Story café in Weiden: Flight and Displacement at the Maria-Seltmann-Haus
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A story café about memory, loss, and new beginnings in Weiden
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Maria-Seltmann-Haus in Weiden invites you to a special story café. Under the title Flight and Displacement - from Upper Silesia to the Upper Palatinate, a moving chapter of post-war history is brought to the forefront. Speaker Leo Dietrich opens the view on personal memories, historical contexts, and the question of how new paths of life could emerge from enforced homelessness. The offer is free of charge and takes place from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the hall on the 2nd floor. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/erzaehlcafe-flucht-und-vertreibung-von-oberschlesien-in-die-oberpfalz))
Stories that live on in families
Stories of flight from the years 1944 and 1945 still shape many families today. The story café focuses not only on the historical dimension of displacement but also on the culture of remembrance that lives on in street names, narratives, and personal documents. It is precisely this connection between contemporary history and biographical experience that makes the event experience at the Maria-Seltmann-Haus so intense. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/erzaehlcafe-flucht-und-vertreibung-von-oberschlesien-in-die-oberpfalz))
A place for exchange and reflection
The Maria-Seltmann-Haus is established as an active senior meeting point in the city of Weiden and has been a permanent venue for courses, discussions, and events since 1996. With its central location on Herrmannstraße, bus connections, and parking options nearby, it offers a well-accessible framework for cultural and social formats. Thus, the house is ideally suited for a story café that focuses on personal encounters and a calm atmosphere. ([maria-seltmann-haus.de](https://www.maria-seltmann-haus.de/ueber-uns/maria-seltmann-haus?utm_source=openai))
Historical view with current relevance
The topic goes far beyond a mere retrospective. The lecture poses the question of how societies deal with flight, loss, and new beginnings - then as now. This bridge-building gives the event a special depth and makes it interesting for all who are interested in history, culture of remembrance and social dialogue in the Upper Palatinate. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/erzaehlcafe-flucht-und-vertreibung-von-oberschlesien-in-die-oberpfalz))
Practical information for visitors
The event takes place in the hall on the 2nd floor of the Maria-Seltmann-Haus. According to location details, there are two parking spaces for course leaders in the courtyard as well as a disabled parking space; additionally, public parking options and the Allee underground garage are nearby. The bus stops Maria-Seltmann-Haus and Josefskirche provide good connections with public transport. ([maria-seltmann-haus.de](https://www.maria-seltmann-haus.de/service/standort))
Conclusion: The story café promises a calm, reflective, and highly relevant afternoon in Weiden. Anyone interested in personal eyewitness perspectives, the history of displacement, and lively exchanges should not miss this event at the Maria-Seltmann-Haus. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/erzaehlcafe-flucht-und-vertreibung-von-oberschlesien-in-die-oberpfalz))
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