When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to about 9:30 PM.

When does entry start?

Entry starts at 6:30 PM. The lecture starts promptly at 7:00 PM.

Where does the lecture take place?

The event location is the auditorium at the Institute of Pathology of Schwabing Hospital, Building 32, with entry via Isoldenstraße.

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket is available from 35.77 Euros according to the current offer. Additional fees may apply.

What can visitors expect?

The program includes a lecture about Alfred Riepertinger's professional life, readings from his books, a tour through the Siegfried Oberndorfer Teaching Collection and dissection room, and a subsequent drink.

Is there free seating?

Yes, the event is planned with free seating.

Alfred Riepertinger opens Munich's dissection room for an unusual evening

Name: Embalmer Alfred Riepertinger
Start: 2026-10-22T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Institut für Pathologie im Klinikum Schwabing, Haus 32

An evening between pathology, literature, and extraordinary life stories

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Alfred Riepertinger invites you to a special event experience at the Institute of Pathology at Schwabing Hospital. The long-time embalmer will speak about his professional life, read from his books, and offer the audience an unusual insight into the work behind the scenes of pathology.

An authentic insight into an extraordinary professional life

Alfred Riepertinger combines personal experiences with medical expertise and impressive anecdotes from more than four decades of work as an embalmer. The focus will be on his book My Life with the Dead as well as other passages from Mummies. The reading presents a complex topic in an understandable, factual, and yet human way.

Pathology as a special event location

The lecture will take place in the auditorium of the Institute of Pathology at Schwabing Hospital, Building 32. Afterwards, Alfred Riepertinger will guide through the Siegfried Oberndorfer Teaching Collection and the historical dissection room. This place has already served as a backdrop for various TV productions, including Eberhofer crime stories, Tatort, Aktenzeichen XY, and Der Alte.

Lecture, tour, and a shared drink

Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the lecture begins promptly at 7:00 PM. The lecture and tour last about two hours. Afterward, the evening concludes with a communal drink in the dissection room. Free seating ensures an uncomplicated flow in the event planning.

Audience atmosphere and event experience

Previous visitors have described Riepertinger's events as exciting, varied, and interesting. Especially the collection and the extraordinary atmosphere of the place shape the event experience. The event is aimed at culture enthusiasts, literature lovers, as well as anyone interested in medical, criminal, and contemporary history.

Conclusion: An evening that lingers

This reading offers more than a classic lecture: it combines biographical storytelling, medical insights, literature, and a tour through historical spaces. Those wishing to experience Alfred Riepertinger live and discover an unusual venue in Munich will enjoy an impressive evening with factual depth and a special ambiance.