Medieval Market Fürstenfeld
Medieval hustle and bustle in the monastery grounds of the former Cistercian Abbey
2026
About Medieval Market Fürstenfeld
Medieval Market Fürstenfeld — edition 2026
Three Days of Festivities in the Monastery Grounds
The 2026 program fully utilizes the large monastery grounds: the central market area, the tournament grounds, the encampment areas for reenactment groups, and several musician stations are spread across the site. Visitors wander between the stations and are integrated into the medieval setting.
Highlights 2026
The main attractions are the knight tournaments on the tournament grounds, the blacksmith demonstrations (real iron forging with a forge), the glassblower demonstrations, and the jester troupes. The camp life is created by reenactment groups from all over Bavaria and offers a credible medieval atmosphere.
Food and Drink
Taverns and food stalls offer medieval-inspired cuisine: suckling pig from the spit, stews, mead, medieval beer, bread. The catering is part of the atmosphere and is served in appropriate vessels (clay mugs, wooden plates).
Highlights Medieval Market Fürstenfeld 2026
Programme Medieval Market Fürstenfeld 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026 – Opening (5:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
- 5:00 PM Market begins, camps open
- Evening: Welcome parade of market traders through the monastery grounds
- First show fights
- Musicians at several stage points
- Taverns until 12:00 AM
Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Full Program (11:00 AM – 12:00 AM)
- Market operating all day
- Blacksmiths, glassblowers, goldsmiths demonstrate their crafts
- Several show fights during the day
- Grand Knight Tournament in the late afternoon
- Children's program with archery
- Evening: Fire and acrobatics show
- Musicians, medieval music in the taverns until late
Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Festive Conclusion (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Market operating all day
- Show fights, children's program, musicians
- Final tournament in the late afternoon
- 7:00 PM Official end of the festival
Craftspeople and Performers
- Blacksmiths, glassblowers, goldsmiths
- Leatherworkers, textile, wood, and bow makers
- Medieval music (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, shawm)
- Reenactment groups with camp life
- Jester troupes, fire-eaters, acrobats
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Practical information — Medieval Market Fürstenfeld
Getting There
Klosterareal Fürstenfeld, 82256 Fürstenfeldbruck. S-Bahn: S4 from Munich HBf directly to Fürstenfeldbruck (approx. 25 min.), then approx. 10 min. walk to the monastery grounds. Car: A96 (exit Fürstenfeldbruck-Ost), signposted parking at the monastery grounds.
Opening Hours
Friday, August 21, 2026: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Saturday, August 22: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Sunday, August 23: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Admission
Ticket prices and day passes are available on the organizer's website (mittelaltermarkt.online). Family tickets and discounts for medieval costumed visitors are usual (around €1–€2 discount). Cash is recommended.
Families and Children
Family-friendly format with its own children's program. Archery stations, hands-on activities. Dogs on a leash are allowed. Please supervise children due to horses and swords, especially at the tournament grounds.
Medieval Market in the Fürstenfeld Monastery Grounds
The Mittelaltermarkt Fürstenfeld takes place in the historic monastery grounds of the former Cistercian Abbey of Fürstenfeld – one of Southern Germany's most significant Baroque monastery complexes. The impressive monastery church (by Giovanni Antonio Viscardi, built in the 18th century) forms the backdrop for three days of medieval conviviality. The market is part of the established Turbaevents markets, which fill the summer with medieval open-air events in several Bavarian cities.
Program: Crafts, Games, Taverns
The event concept focuses on four central pillars of experience:
- Medieval Market with blacksmiths, glassblowers, goldsmiths, leatherworkers, bow and sword makers, textile and wood crafts
- Show fights and knight tournaments on a dedicated tournament ground
- Camp life with reenactment groups, taverns, archery, hands-on activities
- Musicians and jesters with music, dance, acrobatics, fire shows
The concept emphasizes hands-on experience: visitors can ask craftspeople questions, participate in archery stations, and interact with jesters. The atmosphere is family-friendly and accessible.
Fürstenfeld Monastery – A UNESCO-Worthy Setting
The former Cistercian abbey was founded in 1263. The current Baroque monastery church is one of the most beautiful of its kind in all of Bavaria – almost UNESCO-worthy, and certainly one of the most famous sacred buildings of Bavarian Baroque. The monastery grounds today house, among other things, the Monastery Museum, the Fürstenfelder event hall, gastronomic establishments, and the Fürstenfeldbruck city library. A medieval market on such grounds is the ideal combination of historical backdrop and market atmosphere.
Fürstenfeldbruck in the Western Munich Metropolitan Area
Fürstenfeldbruck, with around 37,000 inhabitants, is the district capital of the District of Fürstenfeldbruck, located west of Munich on the Amper river. The town is directly connected to Munich Central Station via the S-Bahn line S4 (approx. 25 minutes) – making the medieval market an easily accessible day-trip destination for Munich families.
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