National Library of Scotland
A photo of Suse Weisse holding her hands out.
Image credit: Dietmar Lenz

German Storyteller Suse Weisse takes us on a journey through the intersections of folklore and the natural world. During seasonal festivals, this mystical and natural come close, and as the northern winter begins, Weisse's stories explore how trees, plants, and herbs can bring both light, and dark.

With German storyteller Suse Weisse and in association with Goethe-Institut.

Recommended for adults and older children, aged 12 and older.

This event is part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

About the storyteller

Since 2000, Suse Weisse has been a freelance storyteller for adults and children. Her love of the German language is always at the core of her creative work.

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