When does the reading begin?

The first scheduled start is on 12.06.2026 at 20:00. More evenings will follow on the stated summer dates.

How long does the event last?

The reading is scheduled for 90 minutes and ends at 21:30.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the OkerTour landing stage at John F. Kennedy Square / Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 26a in 38102 Braunschweig.

How much does a ticket cost?

The ticket price is 27.00 euros.

Is the venue accessible?

Access to the landing stage and restroom is via stairs and is not wheelchair accessible; however, access is possible with assistance.

Are there parking options?

Yes, OkerTour lists public parking options in the vicinity as well as the parking garage at the town hall Braunschweig.

Twilight, Crime, and Poetry: Braunschweig's Oker Becomes a Stage for Language

Name: Murder Stories and More on the Oker
Start: 2026-06-12T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Anleger OkerTour

Cry Reading on the Water: When Braunschweig Tells Tales in Twilight

With Murder Stories and More on the Oker, literature lovers can expect an extraordinary reading atmosphere on the historic Oker. The event combines narrative art, urban space, and water travel into a literary experience that merges tension, satire, and fantastical elements. The meeting point is at the OkerTour landing stage at John F. Kennedy Square; the tours take place on several summer dates in 2026 and last 90 minutes each. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101272859/mordsgeschichten-und-mehr-auf-der-oker/))

Literary Trip with Goosebumps and Wit

The production emphasizes the special power of reading aloud: In the dim light of the bridge, near the water and in the middle of the city, an intimate encounter with the author unfolds in motion. The audience experiences classic murder stories, humorous escalations, and fantastical passages in a form that elegantly intertwines reading and city experience. According to the event announcement, among others, Thomas Ostwald, Armin Rütters, Helga Thiele-Messow, and Lutz Tantow will participate; Julia Jorges also opens the view into the uncanny and fantastical. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101272859/mordsgeschichten-und-mehr-auf-der-oker/))

The Venue: OkerTour as a Stage for Literature

The OkerTour landing stage is located at John F. Kennedy Square or at Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 26a in 38102 Braunschweig, directly at the bridge. OkerTour describes the access as not wheelchair accessible; the landing stage and the restroom are reachable via stairs but usable with assistance. Public parking options can be found according to the FAQ, including on Kurt-Schumacher-Str., Campestraße, Adolfstraße, and Böcklerstraße; additionally, the parking garage at the town hall is about a ten-minute walk away. ([okertour.de](https://www.okertour.de/glossar/anleger?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect

The reading trips last from 20:00 to 21:30; on later dates in late summer, the program begins earlier in the evening. The price is 27.00 euros per ticket. The event connects cultural discovery, literary quality, and the special atmosphere of a trip on the Oker - a format for everyone who wants to experience crime, satire, and urban history in one evening. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101272859/mordsgeschichten-und-mehr-auf-der-oker/))

Conclusion: For those who want to not only read literature but experience it atmospherically, this evening offers a unique blend of tension and vivid storytelling. The ride on the Oker promises closeness to language, the city, and the audience - an event that should be experienced live. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101272859/mordsgeschichten-und-mehr-auf-der-oker/))