When does the reading begin?

The reading begins on Sunday 11.01.2026 at 18:00 in NUTS – the cultural factory in Traunstein.

How long does the event last?

The reading is expected to last around 90 minutes including a short break; exact details will follow from the organizer.

Is there a book signing?

A signing opportunity is common and will be announced on site; please bring your copy or purchase the book at the event if available.

Is the venue accessible?

Information about accessibility will be provided by NUTS – the cultural factory; please contact the venue in advance for individual support.

When does admission start?

Admission at NUTS usually starts one hour before the event; thus, admission is expected from around 17:00.

How do I reach the location?

Address: Crailsheimstraße 12, 83278 Traunstein. Good access by train via the nearby train station as well as by car via the A8 exit Traunstein Siegsdorf.

Literary Experience: Kriemhild Buhl on Hermann Buhl in Traunstein

Name: Kriemhild Buhl – Reading from My Father Hermann Buhl
Start: 2026-01-11 18:00:00
End: 2026-01-11 18:00:00
Location: NUTS - Die Kulturfabrik

Between Peak Storm and Family Courage: Kriemhild Buhl reads in Traunstein

An evening for clever minds and strong emotions: In the reading atmosphere of NUTS – the cultural factory, Kriemhild Buhl unfolds the story behind the myth. From her autobiographical novel My Father Hermann Buhl, she portrays the intimate portrait of a mountain climbing family, whose life path is shaped by alpinism, loss, and unwavering courage.

Language as a Rope: An Author Encounter with Depth

With precise linguistic skill and a calm voice, the author leads through narratives that fluctuate between eight-thousander drama and children's perspective. She illuminates literary quality beyond the hero myth: What does fame sound like in the kitchen corridor? How does a mother bear the weight of the legend? The reading transforms alpine history into a study of humanity – dense, authentic, close.

From Nanga Parbat to the Family Album

Hermann Buhl’s first ascents of Nanga Parbat and Broad Peak are considered milestones in alpine history. The daughter turns her gaze: She tells of home in the Berchtesgadener Land, of searching for identity, and the tenderness of a family in the shadow of the hero. Thus, a literary experience emerges that combines memory, research, and narrative economy.

Cultural Context and Literary Classification

The novel will be published by Plenk Verlag (2024) and intertwines biography, contemporary history, and reflection. It enters into dialogue with mountain literature and family biography, situates Buhl's achievements historically, and simultaneously recalls Eugenie 'Generl' Buhl – the quiet protagonist of coping. This shift in perspective is the aesthetic program of the evening.

Conclusion: An Evening That Remains

Those who understand literature as an encounter will experience meaning and sensuality here: voice, text, and the intimate atmosphere of NUTS combine into a quiet climax. Impressive passages, insightful background notes, and room for questions are expected – an evening that resonates long after.