When does the reading take place?

The reading is scheduled for September 22, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:30.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is Schloss Horst, outer bailey, Fürstenberg room in Gelsenkirchen.

What is the entry price?

The presale price is 14.90 Euro, reduced 12.90 Euro. At the box office, entry costs 18 Euro, reduced 16 Euro.

Is the event already sold out?

Yes, the event is marked as sold out.

Can I bring my own knitting projects?

Yes, the audience is explicitly invited to bring their own knitting projects and knit along during the reading.

Are there accessibility notes?

According to city information, Schloss Horst is accessible; marked disabled parking spaces, a fully accessible entrance, an elevator, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available.

Susanne Oswald ignites knitting suspense and literary closeness at Schloss Horst

Name: Murder at Hellweg - Reading with Susanne Oswald
Start: 2026-09-22T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-22T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Horst, Vorburg, Fürstenberg-Raum

When knitting art meets crime tension: Susanne Oswald at Murder at Hellweg

On September 22, 2026, an atmosphere of reading emerges in the outer bailey of Schloss Horst, combining literary experience and cozy closeness. Susanne Oswald, bestselling author and voice of Cozy Crime, brings with Murderously Knitted - A Case for the Knitting Crew just the blend of linguistic artistry, suspense, and feel-good tone to the stage that her books stand for.

An evening for readers who love characters and seek atmosphere

Oswald's novels thrive on a finely balanced interplay of criminal seduction and heartfelt observation. Those familiar with her knitting crew encounter not a harsh noir world but a literary cosmos where community, artisanal rituals, and a subtle, clever building of tension come together. This is exactly what makes this author encounter so appealing: the crime novel is presented here not coldly, but sensually, accessibly, and with narrative elegance.

The Knitting Crew investigates on the high seas

At the center is a new case for the lovable knitting circle from the small knitting shop. The journey from the Faroe Islands to Iceland initially promises tranquility, sea, and the rhythmic clacking of needles. But a sudden death on board shifts the mood towards investigation. From this constellation, Oswald draws her literary quality: from the mundane comes threat, from solidarity comes tension, from stitches a red thread of suspicion.

Cozy Crime with hands, fabrics, and stories

Especially characteristic of this evening is the combination of reading and a participatory feeling. The audience is invited to bring their own knitting projects, experience the text in a relaxed atmosphere, and at the same time gain an immediate impression of the material side of writing. Oswald brings knitted pieces to look at, feel, and try on - a detail that elevates the event beyond a classic reading and gives it an almost intimate, artisanal aura.

Schloss Horst as a stage for literature and culture

Schloss Horst, with its Renaissance architecture, is a place of special historical density. The outer bailey and the Fürstenberg room create a framework in which culture not only takes place but becomes tangible. The barrier-free accessibility, marked disabled parking spaces, and proximity to the city's cultural center make the location appealing from an organizational standpoint as well. Thus, the evening combines literary quality with a well-accessible event atmosphere.

Why this reading excites

Susanne Oswald represents a form of contemporary novel that combines reading pleasure, genre competence, and emotional accessibility. Her books are aimed at an audience that appreciates crime tension with human warmth, series charm, and a clear narrative style. For this reason, this evening promises a strong impression: literarily vibrant, atmospherically dense, and close to the readers.

Conclusion: Those who want to experience an evening between crime, knitting culture, and charming reading atmosphere will find a literary event with its own profile here. Hearing Susanne Oswald live means: tension in the rhythm of the needles, a strong voice of Cozy Crime, and a special cultural evening in Gelsenkirchen.