Huder Dormitorium — Medieval Family Festival

Park of Villa Marienhude

Villa Marienhude is located on the outskirts of Hude and, with its old park, provides an extraordinary venue. Old trees, wide lawns, and intimate clearings allow for the setup of medieval camp structures while simultaneously staging child-friendly activities. The atmosphere of the historic park significantly enhances the reenactment.

Concerts and Music

Medieval music sets the acoustic backdrop — hurdy-gurdy, shawm, drum, bagpipes. Several music groups will perform at different locations throughout the weekend. The music is part of the reenactment, transforming the grounds into a cohesive experience.

Family Program

The Dormitorium is explicitly designed as a family festival. Archery under expert guidance, knight games, child-friendly craft stations (felting, pottery, small blacksmithing), and storytellers are aimed at the younger generation. Parents and grandparents will find their own spaces in the tavern and at the concert venues.

Evening Fire Shows

As dusk falls on Saturday, fire shows will be performed — fire-breathers, fire jugglers, possibly fire dancers. These spectacular program elements have been among the weekend's highlights for years.

Kulturverein Hude

The organizer is Kulturverein Hude, which also organizes Klosterbeben and the Huder Klostersommer concert series. With the Dormitorium, the association has established a format that combines the historical depth of the region (Hude is the site of the significant Cistercian Hude Abbey) with lively reenactment.