READING RETREAT at BIKINI BERLIN
14.11. - 15.11.2025
For two days, BIKINI BERLIN will become an autumnal living room for books: with readings, a reading lounge, quiet reading times, cozy corners, a writing workshop, and a carefully curated family program. An urban retreat for arriving, reading, listening, and switching off.[BREAK]
Opening Hours
Friday: 3:00 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–8:30 PM
What Awaits You
• Reading stage with a living room atmosphere
• Reading lounge and audiobook corners
• Writing workshop "Schreibhain"
• Family area by the monkey window with a fairy tale storyteller, crafting, face painting, and play stations
• Cozy spots and autumnal photo motifs throughout the house
Friday Timetable
Ground Floor
5:00 PM – Opening & Reading with Melanie Raabe: "The Year of Miracles" (followed by: Meet & Greet) – Reading Stage
1st Floor
from 3:00 PM – Browsing and Relaxing – Reading Lounge
Saturday Timetable
Ground Floor
11:00 AM–5:00 PM – Family program with face painting, crafting, and more // Monkey Window
1:30–2:00 PM – Fairy Tale Hour // Reading Stage
2:30–3:00 PM – Fairy Tale Hour // Reading Stage
from 3 PM (while stocks last) – Book Blind Date // Bookbot Stand
4:00 PM – Reading with Doris R. Thomas: "Heartbeats in the Ice Cream Café by the Sea" (followed by: Meet & Greet) // Reading Stage
6:00 PM – Reading with Josi Wismar: "Fractured Fates" (followed by: Meet & Greet) // Reading Stage
1st Floor
10:00 AM–8:00 PM – Browsing and Relaxing // Reading Lounge
11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Writing Workshop "Urban Fairy Tales" // Workshop Area – Registration Required!
2:00–3:30 PM – Writing Workshop "Autumn Romance" // Workshop Area – Registration Required!
Notes
• The Reading Lounge is open both days.
• Areas on the ground floor and on the 1st floor.
• Changes to the program are reserved.
Save the Date – and experience a weekend full of stories at BIKINI BERLIN.
