Murder on the Hellweg 2026 in Gelsenkirchen: Susanne Oswald at Schloss Horst
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A crime evening with needles, thrill, and festival atmosphere
On September 22, 2026, the Horst district library in Schloss Horst in Gelsenkirchen will transform into a place of suspense, encounters, and literary intensity. Murder on the Hellweg brings an evening to Horst with Susanne Oswald that appeals to both crime fans and enthusiasts of Cozy Crime. The reading stands for what this festival has represented for years: special locations, strong female authors, and a strong sense of community.
When crime literature becomes a live experience
Susanne Oswald invites you to a criminal knitting circle and combines reading with a very personal, approachable festival atmosphere. The audience brings their own knitting projects, listens, watches, empathizes, and experiences an evening that not only tells literature but makes it tangible. This mixture of closeness, calm, and focused attention characterizes the unique festival organization of Murder on the Hellweg.
Schloss Horst as a atmospheric crime scene
The forecourt of Schloss Horst provides the perfect setting for an evening that oscillates between historical backdrop and modern crime culture. The location gives the reading an extraordinary acoustics and an atmosphere that instantly conjures images in the mind: dim light, concentrated listeners, soft rustling of wool, and a literary plot unfolding layer by layer.
A festival with tradition and authority
Murder on the Hellweg has been a staple of the European crime scene since 2002. The twelfth edition runs from September 19 to November 14, 2026, and offers over 100 events featuring more than 200 authors and other artists throughout the Hellweg region. The festival is primarily organized by the Office for Culture and Continuing Education of the District City of Unna and the Westphalian Literature Bureau in Unna e. V. Thus, the evening in Gelsenkirchen not only stands for entertainment but also for literary competence and curated festival culture. ([mordamhellweg.de](https://www.mordamhellweg.de/aktuelles/details/mord-am-hellweg-xii))
What visitors can expect
Those who come here experience a literary event with character: a strong author, an extraordinary venue, and a program that elegantly combines crime and community. The evening is aimed at everyone who wants to be there live when tension, exchange, and festival flair come together in a compact multi-day experience of the Hellweg Biennale. A visit is particularly worthwhile for crime fans looking for something special and appreciating a reading with real atmosphere.
Conclusion: This edition of Murder on the Hellweg in Gelsenkirchen promises an intense, atmospheric crime evening with literary depth and an extraordinary backdrop. Anyone who wants to experience Susanne Oswald live should secure this date and take the festival feeling with them on site. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95382-mord-am-hellweg-lesung-mit-susanne-oswald))
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