacher LeseLenz 2026

Ticket prices vary per reading. Package and festival tickets available via leselenz.eu. Some events are free (public readings, literary walks), but most readings require admission tickets.

Practical information

Practical information — Hausacher LeseLenz

Getting There

Hausach is on the Black Forest Railway (Karlsruhe–Konstanz) — Hausach station has IRE and IC train stops, a 5-minute walk to the Stadthalle from there. By car, take the B 33 or the A 5 (Offenburg exit, then continue on the B 33).

Festival Dates 2026

Part 1: July 9–18, 2026 (Main festival, ten days). Part 2: November 6–8, 2026 (Autumn edition).

Venues and Tickets

Main venue: Stadthalle Hausach, Gustav-Rivinius-Platz 3. Other venues: Schools, church, Husen Castle ruins, library. Tickets and program available at leselenz.eu and hausach.de.

29 Years of Literature in the Central Black Forest

Since 1998, the Hausacher LeseLenz has been one of the most important literary festivals in Baden-Württemberg and is among the most distinguished reading festivals in Southern Germany. In 2026, the festival will celebrate its 29th edition from July 9 to 18 — ten days featuring international and German-speaking authors reading at the Stadthalle Hausach (Gustav-Rivinius-Platz 3) and other venues in the Ortenau district. A second festival segment will complement the program from November 6 to 8, 2026.

Guest Language 2026: Spanish and the Languages of Spain

Each edition focuses on a guest language — in 2026, it's Spanish, complemented by the co-official languages of Spain: Catalan, Basque, and Galician. Authors from Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián, Santiago de Compostela, and other Spanish cities will read from their works, offering a literary exploration of the linguistic diversity of the Iberian Peninsula. Readings are usually held bilingually — in the original language and German translation.

Writer-in-Residence, Poetry Lecturer, and the Hausach Spirit

The festival annually awards writer-in-residence scholarships and a poetry lecturer position — in 2025/26, the guests are Kathrin Tordasi, Daniela Seel, Anna Kim, and Thilo Krapp. This multi-year perspective makes the LeseLenz more than just a festival: it's a literary hub where writers work for extended periods and engage with the local community.

Hausach in the Ortenau District

Hausach is located in the Kinzigtal valley, in the heart of the Central/Northern Black Forest Nature Park — a town of 5,500 inhabitants in the Ortenau district, on the border with the Schwarzwald-Baar district. The Husen Castle ruins above the town, the Black Forest Open-Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof in the neighboring town of Gutach, and the nearby spa towns of Bad Peterstal-Griesbach and Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach make the Kinzigtal one of the most charming regions of the Black Forest. The LeseLenz has transformed the small town of Hausach into a literary magnet — scholarship holders, researchers, and literature fans travel from all over Europe.