Crime reading Feuerkogel: Bernhard Aichner

When:
18.10.2025
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Where:
Feuerkogel, Ebensee
Crime reading on the mountain

On October 18, 2025, the Feuerkogel will transform into a stage for high suspense: bestselling author Bernhard Aichner will read from his latest thriller JOHN in the Christophorus Chapel.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Salzkammergut region, literary tension meets breathtaking mountain scenery. The chapel provides an atmospheric setting for Aichner’s gripping storytelling, which has already gained international acclaim through works like the Totenfrau trilogy.

Crime reading on the mountain:

  • Date: October 18, 2025

  • Duration: 1 to 2 hours

  • Location: Christophorus Chapel

  • Bestselling Author: Bernhard Aichner

Crime reading on the mountain includes:

  • Ascent & Descent: Feuerkogel Cable Car
    Crime Reading with Bernhard Aichner in the Christophorus Chapel

After the reading, the sunny high plateau of the Feuerkogel invites you to explore further – whether on a hike to the Europakreuz or simply by soaking in the autumn mountain scenery.

A memorable day where literature and nature form a perfect symbiosis.

Booking & Tickets

Crime Reading in the Mountains

Booking & Tickets: Tickets for the crime reading in the mountains will be available for online booking starting in early June.

Thriller "JOHN"

BERNHARD AICHNER PRESENTS
THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF HIS REVENGE SERIES

Bernhard Aichner is not only a leading figure in Austrian book exports, but also a guaranteed name on bestseller lists. His thrillers regularly top the book charts. His success speaks in superlatives: over one million books sold, sold-out readings, international editions in 16 countries, and Totenfrau streaming worldwide on Netflix in two seasons.

With over a million copies sold, Aichner ranks among the most successful German-language crime authors. He has received numerous awards and scholarships, including the Crime Cologne Award, the Friedrich Glauser Prize, and most recently the Fine Crime Award 2023. The Times describes his work as “original, powerful, and gripping.”

Creepy and funny – murderous and entertaining
These aren’t contradictions when Bernhard Aichner takes the stage. On the contrary, his program proves just how brilliantly suspense, humor, and music can be combined. Aichner delivers chills while also giving your laugh muscles a workout. An unforgettable thriller evening is guaranteed.

Following the success of YOKO, the story continues with JOHN (Release date: June 17, 2025)

www.bernhard-aichner.at

Christophorus Chapel

The Christophorus Chapel is located just above the mountain station of the Feuerkogel cable car in Ebensee and can be reached on foot in just a few minutes. It offers a unique place for reflection and events such as readings.

Tip: Behind the chapel, there is a scenic viewing point with a stunning panoramic outlook.

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