Heimatfest Bornstedt
Traditional Heimatfest since 1949 at the Bornstedt Castle Ruins (Könnern)
About Heimatfest Bornstedt
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76 Years of Heimatfest on the Hornburger Sattel
Bornstedt is picturesquely situated south of Könnern, a district in the Salzlandkreis, state of Saxony-Anhalt. Above the village rises the Bornstedt Castle Ruins, called 'Schweinsburg' by locals — a remnant of medieval walls that creates more atmosphere than many better-preserved castles. It is precisely here, at the foot of the ruins, that the Heimatfestverein has organized the Heimatfest Bornstedt annually since 1949.
What you experience is a piece of living folk culture from the Mansfelder Land: four festival days with a parade, shooting, stage program, dancing, knightly games by the 'Ritterschaft der Burg zu Bornstedt' (Knights of the Bornstedt Castle), and a communal coffee gathering on Sunday afternoon. The Heimatfestverein has organized the festival on a voluntary basis for decades — one of the oldest and most traditional events in the Salzlandkreis. Those who arrive with a spirit for hiking can combine the Heimatfest with a stroll across the Hornburger Sattel and a view into the Saale valley.
Heimatfest Bornstedt — edition 2026
Four festival days on the Hornburger Sattel: traditional opening on Friday, parade and stage program on Saturday, knightly games and family entertainment on Sunday, and a relaxed closing on Monday. The 'Ritterschaft der Burg zu Bornstedt' brings the Middle Ages to life.
Programme Heimatfest Bornstedt 2026
Friday — June 12, 2026
- evening — Festival opening at the festival grounds, beer tapping
- evening — Dance night with live band or DJ
Saturday — June 13, 2026
- morning — Parade through Bornstedt
- afternoon — Stage program, club presentations, games
- evening — Grand dance night
Sunday — June 14, 2026
- morning — Morning pint with brass music
- afternoon — Knightly games by the Ritterschaft der Burg zu Bornstedt
- afternoon — Coffee gathering, family program
- evening — Dancing, closing
Monday — June 15, 2026
- during the day — Festival closing and cleanup
Exact daily program 2026 at heimatfestverein.de.
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Getting There
By car via the B6 or A14 (Könnern exit), then follow signs for Bornstedt. Train: Könnern or Bernburg (Saale), then bus or taxi.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Some events may have a small box office fee in the evening.
Venue
Bornstedt Castle Ruins and adjacent festival grounds, Bornstedt district of the town of Könnern.
Contact
Heimatfestverein Bornstedt e.V., [email protected].
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Where it takes place Heimatfest Bornstedt
Burgruine Bornstedt ("Schweinsburg")
Burg Bornstedt, Hornburger Sattel, 06425 Könnern