Burgfest Creuzburg
Four days of medieval life at Creuzburg Castle in the Wartburg district — for around 30 years
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Medieval Spectacle at Creuzburg Castle
For around 30 years, the Burgfest Creuzburg has been the largest medieval festival in the Wartburg district. The venue is the historic Creuzburg Castle high above the Werra river — one of Thuringia's few completely preserved castles. For four days, the castle courtyard fills with market stalls, camp life, knight fights, music, and a festival parade that leads through the old town of Amt Creuzburg. The organizer is the Burgverein Creuzburg e.V., which has been organizing the maintenance and revitalization of the castle for decades.
Camp, Market, and Stage Program
The program follows the dramaturgy of a classic medieval market: market stalls with crafts, leather goods, jewelry, mead, and medieval cuisine, camp groups depicting life in the 12th–15th centuries, demonstrations by archers, blacksmiths, and falconers. On stage, medieval bands like Saltatio Draconum, acrobatic duos like TimeLena, theater groups, and fire artists alternate. The knight group Herold demonstrates show fights and sword techniques.
Festival Parade and Fire Show
Highlights include the festival parade through the old town and the evening fire show, when the castle, illuminated by torches, unfolds a special atmosphere. Theater performances like "The Adventures of Don Quixote" invite visitors to linger in the evening.
Creuzburg Castle in the Wartburg District
Creuzburg Castle is located in the Wartburg district in the state of Thuringia, about 10 kilometers west of Eisenach. The town of Amt Creuzburg has been a rural municipality since 2019, formed by the merger of Creuzburg, Mihla, and Ebenshausen. Those arriving at the castle can easily combine the visit with the nearby Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (UNESCO World Heritage site), a hike on the heights of the Werra Valley, or a short visit to the district town of Eisenach.
Burgfest Creuzburg — edition 2026
Four Days of Medieval Life — May 22-25, 2026
The 2026 Burgfest takes place from Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th, 2026, at Creuzburg Castle. The organizer is the Burgverein Creuzburg e.V. For four days, the castle opens its gates to medieval enthusiasts, families, and costumed visitors from all over Thuringia and beyond.
Program with Saltatio Draconum, TimeLena, and Herold
Performers on stage include the medieval folk band Saltatio Draconum, the acrobatic duo TimeLena, and the knight group Herold with sword technique demonstrations. The program is complemented by juggling, market performances, theater groups, and fire shows. A special theater production: "The Adventures of Don Quixote".
Admission and Conditions
Adults pay €10, costumed visitors €8, and children €5. Creuzburg Castle is a no-weapons zone; even show combat weapons must be registered at the entrance.
Programme Burgfest Creuzburg 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — Burgfest Creuzburg
- Friday, May 22, 2026: Opening in the afternoon, market activities in the castle courtyard, live bands, and fire show in the evening
- Saturday, May 23, 2026: Full program — festival parade through the old town, knight fights by the Herold group, stage concerts with Saltatio Draconum, acrobatics by the duo TimeLena, theater group with "The Adventures of Don Quixote"
- Sunday, May 24, 2026: Market opening, stage program, juggling, fire show in the evening
- Monday, May 25, 2026 (Whit Monday): Final day with market, family program, and farewell
- Stage Acts: Saltatio Draconum (Medieval Folk), TimeLena (Acrobatic Duo), Herold (Knight Group with Sword Technique Demonstrations)
- Activities: Market, camp life, archery, blacksmith demonstrations, falconry, juggling
- Admission: Adults €10, Costumed €8, Children €5
- Getting There: A4 exit Eisenach-West/Creuzburg, then 6 km on B7. Public Transport: Eisenach train station, bus line 170
- Creuzburg Castle is a no-weapons zone — even show combat weapons must be registered at the entrance
More information: burgfest-creuzburg.de. Contact: [email protected], Tel. +49 36926 98047.
Highlights Burgfest Creuzburg 2026
- Saltatio Draconum (Medieval Folk Band)
- TimeLena (Acrobatic Duo)
- Knight Group Herold with Sword Technique Demonstrations
- Festival Parade through the Old Town of Amt Creuzburg
- Theater Performance "The Adventures of Don Quixote"
- Evening Fire Show
Prices Burgfest Creuzburg 2026
Day Ticket: Adults €10, Children (4–14 years) €5, Costumed visitors €8. Children under 4 free. Tickets at the on-site box office.
Practical information — Burgfest Creuzburg
Date 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026 to Monday, May 25, 2026.
Location
Burg Creuzburg, 99831 Amt Creuzburg, Wartburg district.
Getting There
By car: A4 Frankfurt–Dresden to exit Eisenach-West/Creuzburg, then 6 km via the B7. By public transport: ICE train station Eisenach, then 200 m to the bus station, line 170 to Creuzburg.
Admission
Adults €10, Children €5, Costumed visitors €8.
Note
Creuzburg Castle is a no-weapons zone (even show combat weapons must be registered at the entrance).
Tip
Combine your castle visit with an excursion to Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (10 km, UNESCO World Heritage site) or a Werra Valley hike.
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Burg Creuzburg
Burg Creuzburg, 99831 Amt Creuzburg