Translation House Looren

The Translation House Looren in Wernetshausen (Hinwil Township, Canton Zürich, Switzerland) will open its doors on September 3, 2005.

The first Swiss Translation House offers you as a translator the opportunity to carry out your translating activity in a quiet country setting. Eight single and two double rooms are available as well as a large common room, a shared kitchen, Internet connections, copiers, etc., and a reference library. The weekly fee for staying at Translation House Looren is SFr. 25.- (€ 15.-). Not included in this fee are food, personal laundry and other individual expenses.

Inquiries may already be directed to the House, for which you will need to be a literary translator with at least one substantial published work and have a contract with a publishing company for the translation you are currently working on. You will find the application form and further information on line (www.looren.net). You can also contact the House at info@looren.net.