Name: Medieval Market Hadamar Castle 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Hadamar

Medieval Market Hadamar

About Medieval Market Hadamar

The Medieval Market Hadamar celebrates its 12th edition in 2026 on July 11th and 12th at and within Hadamar Castle in the Westerwald district. The castle grounds and the banks of the Elbbach river will host 49 stalls and 15 encampments – featuring the knight group Haritgo from the Czech Republic, medieval music by Capud Draconis (bagpipes/drums) and Angerspiel, and fire artist Frouwen Lena. Organizer: Lorraine Médiévale.

Dates 11 Jul — 12 Jul 2026

Venue Hadamar (06533)

Prices 5.00€ — 10.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Medieval Market Hadamar — edition 2026

12th edition of the Medieval Market at Hadamar Castle: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM. 49 stalls and 15 encampments on the castle grounds and along the Elbbach river, staged combat by the knight group Haritgo, music by Capud Draconis, Angerspiel, and Jonny Robles, fire show by Frouwen Lena.

Two days of medieval life at the Renaissance Castle Hadamar with a market, encampments, taverns, music, staged combat, and a family program. Admission €10 for adults, €5 for children and costumed visitors. Organizer Lorraine Médiévale.

Highlights Medieval Market Hadamar 2026

12th edition at the Renaissance Castle Hadamar
49 stalls + 15 encampments on castle grounds and along the Elbbach river
Knight group Haritgo from the Czech Republic
Medieval music by Capud Draconis and Angerspiel
Dutch mystical theater El Capstok
Evening fire show by Frouwen Lena
Half price for costumed visitors (€5)

Programme Medieval Market Hadamar 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Market opening
Several times daily: Staged combat by the knight group Haritgo (Czech Republic) with swords, battle axes, and morning stars
Music: Capud Draconis (bagpipes, drums), Angerspiel (dance trio), harpist Jonny Robles
Juggler Timelino
Theater group El Capstok (Netherlands): the mystical being of Saefthinge
Storyteller Stella Monte for children
Evening: Fire show by Frouwen Lena

Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Market open, all stalls active
Repeated knight combat by Haritgo
Music program by Capud Draconis, Angerspiel
El Capstok theater
Family program: archery, dragon hunt, wheel of fortune, carousel
Market ends at 6:00 PM

Market and Encampment Mix

49 market stalls on the castle grounds and along the Elbbach river
15 encampments
Craftsmen: blacksmiths, leatherworkers, woodcarvers, potters, herbalists, weapons masters
Food: taverns, bakeries, spit-roast vendors, vegetarian stalls

Prices Medieval Market Hadamar 2026

Adults: €10. Children (6–14 years): €5. Costumed visitors: €5. Children under 6: free.

Practical information

Practical information — Medieval Market Hadamar

Date 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Location

Hadamar Castle, Gymnasiumstraße, 65589 Hadamar (Westerwald district, Hesse).

Admission

Adults: €10. Children (6–14 years) and costumed visitors: €5. Children under 6 free.

Getting There

By train: Hadamar station, then approx. 10 min. walk to the castle. By car: A3 Frankfurt–Cologne, exit Limburg-Nord, then B49/B54 to Hadamar. Parking available in the town center and at the castle.

Accessibility

Castle grounds are wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a leash are permitted.

A Renaissance Castle as a Market Backdrop

Hadamar Castle is a Renaissance castle in the Westerwald district (North Hesse-Middle Hesse), originally built in the 17th century for the Princes of Nassau-Hadamar. Today, it houses administration and event spaces and, with its walls, courtyards, and the nearby Elbbach river, offers an unusually authentic backdrop for medieval markets. It is precisely here that the event company Lorraine Médiévale has been organizing its popular market for over a decade.

12th Edition – 49 Stalls and 15 Encampments

The 12th edition on July 11th and 12th, 2026, features 49 market stalls and 15 encampments spread across the castle grounds and along the Elbbach river. Merchants, leatherworkers, blacksmiths, woodcarvers, potters, jewelers, herbalists, and weapons masters form a dense market network through which one can stroll for hours. Taverns, bread bakers, spit-roast vendors, and vegetarian stalls cater to culinary delights.

Knights, Bagpipes, Fire, and Theatre

The Czech knight group Haritgo provides the martial centerpiece: staged combat with swords, battle axes, and morning stars several times daily. Musically, Capud Draconis (bagpipes and drums) ensures the spectacular market acoustics, complemented by the dance trio Angerspiel and the harpist Jonny Robles. The juggler Timelino and fire artist Frouwen Lena deliver the nighttime show, while the Dutch theater group El Capstok performs with the mystical being of Saefthinge. Storyteller Stella Monte engages the children.

Family Program and Hands-on Activities

A complete family program awaits the children: archery, dragon hunting, a wheel of fortune, a carousel, and a face-painting booth. Those who come in costume pay only half the admission price – a deliberate incentive to keep the medieval image alive.

Lorraine Médiévale

Behind the market is Lorraine Médiévale, a German-Lorraine event company that operates medieval markets between Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Lorraine. Hadamar is one of their oldest and most popular formats.