Literary Watermarks in Braunschweig: Reading with music in the Botanical Garden

A literary evening by the water that connects language and sound

The reading “Literary Watermarks” brings literature enthusiasts to the Botanical Garden of TU Braunschweig on September 1, 2026. The AG Literature of the Braunschweig Landscape combines short stories, poems, and haikus from the anthology of the same name with music, creating a literary experience at the intersection of nature, linguistic art, and reading atmosphere. ([braunschweigischelandschaft.de](https://www.braunschweigischelandschaft.de/aktivitaet/lesung-literarische-wasserzeichen-2))

Water as a motif, landscape as a resonating space

Central to the evening is the element of water in all its literary forms: raindrops, icebergs, rivers, ponds, and their wildlife. The Oker also appears as a recurring motif, becoming the setting for raft spirits in individual texts. This blend of regional reference and poetic complexity gives the evening cultural depth and a palpable connection to the Braunschweig literary scene. ([braunschweigischelandschaft.de](https://www.braunschweigischelandschaft.de/aktivitaet/lesung-literarische-wasserzeichen-2))

Voices from the reading ensemble

Readers include Susanne Thiele, Eva Ehmke, Jürgen Osterloh, Laura Kier, Jutta Petzold, Kea Martina Schwarzfeld, Helga Weiss, Bianca Höltje, and Helga Thiele-Messow. The musical accompaniment is provided by Jürgen Osterloh. This creates a multifaceted program that combines prose, poetry, and music into a rich evening format. ([braunschweigischelandschaft.de](https://www.braunschweigischelandschaft.de/aktivitaet/lesung-literarische-wasserzeichen-2))

Place with atmosphere: Botanical Garden and Lecture Hall

The event venue is located directly on the Oker and offers a calm, nature-inspired atmosphere with the Botanical Garden of TU Braunschweig. The reading takes place in the lecture hall of the Institute for Plant Biology, Humboldtstraße 1, 38106 Braunschweig. The location is well connected to public transport; at the same time, TU points out a tense parking situation. ([braunschweigischelandschaft.de](https://www.braunschweigischelandschaft.de/aktivitaet/lesung-literarische-wasserzeichen-2))

Conclusion: An evening for people who want to hear and experience literature

“Literary Watermarks” promises an author encounter in an expanded sense: not as a reading of individual stars, but as a collective literary event with a regional touch, musical enhancement, and poetic precision. Anyone wishing to experience water transformed into language should attend this evening live. Admission is free. ([braunschweigischelandschaft.de](https://www.braunschweigischelandschaft.de/aktivitaet/lesung-literarische-wasserzeichen-2))

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Sources:

• Braunschweigische Landschaft – Reading Literary Watermarks
• Braunschweigische Landschaft – Anthology Literary Watermarks
• TU Braunschweig – Contact & Access Botanical Garden
• Braunschweigische Landschaft – Homepage