When does the reading take place?

On 30.08.2026 at 15:30 at the Diakoneo Bodelschwingh House in Erlangen.

What is the admission fee?

The reading is public and admission is free.

Will the event take place indoors or outdoors?

In nice weather, in the garden of the house, otherwise in the event rooms.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the house has barrier-free paths and a well-accessible festive hall.

Will there be a book signing?

There are no secure details on this in the provided information.

Which author will read this afternoon?

Elena Fischer will read from her new novel Wirf einen Schatten.

Elena Fischer brings literary closeness and quiet tension to Erlangen

Name: Elena Fischer reads at the Poetry Festival of the Senior Council
Start: 2026-08-30T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-30T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Diakoneo Bodelschwingh-Haus

A poetic afternoon in the spirit of closeness and linguistic art

The Poetry Festival of the Senior Council brings literature to where it resonates most directly: into the lives of seniors. On 30.08.2026, Elena Fischer will read from her new novel at the Diakoneo Bodelschwingh House in Erlangen, turning the Erlangen Poetry Festival into a special encounter with warmth and community. The reading is open to the public and admission is free. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/index.php/poetinnenfest-des-seniorenbeirats-i))

Literary closeness instead of great distance

The charm of this format lies in its intimacy. Not the large hall of a metropolis, but a place of care and daily life becomes the resonance space for literature. Elena Fischer represents contemporary literature that crafts characters with psychological precision, quiet emotionality, and narrative clarity. Her debut Paradise Garden made her known; the new novel Wirf einen Schatten continues this literary trajectory. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/elena-fischer?utm_source=openai))

A poetic festival with a social perspective

For years, the Erlangen Poetry Festival has expanded beyond the palace gardens, demonstrating how vibrant reading culture can be when it does not solely target a traditional audience. The Senior Council emphasizes that perspective often overlooked in the literary sphere: literature as encounter, conversation, as shared listening. The Bodelschwingh House provides favorable conditions with barrier-free paths, a large festive hall, garden areas, and a friendly open house structure. ([diakoneo.de](https://www.diakoneo.de/senioren/pflegeheime/erlangen))

Atmosphere, schedule, and special setting

The event begins on 30.08.2026 at 15:30. In nice weather, the reading will take place in the garden of the house; otherwise, it will be held in the event rooms. This form gives the literary experience an unusual, almost familial reading atmosphere. Those who appreciate literature not as distance but as encounter will find here a quiet, focused hour full of linguistic art. Admission is free. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/index.php/poetinnenfest-des-seniorenbeirats-i))

Why attending is worthwhile

Elena Fischer is one of the remarkable young voices in German-language literature. Her development, the response to her debut, and the awards of recent years show literary authority and public relevance. The Poetry Festival of the Senior Council connects this quality with an inclusive understanding of culture that makes literary promotion tangible rather than abstract. Those interested in readings, contemporary literature, and cultural discourse will find here a thoughtful, touching event in the late summer of Erlangen. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/elena-fischer?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: This reading promises a quiet, focused, and socially significant literary experience. The Poetry Festival of the Senior Council shows how powerful language is when it directly reaches people. Anyone wanting to experience Elena Fischer live should not miss this appointment in Erlangen. ([poetenfest-erlangen.de](https://www.poetenfest-erlangen.de/index.php/poetinnenfest-des-seniorenbeirats-i))