When does the discussion evening begin?

The event begins on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Protestant Reconciliation Church on the grounds of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial.

Does entry cost anything?

Entry is free; no tickets are required.

How do I get to the Reconciliation Church in the evening?

Access is only through Kloster Karmel, Alte Römerstraße 91. The gate opens 30 minutes before the start. Guests of the Reconciliation Church can use the monastery parking lot.

Is there a public transport connection?

Yes, the MVV bus stop Kloster Karmel is nearby. After the event, bus connections to Dachau station are available.

Is the event venue accessible?

Support for people with mobility impairments is possible. Please register in advance with the office of the Reconciliation Church at the provided telephone number.

Will there be a book signing or Q&A?

Information will follow; the evening is announced as a discussion and discourse event.

Literary Remembrance: Erkenbrecher and Eideloth speak in Dachau

Name: Evening discussion with Karin Eideloth and Dr. Andrea Erkenbrecher
Start: 2026-11-25T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-25T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Evangelische Versöhnungskirche in der KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau

Understanding Oradour, Living Responsibility: A Discussion that Resonates

An evening of quiet tones and big questions: In the Protestant Reconciliation Church on the grounds of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, contemporary history, culture of remembrance, and personal responsibility come together. Historian Dr. Andrea Erkenbrecher and Karin Eideloth discuss family narratives, feelings of guilt without guilt, and the power of encounter in Oradour-sur-Glane.

Reading Atmosphere in the Name of Remembrance

The intimate architecture of the Reconciliation Church promotes focused listening. Voices that are not sensational but carefully guided create a literary experience beyond mere facts. Language and voice open a space where reflection becomes possible.

Expertise meets Experience: Research and Author Encounter

Dr. Andrea Erkenbrecher is considered an expert on the Oradour massacre and its aftermath. Her research highlights narratives, legal reparation, and politics of remembrance; analytical sharpness intersects with linguistic craftsmanship. Alongside her is Karin Eideloth, who, as the granddaughter of a perpetrator, dares to look inward. This dual perspective – scientifically grounded and existentially experiential – gives the evening a special literary quality.

Narratives that Carry: What Remains from What is Said?

The discussion carefully approaches the nerve centers of memory: How does one tell violence? Which genre does one choose for the unspeakable? In the alternation of narrative passages, historical context, and conversation, a dense dramaturgy is created that makes the listeners active participants in thought.

Concrete Places, Concrete Questions

From the ruins of Oradour to the church space in Dachau: Places structure memory. The evening illuminates how encounters with survivors, the presence of political representatives, and civil society gestures can lead to a responsible present – beyond simple reconciliation formulas.

Conclusion: A concentrated, moving evening of discussion that combines literary sensitivity with historical depth. Those who want to experience the fragile balance of knowledge, ethics, and storytelling should experience this author encounter live.