Lesung mit Clemens Berger

05.02.2026

21:00 O'CLOCK

"House of Liquid Gold"

Clemens Berger's fast-paced satire takes us into the crazy and yet all too real beautiful new world, where everything becomes a commodity and a single mother can become a social media icon.

Babies need milk – mother’s milk or formula. This is where Clarissa comes in with the "House of Liquid Gold": Women like Maya, who has so far lived off odd jobs as a single mother, pump their excess milk in a safe environment and receive a share of the sales. This goes well until the largest milk powder manufacturer can no longer deliver and purchased breast milk becomes vital. When Maya aligns herself with the desperate women with their hungry babies, she becomes a social media icon: She is celebrated and bombarded with shitstorms, she receives millions of offers and death threats. However, Berger's novel is more than a bizarre portrayal of our society: He tells a touching story of solidarity, the struggle for survival, and maternal love.

Clemens Berger born in 1979 in Southern Burgenland, studied philosophy in Vienna, where he lives as a freelance author. He has received numerous awards and scholarships for his work. He was co-editor of the European online magazine “Versopolis” and taught at the Mozarteum University Salzburg and Bowling Green State University. Berger has published novels, plays, essays, and collections of stories, most recently including the novels “The Caress Institute” (2010), “A Promise of the Present” (2013), and “In the Year of the Panda” (2016). Most recently published by Residenz Verlag: “The President” (2020), “The House of Liquid Gold" (2024).

Where: Library, Hotel Sonnenburg

Registration is possible at events@sonnenburg.at or at the Sonnenburg reception.

Participation in the reading is free for Sonnenburg hotel and restaurant guests. If you are only coming for the reading, an entry fee of €5.00 per person will be charged. You can pay the amount directly at the Sonnenburg reception before the event.

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Sonnenburg is situated in one of the most famous ski resorts of the world, on the sun terrace of the Arlberg mountains, next to the slopes in the traffic-free village Oberlech. In summer it is possible to park your car in front of the hotel. The cable car Lech-Oberlech connects us with the center of Lech. In winter it operates between 07.00 am and 01.00 in the night and in summer from 08.30 am until 06.00 pm.

You have a choice of two categories: the 4-star superior standard that you are already accustomed to in the Sonnenburg's Landhaus, or the added comfort of the Sonnenburg's 5-star Stammhaus. The Landhaus is connected with the Stammhaus by a 90 meter long mirrored hallway, so that you can enjoy the amenities of both buildings easily.

In 1967, the Sonnenburg became the first hotel in Oberlech to be equipped with a pool. And a dip in our large new pool will be even more relaxing, especially with spectacular views of the mountains. The ladies and family spa areas are also being upgraded.
What's more, comfortable sitting areas are being created for our guests in the hotel lobby, the reception is being moved, and a room with wonderful panoramic views will be available for a wide range of different events, including seminars, dinners or small meetings.

Not only the playroom, but also our kindergarten “kid’s world” is very requested and popular.
The first attempts on skies can be made directly in front of the hotel. Ski school Oberlech is located just a snowball’s throw away from the Sonnenburg. After a day full of exercise you will find time and calmness to enjoy our spa area with pool and several sauna possibilities with separate family sauna. Our different restaurants offer various culinary delights.
We also offer professional services and amenities for congress guests to climb mountains of knowledge.
Experience wonderful moments with your family. With people, who are delighted about your stay. At a place, that is revisited by generations.
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Yoga at the Sonnenburg

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Hatha is relaxed, slower-paced style of yoga appropriate for all levels of practitioners, including novices. In addition, each asana in Hatha Yoga is often maintained for a more extended period, (3-5 breaths)allowing for a more in-depth examination of the posture and improved flexibility.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, from 7.45 to 8.45 a.m.
Registration: To participate in the desired yoga session, please register by emailing hotel@sonnenburg.at by 5:00 p.m. the day before.
Cost: 15,00 € per session for external participants. The amount can be paid directly at the Sonnenburg reception before the session.
Where: Hotel Sonnenburg

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Yin Yoga with Angela

Yin yoga is very meditative in nature and taught in a calm and gentle way. Contrary to active and dynamic asana practices, yin is static, relaxing and hold each position for 3-5 minutes.

When: Wednesday to Saturday, from 6.15 to 7.15 p.m.

Registration: To participate in the desired yoga session, please register by emailing hotel@sonnenburg.at by 5.00 p.m. the day before.

Cost: 15,00 € per session for external participants. The amount can be paid directly at the Sonnenburg reception before the session.

Where: Hotel Sonnenburg