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Uta Krüger brings the abbey ruins to life with a new book!
Uta Krüger presents her book “SIE – the Stiftsruine” in Bad Hersfeld, an entertaining work about history and stories.
Uta Krüger brings the abbey ruins to life with a new book!
On June 5, 2025, the new book “SIE – die Stiftsruine” by Uta Krüger celebrated its publication. The fascinating title, published by the Friends of the Abbey Ruins, offers an entertaining account of the impressive church ruins in Bad Hersfeld. Supported by Helgo Hahn, chairman of the publishing company, deputy chairman Markus Pfromm, as well as illustrator Annalena Lieb and festival director Joern Hinkel, the book launch took place in the monastery ruins themselves, one of the most important cultural locations in the region. Osthessen-News reports that The book offers an exciting mix of historical facts and imaginative stories that invites all generations to discover the ruins.
The work, which was published by Ott, contains numerous illustrations in the form of hand-painted watercolors by Annalena Lieb and, on 52 pages, offers interesting insights into the history of the monastery ruins, told from the perspective of a “talking stone”. This creative approach ensures that both children and adults are addressed. The first edition consists of 2,000 copies and is offered at a price of 20 euros. The ISBN is 978-3-9820068-6-4. HNA adds that the book is available in local stores and establishments.
A touch of history
In addition to the history of the monastery ruins, the book also contains historical information from local historian Dr. Stefan Everything treated. This combination of narrative and history gives the work a special value. Uta Krüger, who is also known as an actress, will not only present the book, but has also recorded the audio book version, together with Joern Hinkel. The reader is transported visually and acoustically into the world of the monastery ruins through their lively performance.
The monastery ruins themselves are one of the largest church ruins in the world and not only function as a cultural heritage site, but also as a venue for the renowned Bad Hersfeld Festival. It is a place where history and present merge, which makes Uta Krüger's book all the more relevant. It encourages readers to delve deeply into this unique landmark and discover the stories it holds.
In summary, “SIE – the Abbey Ruins” offers both entertaining and informative reading about an important piece of our cultural history. The release was a success and will certainly encourage many people to visit the abbey ruins in Bad Hersfeld themselves and explore what this building has to offer.