At Translation House Looren in Wernetshausen, literary translators from all over the world find a place to stay and work. We offer support through grants and workshops, and regularly organize events for the public. 

News

The next Bachtel-Lesung will take place on May 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

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05 May – 01 Jun 2026

Looren à Lavigny 2026

Rooms available

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Programme

05 May –
01 Jun
2026

Looren à Lavigny 2026

Château de Lavigny, Suisse – candidature fermée

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07 May –
08 May
2026

Literarisches Übersetzen

Universität Zürich und Übersetzerhaus Looren – Bewerbungsfrist ist abgelaufen

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12 May –
27 May
2026

Literature Ireland's translation grant programme

Application deadline: 27 May 2026

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Blog

24. April 2026

Die Covernennung als Gütesiegel

Der Unionsverlag publiziert seit 50 Jahren Literatur aus der ganzen Welt auf Deutsch. Welche Beziehung pflegt der Unionsverlag mit seinen Übersetzerinnen und Übersetzern, wie positioniert (…)

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3. November 2025

Si può vivere di traduzione?

Un articolo di Camille Luscher

Quando ho iniziato a tradurre letteratura, quindici anni fa, mi dissero: «Vedrai, è pagato un filino meglio che scrivere libri (…)

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25. August 2025

“Everything is translation, so I’m translating my experiences into the books.”

Marta Gosovska is a Ukrainian writer, translator, editor and teacher. As part of our campaign “Name the translator!”, she talked to us about her work (…)

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