Medieval Market Burg Regenstein
Whitsun in a 1,000-year-old rock castle
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A Rock Castle Above the Harz Foreland
The Burg und Festung Regenstein near Blankenburg is one of the most unusual castles in Saxony-Anhalt: not built of stone, but carved out of the sandstone rock. First mentioned in the 11th century, later a baroque fortress of the Hohenzollerns, today largely a ruin—and the venue for one of the most atmospheric medieval events in Northern Germany. With its location on a 300-meter-high rocky spur above the Harz foreland, it offers a backdrop that makes any built film set superfluous.
When the Medieval Market opens every year at Whitsun, around 50 artisans, traders, and show fighters set up their camps in the castle courtyards and on the rock terraces from early morning. The market is under the patronage of the association Wotans Wölfe e.V., which ensures historical authenticity: no plastic folklore, but real blacksmiths with real hammer blows, real needle binders, real leather workers, real bow makers.
What the Market Offers
Blacksmithing, needle binding, leatherworking—and hands-on activities for children: candle making, wood carving, archery, and crossbow shooting. Those arriving in historical costume pay reduced admission. There are food and drinks from medieval sources—knight's drink (beer), mead, bratwurst, stick bread—and in the evening, an open campfire with live music from the medieval genre. A highlight is the advertised "Fight Against a Real Knight"—a staged show combat for children that teaches patience and sporting fairness.
Burg Regenstein and the Harz
Blankenburg belongs to the Harz district and, along with Quedlinburg, Wernigerode, and Thale, is one of the central tourist destinations in the Harz region of Saxony-Anhalt. Burg Regenstein is located on the northern edge of the low mountain range, well signposted from Blankenburg. The market has been a yearly constant—it has taken place in this form since the early 2010s and will be in its 16th edition in 2026.
Medieval Market Regenstein — edition 2026
The 2026 Medieval Market continues the proven format: decentralized camps on the various rock terraces of the castle, craft stations with active demonstrations, hands-on activities for families, show fights with armor, and medieval music in the evening. The Whitsun weekend is traditionally the busiest time for visitors—the toll remains unchanged in 2026 at €12 for adults, with discounts for historical costumes and for children.
Programme Medieval Market Regenstein 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Opens at 10 am
- Market opening with procession and welcome
- Artisans begin their demonstrations
- Stations for children: candle making, wood carving
- Show combat demonstrations
- Evening: Campfire and medieval music (regional minstrels)
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Opens at 10 am
- Market day with full operation
- Several demonstrations daily: blacksmithing, leatherworking, show combat
- Fight Against a Knight: Children gather for the staged show combat
- Archery and crossbow shooting for children and adults
- Live music in the courtyard
Monday, May 25, 2026 — Opens at 10 am
- Closing day with family program
- Last show fights and demonstrations
- Market closes in the late afternoon
Craftsmanship at the Market
- Blacksmith with active forge
- Needle binders (precursor to knitting)
- Leather workers
- Bow makers
- Glass bead makers
- Medieval jewelry designers
Note
Exact program and participating artisans will be published by the organizer from April 2026 on wotans-woelfe.de.
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Getting There
Blankenburg train station + approx. 45-minute hike to the castle, alternatively car parking at the castle entrance. The last 100 meters to the castle grounds are not accessible.
Tickets
Admission directly at the castle entrance. Toll 2026 as in previous years: €12 adults, €8 for visitors in medieval costume, €6 reduced (pupils up to 16 yrs, students, persons with disabilities), €30 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children). Day ticket valid.
On Site
Sturdy footwear required—the castle grounds are rocky and uneven. Food and drinks at the camp stations (mead, knight's drink, stick bread, bratwurst). Own food and glass bottles not allowed.
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Where it takes place Medieval Market Regenstein
Burg und Festung Regenstein
Am Platenberg, 38889 Blankenburg (Harz)