Franz-Tumler-Literaturpreis

Franz-Tumler-Literaturpreis 2025: The anniversary edition

The tenth edition of the Franz-Tumler-Literaturpreis was held on September 18-19, 2025, in Lasa (Laas), in the Vinschgau Valley, province of Bolzano. With the opening at the municipal library and public readings at the Josefshaus, five authors presented their debut novels before an international jury and a large audience.

In competition: Amira Ben Saoud (Schweben), Christina König (Alles, was du wolltest), Annegret Liepold (Unter Grund), Ricarda Messner (Wo der Name wohnt), and Jan Snela (Ja, Schnecke, ja).

The main prize, worth 8,000 euros, was awarded to Christina König for the novel Alles, was du wolltest (Otto Müller Verlag), with the ceremony held at St. Mark's Church (Markuskirche). The audience award went to Annegret Liepold for Unter Grund. As is tradition, the marble village accompanied the event by displaying quotes from the novels in shop windows.

2025 Program

• Thursday, September 18 — Lasa Municipal Library: Evening opening of the tenth edition of the prize
• Friday, September 19 — Josefshaus: Public readings and jury discussions with the five finalists
• Friday, September 19, evening — St. Mark's Church (Markuskirche): Award ceremony

• Winner: Christina König, "Alles, was du wolltest" (Otto Müller Verlag), 8,000 euro prize
• Audience Award: Annegret Liepold, "Unter Grund"
• Five debut novels in competition, international jury
• Anniversary edition (tenth edition)