Literary Evening Walk: “Across the Blue Sea of Fairy Tales”

As the light over the Baltic Sea softens, a literary stroll along the Hohe Ufer begins. Dr. phil. Kristine von Soden weaves together poems about the sea and texts on the Baltic Sea with voices from literature—including Erich Fried, Rose Ausländer, Erich Kästner, Marie Luise Kaschnitz, Günter Grass, Alexander von Humboldt, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Joachim Ringelnatz. The selected texts offer perspectives on the sea as a place of longing, a space for reflection, and a stage for self-contemplation. Amid shifting sky colors, wind, and waves, a lyrical exchange emerges that brings literature and landscape together in a unique way. With a bit of luck, the sunset will accompany the reading, turning the evening into a sensory experience that bridges words and vastness. Please remember to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

This event is part of the Ahrenshoop Literature Days. Discover more readings, discussions, and cultural encounters in the artists’ village of Ahrenshoop—for literature enthusiasts from the region and vacationers on the Baltic Sea.