Hölderlin's birthday table

Lecture event on the life of Friedrich Hölderlin in his birthplace. On March 20, 2026, we will celebrate the birthday of Friedrich Hölderlin, one of Germany's most important poets, who was born in Lauffen am Neckar. Hölderlin is considered one of the most important representatives of German literature and his works had a significant influence on Romantic poetry. Hölderlin was born in 1770 into a time marked by political upheaval and cultural change. Join us on an entertaining virtual walk through Hölderlin's eventful life. **A life** marked by deep friendships in various cities, including Tübingen, Frankfurt, and Bordeaux. **A love** for the beautiful but unattainable Susette Gontard, whom he immortalized in his poems. His later years were marked by long periods of loneliness and isolation, but despite all the ups and downs, his literary legacy remained enduring. On the occasion of his birthday, tour guide Gabi Ebner-Schlag will commemorate Friedrich Hölderlin's eventful life and extraordinary work at the event. We will meet on his birthday – at his birthplace – for a cozy coffee gathering in the courtyard café of the Hölderlinhaus... and wander through his life. #### Included services - Lecture - Coffee set (1 cup of coffee/tea + 1 piece of cake) #### Further information - Meeting point: HofCafé in the Hölderlinhaus (Nordheimer Str.) - Duration: approx. 1.5 hours - Cost: €13.50 per person Registration by March 17 with tour guide G. Ebner-Schlag (07133 8678) or by email to gug.schlag@web.de