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Tolkien Conference Switzerland 2027 Maps & Landscapes of Middle-earth

Name: Tolkien Conference Switzerland 2027 Maps & Landscapes of Middle-earth
Start: 2027-03-13T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-13T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Walter-von-Moos-Promenade 1, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland

Walter-von-Moos-Promenade 1, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Sat, March 13, 2027 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm)

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Description

The 3rd Tolkien Conference Switzerland 2027 is dedicated to the theme "Maps & Landscapes in Tolkien's Middle-earth." The focus is on the significance of maps, landscapes, geography, and real locations in the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. A special emphasis is placed on Tolkien's journey through Switzerland in the summer of 1911, which is often associated in research with landscapes such as Rivendell, the Misty Mountains, and other places in Middle-earth. The conference brings together international researchers, lecturers, authors, and interested readers. It is organized in the academic environment of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, in collaboration with partners from Switzerland and abroad, including the University of Lausanne and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The program includes scientific lectures, discussions, new research approaches, and opportunities for exchange. The conference is aimed at both an academic audience and Tolkien enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into Middle-earth, literature, cartography, and landscapes. The conference language is English. Optionally, in the evening from 7:15 PM, a public accompanying event will take place at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne to mark the opening of the Lucerne Tolkien Portal. Separate registration is required for this evening event.

Highlights

International scientific conference on Tolkien's Middle-earth
Focus on maps and landscapes
Public accompanying event at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

General Information

The Tolkien Conference Switzerland 2027 in Lucerne addresses the topics of maps and landscapes in Tolkien's work. It brings together international researchers and interested parties and offers lectures and discussions. The conference language is English, and a separate evening event takes place at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne.