Medieval Spring Market Freisen
Three days of the Middle Ages in the wildlife park of northern Saarland
About Spring Market Freisen
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Medieval Times in the Wildlife Park
There are few places where you can watch a sword fight and, at the same moment, observe two wild boars snorting in their enclosure. The Naturwildpark Freisen in the northern Saarland is one such place. On its meadows and clearings, MB Historische Eventplanung organizes the three-day Medieval Spring Market Freisen — the season opener for the medieval scene in the greater region between Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Lorraine.
Crafts, Merchants, Jugglers
Over 50 market stalls line the paths through the park. Blacksmiths hammer away at their iron, basket weavers twist willow branches, and leatherworkers craft fine pouches and belts. You'll also find jewelry made of bronze and silver, natural products, mead and beer in clay mugs, suckling pig on a spit, and hearty stews from the cauldron.
Knights, Fire, and Music
Several times a day, reenactment groups perform show fights in full and plate armor. Archers demonstrate their skills and invite children to join in, as do the lance knights with their wooden horse jousting. When the sun sets, fire artists take the stage, accompanied by the sounds of hurdy-gurdy, market bagpipes, and shawms from speakers and the groups' campfires.
Wildlife Park Included
Market admission includes access to the Naturwildpark Freisen — observe deer, fallow deer, wild boars, wolves, and lynx up close. This makes the Spring Market not just a medieval event, but also a family outing for May in the St. Wendel district.
Camp and Camping
Reenactment groups can stay overnight in the adjacent camping area. Regular visitors can find holiday apartments, guesthouses, and campsites in the surrounding area — ideal for spending the entire May weekend in medieval style.
Spring Market Freisen — edition 2026
The May weekend in 2026 traditionally coincides with the first major medieval market of the season in the greater region. The market remains open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday — the evening hours with fire shows, campfires, and market music are usually the most atmospheric experience.
Programme Spring Market Freisen 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026 — Opening
- 10:00 AM — Market opens
- Throughout the day — Crafts, stalls, jugglers, archery for children
- Several times daily — Show fights by reenactment groups
- After sunset — Fire show on the main square
- 11:00 PM — Market closes, camp life for groups
Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Market opens
- Several times daily — Show fights, lance jousting for the wooden horse
- Throughout the day — Historical music (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, shawms)
- Evening — Fire show and market night
- 11:00 PM — Market closes
Sunday, May 3, 2026 — Family Day
- 11:00 AM — Market opens
- Program focus for families and children
- 7:00 PM — Market closes
Highlights Spring Market Freisen 2026
- Medieval market in the wildlife park with deer, wolves, and wild boars
- Show fights by reenactment groups
- Evening fire show
- Archery and lance jousting for children
- Costumed children enter free
- Campsite for reenactment groups
Prices Spring Market Freisen 2026
Adults €12, Families (1–2 adults and children 4–13) €25, costumed children 4–13 free, costumed adults €10. Wildlife park included in market admission.
Practical information — Spring Market Freisen
Getting There
Freisen is located in the north of Saarland (St. Wendel district), about 60 km north of Saarbrücken. By car via the A62 (exit Freisen). The Naturwildpark is located at Hermbacherhof, signposted from the town entrance.
Parking
Large visitor parking lot directly at the wildlife park. A printable parking pass is available on the festival website.
Admission
Adults: €12, Families (1–2 adults and children 4–13): €25, Costumed children (4–13): free, Costumed adults: €10.
Opening Hours
Friday and Saturday 10 AM–11 PM, Sunday 11 AM–7 PM.
Camping
Campsite available for reenactment groups. Information and registration via mittelaltermarkt-freisen.de.
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Where it takes place Spring Market Freisen
Naturwildpark Freisen
Hermbacherhof 1, 66629 Freisen