Great Stargard Castle Festival
Medieval spectacle at Germany's northernmost hilltop castle
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Germany's Northernmost Hilltop Castle
The Hohenburg Stargard sits enthroned on a striking castle hill above the small town of Burg Stargard in the Mecklenburg Lake District (state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania). Its walls date back to the 13th century; it is considered the northernmost preserved hilltop castle in Germany, making it a first-class cultural-historical sight. Once a year — on the second weekend in August — the castle fills with people in medieval attire, horses, market stalls, and campfires.
33rd Edition 2026: 'POWER GAMES AT COURT'
The 2026 motto focuses on the year 1299, depicting the political power struggles between Prince Henry of Mecklenburg and his subjects. The program combines theater, equestrian games, and camp life into a vivid historical portrayal — not just a costume party, but a meticulously composed medieval weekend with a dramatic framework.
Program Elements
The Great Stargard Knight Tournament and the medieval Archery Tournament are the sporting highlights. In addition, there are falconry demonstrations, a fire show, dances of the Stargard nobility, knightly and army camps with historically accurate equipment, and in the castle park, a Medieval Craft Street with potters, blacksmiths, basket weavers, weavers, and bakers. For children, there is a straw bouncy castle, crossbow shooting, pony rides, a carousel, a ferris wheel, basket weaving, and pottery. Musical accompaniment is provided by, among others, the folk bards Hinterhof, the singer Sareema, the Duo Mumpitz, as well as jugglers and storytellers.
Burg Stargard and the Castle Association
Burg Stargard (around 5,000 inhabitants) is located about 12 km southwest of Neubrandenburg. The castle festival is organized by the Stargarder Burgverein e.V. (Stargard Castle Association) in cooperation with the town and a large number of voluntarily engaged residents. The association also maintains the hilltop castle and its museum inventory. The castle festival is known beyond the state and attracts medieval enthusiasts from all over Northern Germany.
Stargard Castle Festival — edition 2026
The anniversary season continues the established program concept and expands it with the dramaturgy of the motto 'POWER GAMES AT COURT'. The castle festival brings the year 1299 to life: Prince Henry of Mecklenburg, his court, and his subjects are brought to life through theater scenes, equestrian games, camp performances, and musical contributions.
The Medieval Craft Street in the castle park presents traditional crafts with live demonstrations — pottery, blacksmithing, basket weaving, baking. On the tournament grounds, the Great Stargard Knight Tournament and the Archery Tournament take place; falconry demonstrations, a fire show, and the dances of the Stargard nobility complement the program. For children, there is a straw bouncy castle, crossbow shooting, pony rides, a carousel, and a ferris wheel.
Programme Stargard Castle Festival 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Day 1
- 10:30 AM — Gates open
- Morning — Opening, market stalls of the craft street in the castle park
- All day — Great Stargard Knight Tournament and equestrian games
- All day — Archery Tournament on the tournament grounds
- All day — Falconry demonstrations
- All day — Dances of the Stargard nobility, performances by folk bards Hinterhof, singer Sareema, Duo Mumpitz
- All day — Jugglers and storytellers — children's stories with Gabriel the Fire Angel
- Evening — Fire show to conclude the day
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — Day 2
- 10:30 AM — Gates open
- All day — Continuation of the knight tournament, archery tournament, and equestrian games
- All day — Craft street, falconry, fire show repeats
- All day — Family program with straw bouncy castle, crossbow shooting, pony rides
- Afternoon — Finals of the knight tournament, award ceremony
- Late afternoon — Festival conclusion
Detailed program and artist list: stargarder-burgverein.de/burgfest and burg-stargard.de.
Highlights Stargard Castle Festival 2026
- Great Stargard Knight Tournament at Hohenburg
- Medieval Archery Tournament
- Falconry demonstrations and fire show
- Medieval Craft Street in the castle park
- Dances of the Stargard nobility with music (Hinterhof, Sareema, Duo Mumpitz)
- Extensive children's program with straw bouncy castle, crossbow shooting, and pony rides
Prices Stargard Castle Festival 2026
Admission prices 2026: Adults €12.00, Children €7.00, Family Ticket €30.00, Weekend Ticket Adults €20.00. Entry from 10:30 AM at the castle entrance. Vendor applications via [email protected], performer applications via [email protected].
Practical information — Stargard Castle Festival
Getting There
By car via the B96 or B197 to Burg Stargard, parking available on the outskirts and at the castle entrance. By train to Neubrandenburg or Strasburg, then by bus or taxi to Burg Stargard.
Admission
Adults €12, Children €7, Family Ticket €30, Weekend Ticket Adults €20. Entry from 10:30 AM. Ticket office on-site at the castle entrance.
Tip
For those who want to experience the castle festival in its full depth, plan for both days and get the weekend ticket. Bring comfortable shoes (cobblestones and castle slope!) as well as sun and rain protection.
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