Name: Medieval Spectacle at Egeln Water Castle 2026
Start: 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wasserburg Egeln

Medieval Spectacle Egeln

About Medieval Spectacle Egeln

The Egeln Water Castle transforms into a medieval market every spring: knight fights, craft stalls, fire show, archery, and a musically accompanied camp life. In 2026, the 13th edition will take place on March 28th and 29th – and is embedded in the anniversary year "1085 Years of Egeln's First Mention".

Dates 28 Mar — 29 Mar 2026

Venue Egeln (15089)

Prices 5.00€ — 10.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Medieval Spectacle Egeln — edition 2026

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The 13th edition will take place on the last weekend of March 2026 at Egeln Water Castle. Both days from 11 AM to 9 PM, in the anniversary year "1085 Years of Egeln's First Mention".

A continuous program runs in the castle courtyard on both days: craftsmen at their stalls, knight fights several times daily, merchants' market, camp life, candle making for children, archery, and a historical carousel. On Saturday evening, the fire show takes place at dusk. The organizer is COEX Veranstaltungen, which organizes medieval markets nationwide.

Highlights Medieval Spectacle Egeln 2026

Water castle setting, knight fights several times daily, fire show on Saturday evening. Anniversary year 1085 Years of Egeln's First Mention.

Programme Medieval Spectacle Egeln 2026

Saturday — March 28th, 2026 (11 AM–9 PM)

11:00 AM — Opening of the castle gates, market begins
Throughout the day — Knight fights by the castle guard, several times daily
Throughout the day — Craftsmen (blacksmith, stonemason, carpenter) and merchants
Throughout the day — Children's activities: candle making, archery and crossbow shooting, historical carousel
Evening — Fire show at dusk
9:00 PM — Market closes

Sunday — March 29th, 2026 (11 AM–9 PM)

11:00 AM — Opening of the castle gates
Throughout the day — Knight fights, craftsmen, children's program as on the previous day
Afternoon — Minstrels and music in the castle courtyard
9:00 PM — Market closes and winding down

Detailed program at mittelaltermarkt.online.

Prices Medieval Spectacle Egeln 2026

Adults €10, children €5 (previous year's price as a guideline).

Practical information

Practical information — Medieval Spectacle Egeln

Getting There

By car via the B81 from Magdeburg, approx. 30 km south. Train: Egeln station, short walk to the castle.

Admission

Day ticket adults €10, children €5 (estimated price based on previous year). Current prices on the event page.

Opening Hours

Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Venue

Wasserburg Egeln, 39435 Egeln, Salzlandkreis.

Moats, Ramparts, Middle Ages

The Egeln Water Castle in the southern Salzlandkreis is one of the well-preserved water castles in Central Germany. Moat, keep, courtyard – you'll hardly find a better backdrop for a medieval festival in Saxony-Anhalt. Once a year, COEX Veranstaltungen invites craftsmen, jugglers, knights, and minstrels to the water castle. The medieval spectacle has developed into one of the region's spring highlights over the past decade.

You'll immerse yourself in a vibrant market with craftsmen demonstrating blacksmithing, stonemasonry, and carpentry, merchants selling historical goods, and camp life that fascinates both children and adults alike. Knight fights take place several times a day, and the fire show on Saturday evening is the visual highlight. For children, there's candle making, archery and crossbow shooting, as well as a historically powered carousel. In 2026, the spectacle falls within the anniversary year 1085 Years of the First Mention of the town of Egeln.