Dorothee Elmiger (born 1985 in Wetzikon) is a Swiss writer, translator and historian.

Elmiger studied history, philosophy, and political science in Zurich, Berlin, and Lucerne.

Her work has been translated into several languages, including English, French, Swedish and Turkish.

Elmiger is known for her experimental and socially critical texts, which explore themes such as capitalism, history, and identity.

Her works combine fictional elements with documentary approaches and are praised for their poetic and dense language.