Living up to its title of the UNESCO City of Literature, Heidelberg has, since 1994, been boasting about its tradition-rich literature festival - Heidelberg Literature Days. One of the highlights of cultural life in Heidelberg, this festival brings together a variety of literary approaches and formats for an audience of all ages.

What to expect at Heidelberg Literature Days

Traditionally, this festival takes place every year in the heart of Heidelberg’s Altstadt (Old Town), complete with workshops, literary City Tours, live audio plays, slam poetry and the public Lesewohnzimmer (reading living room) from StadtLesen. Festival guests will get numerous opportunities to exchange their literary experiences with one another. 

Authors at feeLit International Literature Festival Heidelberg 2025

• Cornelia Funke
• Martina Hefter
• Dana von Suffrin
• Francesca Melandri
• Édouard Louis
• Didier Eribon
• Jonathan Meese
• Katharina von der Gathen
• Ralph Caspers
• Elena Fischer
• Eva Rottmann
• Isabel Pin
• Marina Weisband
• Jovana Reisinger
• Maja Göpel
• Tanja Kinkel
• Hoda Barakat

Attending feeLit Heidelberg Literature Days online

Whether literature is your thing, or you’re simply curious and looking for some reading-rich fun, Heidelberg Literature Days is the perfect event. And this year, you can even enjoy it from the safety and comfort of your home (no hassle with public transportation or parking!). Head over to the feeLit official website for more details.