Medieval Castle Festival Fürstenau 2026

Medieval Life on the Castle Island

The Medieval Castle Festival Fürstenau utilizes the unique setting of the castle island with Schloss Fürstenau — one of Northern Germany's most important moated castles. The historical substance, the moats, and the ramparts provide an atmospheric stage for a medieval festival that is rarely found in this form.

Summer 2026 — Date to be Announced

The 2026 edition is planned for the summer of 2026. The exact date will be published by the City of Fürstenau in spring 2026. Traditionally, the castle festival takes place on a weekend in late spring or midsummer — a time when the medieval backdrop is particularly attractive and open-air programs work well.

Camp Life and Historical Craftsmen

The focus of the castle festival is medieval camp life: Authentically equipped reenactment groups set up their tents, cook over open fires, practice crafts, and are available for conversations. Craftsmen demonstrate blacksmithing, leatherworking, weaving, pottery, candle making, and coin minting.

Music and Shows

Medieval music groups with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, drums, and flutes will perform at the castle festival. Sword fighting demonstrations, historical dances, and jester performances characterize the stage events. For families, there are storytellers, children's shows, and costume areas.

Culinary Middle Ages

The culinary offerings follow medieval models: roast pork knuckle, stick bread, mead, dark beer, hearty stews, and pies — all in the form that was conceivable in the Middle Ages.

Fürstenau — History and Present

With its castle and historic old town, Fürstenau is one of the most traditional small towns in the northern Osnabrück region. The castle festival brings medieval history to life — a vibrant contribution to conveying the past and fostering the town's identity.