Medieval Fairs of NRW 2025: Arenas for Valiant Knights' Combat
🌟 Medieval Madness in NRW: Delve into the magic of the past this summer with these mind-blowing medieval festivals and events across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)!
🏰 Castle Festival at Haus Graven
Step back in time at the enchanting 14th-century House Graven in Langenfeld! This incredible complex, now transforming into a cultural hub, will host a thrilling Castle Festival on June 28-29, 2025. Get ready for medieval music by the Spielleute von Angerspil, captivating performances by jester Melania, spine-tingling knight fights, and a fun kids' treasure hunt. Plus, hit the all-day blacksmithing, archery, face painting, throwing games, and medieval camp life of the Leones Pugnae group! Don't miss the evening tavern play!
✨ Details: Pitstop at Haus Graven, Langenfeld-Wiescheid, on June 28-29, 2025. Hours: Sat 13-20h, Sun 11-19h. Admission: 4€, kids under 16 free. Get more info at www.history-event.de/termine/langenfeld-haus-graven 🌟
🏰 Westphalian Hansetag in Recklinghausen
Join the excitement in Recklinghausen from July 4-6, 2025, as they host the Westphalian Hansetag for the first time! This massive city festival will feature a world record concert with over 1,000 violins, a medieval market in the Erlbruchpark, knight tournaments, horseback fire shows, various musical acts, and hair-raising medieval dances. The grand festival parade kicks off on Saturday at 11:30, while the spooky medieval festival parade in the evening at 8:30 PM promises a hair-raising experience! 🎶 Check out the full program here 🌟
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🏰 More Medieval Magic
🌺 Heimendahl Manor Farm: This picturesque estate in Kempen offers a traditional medieval market and tantalizing village life with a 1659-mentioned Haus Bockdorf. The stately gatehouse from the 18th century and a playful 19th-century villa with a tower add to the charm. Indulge in medieval cuisine, crafts, and watch knights, jesters, and more come to life!
✨ Details: July 5-6, 2025, Gut Heimendahl on Haus Bockdorf, Kempen. Admission: 8€, kids 4€ (in costume: 4€/ 2€). Get more info on gut-heimendahl.de 🌟
🏰 Oberhausen Castle Spectacle
experience the magic of the Middle Ages between Oberhausen-Osterfeld station and the A42 motorway! The historic Burg Vondern, saved from demolition in the early 20th century, will play host to an annual medieval festival. Enjoy live music from acts like Sören Vogelsang and Aetas Arcana, taverns, knight fights, buhurt fights, and much more!
✨ Details: July 11-13, 2025, Burg Vondern, Arminstr. 65, Oberhausen. Prices: Fri 10€, Sat/Sun 15€. Get more info here 🌟
🏰 Soest Feud and Medieval Festival
Gather up your medieval gear and head to Soest, Westphalian Hanseatic city, from 1-3 August! Experience soldiers from twelve nations conquering the city, craftsmen, traders, minstrels, jesters, and more during the eighth Soest Feud. Engage in the intense Middle Ages siege, in the natural and imposing setting of the city wall section between the Osthofentor and Thomä Gate.
✨ Details: 1-3 August, Graveyards and entire old town, Osthofentor, 59494 Soest. Tickets for the open-air performance of the Soest Feud cost 14€ (reduced 10 €). Get more info on so-ist-soest.de 🌟
At the Castle Festival at Haus Graven, immerse yourself in a mix of lifestyle, entertainment, and sports, including medieval music, performances, knight fights, and kids' activities. Meanwhile, the Westphalian Hansetag in Recklinghausen offers an exciting blend of entertainment and sports, with concerts, knight tournaments, horseback fire shows, and medieval dances.
