Hilla’s Reading Shed

The well-known writer from Monheim, Ulla Hahn, grew up with her brother in a typical local brick house with green shutters on Neustrasse, where she discovered her love of language and writing as a child. These days, her former childhood home is home to a municipal literature house for children, young people and adults. In an old shed behind the house, little “Hilla” found a retreat from the hustle and bustle of family and farm life, where she could write and discover her own imagination. Today, a replica of Hilla’s reading shed is ready to be discovered in the garden next to the Ulla Hahn House. For anyone interested in literature, a visit to this gem is a must!

The reconstructed wooden shed in the garden, where the young “Hilla” used to read and write as a child, lets you dive into the small private world of the author. The mini-museum has interactive elements to show visitors the simple circumstances under which the author escaped into her world of ideas. While leafing through the photo album on the desk, you can hear the author’s voice telling you about episodes from her childhood.

Would you like to read Ulla Hahn’s works for yourself? She describes her childhood experiences in Monheim am Rhein in her novels “Das verborgene Wort” and “Aufbruch”.

Tip: Ulla Hahn themed guided tours can be booked via the tourist information in Monheim Mitte.