Medieval Summer Market Freisen
Three days of the Middle Ages with jesters, knights, music, and market at the Wildlife Park
About Medieval Market Freisen
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Three Days Traveling into the Middle Ages
Medieval markets are no longer a niche in Germany – and the Medieval Summer Market Freisen is one of the most beautiful in the greater Saar-Pfalz-Hunsrück region. For three days, the history, crafts, and joie de vivre of the Middle Ages come alive: at the Hermbacher Hof near the Freisen Wildlife Park, visitors encounter camp life with real fires and tents, knights in full armor, ladies, jesters, and minstrels.
Market Stalls with Genuine Crafts
Numerous traders present historical goods – not cheap mass-produced items, but genuine artisan crafts: hand-forged knives, silver and leather work, wood carvings, herbs and tinctures, felt goods, medieval clothing, drinking horns, and jewelry. Those who wish can watch the craftspeople at work and take a piece of their journey into the Middle Ages home with them.
Culinary Delights from Wood-Fired Ovens and Fire Pits
The market also stays true to its historical theme when it comes to food. Breads are baked in their own wood-fired ovens, and wild sausages, spit-roasted meats, and stews are prepared over open fires. Specialties include 'Stockbrote' (stick bread) – bread baked over an open fire – as well as crêpes, waffles, and the obligatory mead (honey wine) and Viking beer. Vegetarians will also find options.
Minstrels and Jesters – The Stage Program
Various performance areas are spread across the market square: Medieval music groups with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, drums, and shawms perform on the main stage. Jesters show off their tricks, jugglers and fire-eaters leave audiences in awe, and storytellers enchant children. The highlight is usually the fire show on Saturday evening – when the sun sets behind the Hunsrück hills, the spectacle begins.
Camp Life as the Centerpiece
Medieval reenactors from all over the German-speaking world set up their tents on the festival grounds. They live for three days like their ancestors – cooking over open fires, sleeping on straw and in tents, wearing only historical clothing. Visitors can tour the camp, chat with the reenactors, and get a direct impression of everyday life in the Middle Ages.
Freisen in the St. Wendel District
Freisen is located in the northern Saarland in the St. Wendel district, on the border with Rhineland-Palatinate. The Freisen Wildlife Park is a popular excursion destination with animals from local forests – deer, wild boar, wolves – and, together with the medieval market, offers the ideal family weekend. Combining both provides a complete program.
Medieval Market Freisen — edition 2026
Organizer MB historische Veranstaltungsplanung is organizing the summer edition as in previous years – a popular destination for medieval fans from Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Lorraine, and the Hunsrück. Opening hours: Friday 4 PM–11 PM, Saturday 10 AM–12 AM, Sunday 11 AM–7 PM.
A spring edition in Freisen and further medieval markets in Hockenheim and Hassalaha complement the organizer's annual program.
Programme Medieval Market Freisen 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- 4:00 PM — Market opening by the Market Master
- Market stalls with historical crafts and goods
- Camp life of the reenactor groups
- First minstrels on the main stage
- Evening market conclusion with campfire atmosphere
Saturday, August 1, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- 10:00 AM — Market opens
- Throughout the day — Market activities, craft demonstrations, minstrel program
- Afternoons — Jesters, jugglers, storytellers for families
- Evening — Main concert on stage
- Late evening — Grand Fire Show after dark
- Market open until midnight
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 11:00 AM — Sunday opening
- Morning — Family program, storytellers, craft activities for children
- Afternoon — Final stage program with minstrels
- 7:00 PM — Market closes
Full program with stage times and participants for 2026 at mittelaltermarkt-freisen.de.
Highlights Medieval Market Freisen 2026
- Three days of the Middle Ages at Freisen Wildlife Park
- Camp life with reenactor groups from across the DACH region
- Fire show on Saturday evening
- Culinary delights from wood-fired ovens and open fires
- Can be combined with a visit to the Wildlife Park
Prices Medieval Market Freisen 2026
Day tickets and weekend tickets available at the box office. Family prices and discounts for medieval clothing may be available.
Practical information — Medieval Market Freisen
Opening Hours
Friday: 4:00 PM–11:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM–12:00 AM | Sunday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Getting Here
By car via the A62 (Freisen exit) or A1 (Türkismühle exit). Parking available at the Freisen Wildlife Park, expanded on market days.
By Train
Türkismühle station (DB), then continue by bus or taxi to Freisen. Approx. 1 hour from Saarbrücken main station, approx. 1 hour 15 minutes from Trier main station.
Admission
Day tickets and weekend tickets available at the box office. Children under 6 often free, family prices available. Medieval clothing may be rewarded with a discount – inquire on site.
On Site
Family-friendly, ideal for a day trip. Medieval clothing recommended, but not mandatory. Bring cash – many stalls do not accept cards. The market remains open in case of rain; sturdy footwear is recommended.
Combine with Wildlife Park Visit
The Freisen Wildlife Park is right next door and is open as usual during the market – a perfect combination for families with children.
Organizer Contact
MB historische Veranstaltungsplanung, Matthias Broszeit, Tel. 0177-8959056, [email protected]. Also for vendor registrations and camp bookings.
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Where it takes place Medieval Market Freisen
Hermbacher Hof am Naturwildpark Freisen
Hermbacher Hof / Naturwildpark Freisen, 66629 Freisen