Reading: Wladimir Kaminer - "Das geheime Leben der Deutschen"

On 8 August 2026 at 7 p.m., bestselling author Wladimir Kaminer comes to the Domänenhof at Schlossgut Altlandsberg. With his trademark dry wit and affectionate irony, he reads from his book "Das geheime Leben der Deutschen" (The Secret Life of the Germans).

When Germans crave the exotic, they tend to book flights to distant lands - yet often all it would take is a glance over the fence or a turn around the corner to stumble upon the most astonishing discoveries. With friendly curiosity and patient observation, Kaminer traces the ordinary and finds liquid gold, peculiar dances, and even small coronations right in the heart of Germany.

It is remarkable what a hidden world comes into view when you approach the Germans with the warmth Kaminer brings. And because he has a particularly sharp sense of humour, he uncovers as much that is funny as it is surprising: stories that reveal unfamiliar sides of a country and its people.

As Kaminer himself puts it:
"Many people spend a fortune on trips to faraway places, chasing the exotic, while missing the real adventure right on their doorstep. To understand the world, you don't need to seek its end - just find the place where it begins."

Look forward to a summer evening full of charm, wit, and unexpected insights.