Literary Walk - Discover Düsseldorf through the eyes of literature
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Discover Düsseldorf literarily: The Classic Tour through history and stories
On October 11, 2026, the Literary Walk - the Classic Tour will lead to significant literary sites in Düsseldorf. The starting point is the Heinrich Heine Monument at Schwanenmarkt. Along the way, city history, readings, and the life traces of influential authors combine to create a unique discovery experience.
In the footsteps of Düsseldorf literature
The city tour opens the view of Düsseldorf as a setting for poems, stories, and novels. The route leads into the historic old town and to places where literary history comes alive. Heinrich Spoerl, Clara Viebig, Christian Dietrich Grabbe, and Thomas Kling exemplify the city's diverse literary tradition.
History to touch
Narrow old town alleys, historic squares, and well-known cultural venues form the backdrop for a literary journey through time. Christian Dietrich Grabbe lived and frequented the alleys of the old town, Heinrich Spoerl described experiences from his school days in Düsseldorf, and Clara Viebig recounted life in 19th century Düsseldorf from her own perspective.
Readings and local insights
Selected readings deepen the impressions and allow historical sites to appear in their literary atmosphere. The artists' scene around Ratinger Hof, which the poet Thomas Kling addressed in his poems, is also one of the cultural reference points of this city tour.
Literature Office NRW and Düsseldorf Adult Education Center
The literary walk is offered by the Literature Office NRW in cooperation with the Düsseldorf Adult Education Center. The regular literary walks of the Literature Office open up important real and fictional literature places of the state capital and combine in-depth expertise with illustrative mediation of local history.
Conclusion: See Düsseldorf with literary eyes
This Classic Tour offers a cultural enrichment for literature enthusiasts, city explorers, and anyone who wants to experience Düsseldorf beyond the familiar sights. Secure your place and discover the state capital as a living site of literature.
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