At the table
Christmas told in words
Reading with Herwig Ofner
20 December 2025
When actor Herwig Ofner reads, images arise in the mind and warmth in the heart. During the festive Advent season, he brings to life texts about Christmas – selected by Petra Hartlieb, author, podcaster, and bookseller, well known far beyond Vienna.
The reading unites literature and atmosphere. Between candlelight and winter calm, stories of memory, longing, and quiet joy unfold. Words become companions that deepen Advent and make the season’s essence tangible.
An evening for everyone who loves language and wishes to experience Christmas not only as celebration, but also as storytelling.
