Brecht's House is the name given to a house on Svendborg Sund, where author Bertolt Brecht, as a refugee from Nazi Germany, lived from 1933 to 1939. Whilst in exile in Denmark, Brecht wrote some of his most famous stage plays such as "Mrs. Carrar's rifles", "Mother Courage and her children" and "Galileo's life". During this time, Brecht also wrote his collection of poems entitled "Svendborg's Poems".

In the 1990's Svendborg Kommune began restoring Brecht's House. Today it is an exciting residence and an inspiring workplace for artists and researchers from around the world. The thatched, half timbered house is offered to people who need, for a period, a peaceful and quiet place for their artistic or scientific work.

Brecht's House is located on Skovsbo Strand which is 3 km. west of Svendborg's town center and harbour and the house is also quite close to the coast.

Brecht's House is managed by a Society, whose purpose is, among others, to place the house at the disposal of people, so the house can serve as a starting point towards cultural creativity, for example scientific work, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts.

It is the society's intention that the projects created by artists living in the house, shall inspire and have a positive influence on the local area.

The creative work at Brecht's House contributes to strenghening the cultural dimension of Svendborg Kommune's international relations and "Twin Town / Sister City" work. Brechts's House and its activities assists in highlighting Svendborg and its tradition of receiving and welcoming foreigners.

Terms of residence:

The Brecht House is usually available for guests with a specific task - if possible together with local or regional scientific or cultural institutions.

The house is available for minimum 1 month.

The rent is currently 2100 DDK per week (incl. gas, electricity and water). An additional 600 DKK are to be paid to cover the costs of the final inspection  / other expenses.

The house is fully furnished and equipped for max. 4 persons - all for the guest and family/friends.

Fully equipped kitchen, linen, 2 bicycles, washing machine and wireless internet access.

The board of Brechts hus:

Formand: Søren Hvarregaard
Næstformand: Ole Visti Petersen
Menige medlemmer: Kirsten Skou Nicolaisen, Mette Brusgaard, Jakob Bjerregaard Engmann, Lars Hansen, Helle Wisbech
Sekretær: Berit Sandholdt Jacobsen (BSJ)

Booking:
Kirsten Skou (sekretær)
E-mail: brechtshus@gmail com