Medieval Camp Gathering Timmel
Medieval spectacle with Vikings, Landsknechts, sword fights, and fire show by the village pond
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Journey Back to the Middle Ages
The Medieval Camp Gathering Timmel transports its visitors to another era. At the idyllically situated Timmel village pond – part of the expansive Großefehn municipality in the Aurich district – around 30 reenactment groups with over 150 active participants set up their camps. The spectrum ranges from Vikings and early medieval clans to late medieval Landsknechts.
What Visitors Can See
In the camp, life is as it was back then: blacksmithing, cooking over a campfire, dyeing with plant-based colors, leatherwork, bow making. Sword fights demonstrate historical fencing techniques, often elaborately staged into spectacular show duels. Medieval folk bands play on stage with hurdy-gurdies, bagpipes, and shawms. A fire show provides a luminous highlight in the evening.
Hands-On Workshops
Visitors can try historical crafts in open workshops – archery, felting, blacksmithing, medieval games. This makes the camp not just a spectacle, but also an immersive, hands-on experience. Ideal for families and anyone who wants to combine historical interest with active participation.
Part of a Festive Weekend
In parallel, the Pentecost Market at Timmel Harbor (May 23–26) runs with stalls, carousels, and family activities. The passenger ship MS Gretje offers boat trips on the Großefehn canal system. For visitors, it's a packed, varied Pentecost weekend in a unique East Frisian setting.
Camp Gathering Timmel — edition 2026
The detailed programs of the reenactment groups, the show schedule for sword fights and fire shows, as well as the medieval folk bands will be published by Großefehn Tourism in good time before Pentecost 2026 on grossefehn-tourismus.de.
Programme Camp Gathering Timmel 2026
Three-Day Structure (Based on Previous Years)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by Großefehn Tourism in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday, May 23: Solemn opening of the camp in the morning, camp life all day, first sword fight demonstrations in the afternoon, medieval folk concert in the evening, first fire show at dusk
- Sunday, May 24 (Pentecost Sunday): Main day with full camp activity, multiple sword fight performances, open workshops, stage program with several medieval folk bands, grand fire show in the evening
- Monday, May 25 (Pentecost Monday): Family Day with a focus on children, final demonstrations, camp dismantling in the late afternoon
Reenactment Groups and Styles
- Vikings and Nordic clans (blacksmithing, dyeing)
- Medieval farmers and craftsmen
- Landsknechts (Late Middle Ages / Renaissance)
- Archers and mercenary groups
Stage and Shows
- Medieval folk bands with hurdy-gurdies, bagpipes, drums
- Choreographed sword fights (solos and group demos)
- Fire show at dusk with torch juggling and fire eaters
Workshops and Hands-On Stations
- Archery for children and adults
- Felting, leatherwork, blacksmithing
- Medieval games
Highlights Camp Gathering Timmel 2026
Prices Camp Gathering Timmel 2026
Practical information — Camp Gathering Timmel
Location
Dorfteich Timmel, Timmel district of the Großefehn municipality, 26629 (Aurich district).
Date 2026
Saturday to Monday, May 23–25, 2026 (Pentecost weekend). Confirmation available via grossefehn-tourismus.de and on-online.de.
Admission
Admission according to the organizer's price list (estimated: day tickets €4–€10, family tickets reduced).
Accompanying Events
- Pentecost Market Timmel Harbor (May 23–26, 2026)
- Boat trips MS Gretje on the canal system
Getting There
Großefehn-Timmel is located between Aurich and Leer. By car via the A 31 (exit Riepe) and country roads. Parking in Timmel is signposted.
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