Europäisches Übersetzer-Kollegium

The Europäisches Übersetzer-Kollegium consists of six small houses arranged around a central library with natural lighting near the Dutch border.

Established in 1978 by Elmar Tophoven and Klaus Birkenhauer, this institution became the first literary translators' college worldwide, setting new standards for translation work.

Each year, more than 750 translators from 55 countries work on literary projects while exchanging knowledge and experiences in this dedicated environment.

The facility provides 16 apartments with private bathrooms, two communal kitchens, and access to 125,000 volumes including 35,000 dictionaries and reference materials.

Translators can access the extensive library around the clock, working in an environment designed specifically for literary translation without external distractions.

Location: Straelen

Inception: 1978

GPS coordinates: 51.44427,6.26591

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35