Medieval Market Schloss Herrenbreitungen
12th Medieval Market at Schloss Herrenbreitungen — three days of medieval times, Capud Draconis, Krless, and a spectacular fire show
About Medieval Market Breitungen
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Schloss Herrenbreitungen and May
Schloss Herrenbreitungen is located in Breitungen/Werra, a small village in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district on the banks of the Werra river. The castle — originally a medieval fortress, later remodelled in Baroque style — is now owned by a support association and hosts several events. The Medieval Market is the largest of these and has been a firm fixture in Southern Thuringia's festival culture for 12 years — always at the beginning of May, always for three days.
Merchants, Craftsmen, and the Medieval World
Over 40 stalls feature merchants and craftspeople authentically staging the Middle Ages. Blacksmiths work at open forges, potters spin clay before visitors' eyes, candlemakers cast their candles, leatherworkers stitch pouches and shoes, dyers demonstrate natural dyeing techniques. The merchants sell jewellery, blades, fabrics, books, and toys — all in a timeless atmosphere. Those arriving in period medieval attire pay significantly reduced admission — an invitation for visitors to become part of the spectacle themselves.
Music — Capud Draconis, Krless, Spielleute Herzblut, Liane vom Kranz
Several bands from the German medieval music scene provide the musical accompaniment. 'Capud Draconis' is known for its powerful stage presence with hurdy-gurdy, shawm, and drums. 'Krless' combines medieval folklore with rock elements. 'Spielleute Herzblut' brings traditional market music to the castle courtyard. 'Liane vom Kranz' rounds off the music program with vocals and string instruments. The bands perform alternately on the castle's various stages several times a day — castle courtyard, castle wall, in front of the keep.
Fire Show and Reenactment 'Storming of Herrenbreitungen'
The medieval market organizers have significantly expanded the reenactment for 2026. Groups that set up camp outside the castle walls last year announce reinforcements with more people for 2026 — a staged 'Battle for Herrenbreitungen' with siege weapons, an assault, and defence of the castle is planned. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, the duo 'Zeter und Mordio' will perform, and the duo 'Infinity' will present an even larger and more spectacular fire show than in previous years.
Falconry and Family Offerings
A falconry displays birds of prey in flight — falcons, buzzards, owls. For children, there is a dedicated hands-on area with archery, medieval crafts, and child-friendly stories from the minstrels. This makes the Medieval Market explicitly a family event — not just an occasion for medieval subculture fans.
Medieval Market Breitungen — edition 2026
12th Medieval Market — May 1st to 3rd, 2026
Three days of castle animation in Southern Thuringia's Schloss Herrenbreitungen. Over 40 merchants and craftspeople — blacksmiths, potters, candlemakers, leatherworkers, dyers, fabric merchants — present their products in an authentically staged medieval atmosphere. Visitors in medieval attire receive reduced admission.
Musical entertainment runs several times daily: Capud Draconis, Krless, Spielleute Herzblut, and Liane vom Kranz perform alternately on the various stages — castle courtyard, castle wall, in front of the keep. A falconry displays birds of prey in flight.
The announced highlight for 2026 is the reenactment 'Storming of Herrenbreitungen': Groups that set up camp outside the walls last year are returning with reinforcements to stage a battle for the castle — with siege weapons, an assault, and defence. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, the duo 'Zeter und Mordio' will perform, and the duo 'Infinity' will present an expanded fire show.
Programme Medieval Market Breitungen 2026
Program 12th Medieval Market 2026
All Festival Days (May 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Over 40 Merchant and Craft Stalls — Blacksmiths, potters, candlemakers, leatherworkers, dyers, jewellery, blades, fabrics, books
- Music Several Times Daily — Capud Draconis, Krless, Spielleute Herzblut, Liane vom Kranz
- Falconry — Birds of prey demonstrations
- Reenactment 'Storming of Herrenbreitungen' — Camp groups outside the walls, staged battles for the castle
- Children's Area — Archery, medieval crafts, storytellers
- Medieval Catering — Mead, roast pork, stick bread, medieval baked goods
Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd — Evening Special Program
- Performance Duo 'Zeter und Mordio' — Performance with medieval theme
- Fire Show by Duo 'Infinity' — Larger scale in 2026 than in previous years
Free shuttle bus between Breitungen lido and castle grounds on all festival days. Detailed program at mittelaltermarkt-info.de.
Highlights Medieval Market Breitungen 2026
- Reenactment 'Storming of Herrenbreitungen' — newly staged battles in 2026
- Capud Draconis, Krless, Spielleute Herzblut, and Liane vom Kranz live
- Spectacular fire show by duo 'Infinity' in the evening
- Falconry and birds of prey demonstrations
- Free shuttle bus from Breitungen lido
- Reduced admission for visitors in medieval attire
Prices Medieval Market Breitungen 2026
Admission: at the entrance (various rates for adults, families, children). Visitors in medieval attire receive reduced admission. Mead, roast pork, and stick bread at usual medieval market prices.
Practical information — Medieval Market Breitungen
Date
Friday, May 1st — Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (long weekend around May 1st).
Location
Schloss Herrenbreitungen, 98597 Breitungen/Werra (Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia state).
Admission
Tickets at the entrance. Visitors in medieval attire receive reduced admission. Family tickets available.
Getting There
Car: A4 exit Eisenach-Ost, then B19 to Breitungen. Train: Bus from Eisenach to Breitungen. Free shuttle bus connects the Breitungen lido with the festival grounds during the event days.
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Schloss Herrenbreitungen
Schloss Herrenbreitungen, 98597 Breitungen/Werra