When does the event start and how is entry organized?

Start is at 8:00 PM; the Kulturforum opens one hour earlier, hall entry is usually 30 minutes before the start.

How long does the multi-vision lecture last?

The lecture lasts about 120 minutes including a short break, subject to current daily procedures.

Is there a book signing or Q&A afterwards?

A signing session or Q&A has not been confirmed; information may follow from the organizer.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets are available online from the Kulturforum as well as at the Traunstein Tourist Information and the Traunsteiner Tagblatt; available price categories will be shown in the ticket shop.

What is the access and parking situation on site?

Recommended parking options are underground garage Rathaus, underground garage Bahnhof, and Karl-Theodor-Platz; the Traunstein train station is about 400 meters away.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

The Kulturforum has an elevator, accessible restroom, and reservable wheelchair spots; please register early with the Kulturforum.

Time to Breathe in Traunstein: Alexander Huber ignites mountain desire, images, thoughts, inspiration

Name: Alexander Huber – Time to Breathe
Start: 2025-12-03 20:00:00
End: 2025-12-03 20:00:00
Location: Kulturforum Klosterkirche Traunstein, Ludwigstraße 10-12, 83278 Traunstein

An evening full of mountain stories: Alexander Huber presents Time to Breathe

In the venerable monastery church, alpinism becomes literature of experience: Alexander Huber, one of the defining climbers of his generation, transforms his expeditions into a sensually-intellectual reading experience. Vivid projections, precise language, and a voice that embodies both calm and tension open a space for contemplation and curiosity.

Art of Language at Height: Narratives between Rock and Philosophy

The reading atmosphere thrives on the interplay of narrative passages, cinematic sequences, and silent moments. Huber leads through the narratives of modern mountain literature: extreme free climbs in the Alps, Sardinia, and the Karakoram become chapters on courage, measure, and the art of letting go. His precise choice of words, clear style, and the literary quality of the images create an authentic literary experience.

Context within the literary scene: From expedition report to life poetics

As the author of The Mountain in Me, Huber connects genre boundaries: reportage, autobiography, essay. He reflects on the tradition of alpine literature from Reinhard Karl to the present and sharpens the view of the art of language, metaphors, and the ethics of being on the way. Thus, a cultural-historical discourse emerges on risk, responsibility, and the storytelling of boundary walking.

Sensory Impressions: Voice, Silence, Image

In the space, the rhythm and timbre of the voice unfold, the quiet turning of pages, breath pauses like the strikes of silence. The projections act like luminous marginal notes to the narrative: granite, ice, wind. One can almost hear the fine rubbing of rope fibers, feel the concentration of a hall that is collectively watching and thinking.

Authority and Source Material

Huber's work and actions are well documented: international first ascents, pioneering achievements at El Capitan, the Huber brothers as a cultural phenomenon. Official biography and publisher pages, organizer information, and event overviews substantiate the content, format, and duration of the multi-vision lecture. Facts remain verifiable, and the evening is reliably curated.

Conclusion

A concentrated, inspiring evening experience is expected: a literary look at the mountains as a mirror of one’s own limits. Those who love language and think in images will experience style, attitude, and endurance as an aesthetic unity. Recommendation: secure tickets early and experience the rare author encounter live at the Kulturforum.