Medieval Spectaculum Moschellandsburg

The Moschellandsburg and Obermoschel

The Moschellandsburg is a late medieval castle ruin, perched on a hill above the town of Obermoschel in the Donnersberg district. Obermoschel itself, with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants, is the smallest town in the Palatinate and has held town rights since the Middle Ages. In the High and Late Middle Ages, the castle was the seat of the Lords of Moschellandsburg and still offers spectacular views over the Alsenz valley and the North Palatinate landscape.

25 Years of Spectaculum

The Medieval Spectaculum is organized by the Burgverein Obermoschel, a volunteer-run association dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the castle ruins. With its 25th edition in 2026, the festival celebrates its quarter-century, making it one of the most traditional medieval markets in the region. Thousands of visitors from the Palatinate, Saarland, and neighboring regions flock to the castle annually.

Reenactors, Crafts, and Music

The tent city at the foot and on the castle grounds comprises encampments of Vikings, Slavs, knights, and craftspeople. Reenactors in historical costumes present combat demonstrations, castle tours, and craft demonstrations such as blacksmithing, woodturning, felting, and leatherworking. The musicians Spectaculatius and Tamburo Bant Skaldar provide the medieval-folk sound, while the juggler Hubertus entertains the audience with his skills.

Fire Show and Archery

The absolute highlight is the "Feuerplanet" fire show on Saturday evening, where the nocturnal castle backdrop is staged with fire effects. On Saturday afternoon, an archery tournament takes place – accessible to both reenactors and interested visitors. There is a special archery activity for children, making it an active experience for families.