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The Fondation Rilke invites you to take an active part in our cultural, educational and artistic activities. Find out how you can get involved, support us and collaborate with us.

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The Rilke Festival and other events

The Fondation Rilke organizes literary events, lectures, concerts and conferences. In 2026, it offers a rich program, including a special edition of the Rilke Festival to commemorate the centenary of the poet's death.

All events
New edition of Rilke's works / Historisch-kritische Ausgabe der Werke Rilkes
04.12.2025
18:00

New edition of Rilke's works / Historisch-kritische Ausgabe der Werke Rilkes

Rilke, 150ᵉ birthday: reading and music
05.12.2025
18:00

Rilke, 150ᵉ birthday: reading and music

Rilke in Switzerland
28.01.2026
18:00

Rilke in Switzerland

Rilke Paul Valéry and Henri Valette

School activities

Target audience
Primary, secondary and high school classes
Duration
1h to 2h depending on program
Reservation
Minimum 2 weeks in advance
Rate
CHF 50 per class (fixed price)
Contact
info@fondationrilke.ch
Book an activity

Cooperations

The Foundation works with cultural institutions, universities and schools to develop projects based on Rilke's work. These partnerships can take the form of co-organized exhibitions, publications or educational programs.

Do you represent an institution and would like to collaborate with us? Contact us to share your idea.

Contact us
Rainer Maria Rilke stands by the wall of the building.
Rilke Paul Valéry and Henri Valette

Support the Foundation

If you would like to support the Fondation Rilke and its activities, please contact the Foundation Director for further information.

Fondation Rilke
Banque Raiffeisen Sierre & Région
CH-3960 Sierre
IBAN: CH83 8080 8009 1163 9374 5
CB number: 80808
SWIFT-BIC: RAIFCH22XXX

Make a donation

Since its inception, the Foundation's work has relied heavily on generous donations. Would you like to make a contribution of CHF 10, CHF 20 or CHF 100 supporting the Foundation's program or the preservation of its collections? In return, you will receive a special invitation to the opening of the next temporary exhibition.

Friends of the Foundation

To develop its activities, the Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation needs external support. It has found them, among others, in the Association of Friends of the Fondation Rilke , formed on March 25, 2004.

Join the Circle of Friends of the Foundation and enjoy exclusive benefits:

  • Free admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Invitation to vernissages and to the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Fondation Rilke
  • Special guided tours
  • Discounts on Foundation publications

Single membership: CHF 50
Double membership: CHF 80

Become a member
Rilke Paul Valéry and Henri Valette

SPOnsors

The Foundation thanks its institutional and private partners for their support. Their commitment enables us to preserve our cultural heritage and make it accessible to a wide range of target groups.

Discover our main partners and join us in developing ambitious projects together.

Become a sponsor

Press

An area dedicated to journalists with :

  • Press releases
  • Downloadable files and visuals
  • Practical information about the Foundation
Contact us
Rainer Maria Rilke stands by the wall of the building.
"HiERSEIN IST HERRLICH."
Rainer Maria Rilke
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