Medieval Festival at Falkenstein Castle
26th Castle Festival at the romantic Falkenstein Castle in the Harz Mountains, Ascension Day 2026
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One of Germany's most beautiful castles becomes a stage
Falkenstein Castle in the Selke Valley is one of the best-preserved castles in the Harz Mountains — a romantic complex high above the valley, with a keep, a medieval well, and a museum that tells the castle's history. It is located in the Pansfelde district of the town Falkenstein/Harz, in the district of Harz, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. After restoration work, the castle will reopen its gates on Ascension Day 2026 — and with it, the 26th Castle Festival, organized by the experienced medieval agency Sündenfrei.
You will immerse yourself in a vibrant medieval world for four days: craftsmen will demonstrate blacksmithing, stonemasonry, and wood carving right in front of the castle walls. Knight fights by the Burgwache (Castle Guard) will take place several times a day in the castle courtyard. In the evenings, concerts by medieval rock bands alternate: Cultus Ferox opens on Ascension Day, followed by Donner und Doria and Wolgemut. Fire juggler Rothar will provide nocturnal effects. Dogs on a leash are allowed, and the family package makes admission exceptionally fair.
Medieval Festival Falkenstein Castle — edition 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day) is the castle's reopening day after restoration. Cultus Ferox opens the medieval festival in the evening in the castle courtyard. Over the following three days, concerts, knight fights, and craft demonstrations will be spread out. Donner und Doria and Wolgemut are two of the other main acts. The festival closes around 7 PM on Sunday.
Programme Medieval Festival Falkenstein Castle 2026
Thursday — May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day, Castle Reopening)
- 10:00 AM — Entry, Opening of the Medieval Market
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM — Craft stalls, Burgwache knight fights, market life
- Evening — Cultus Ferox opens the concert program
Friday — May 15, 2026
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM — Crafts, market life, knight fights
- Evening — Concert by Donner und Doria
- Night — Fire juggling with Rothar
Saturday — May 16, 2026
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM — Main program day with a wedding of crafts, knight fights, and market
- Evening — Concert by Wolgemut
- Night — Fire juggling with Rothar
Sunday — May 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Entry
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Last day of the festival with market, crafts, knight fights
- 7:00 PM — Festival ends
Current program and artist changes on suendenfrei.tv and in the event list from Radio Brocken.
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Practical information — Medieval Festival Falkenstein Castle
Getting there
By car via the B85 to Falkenstein/Harz, then follow signs towards Pansfelde. Parking is available at the castle forecourt with a paid shuttle service up to the castle.
Admission
Adults €10, Children €5, Holders of historical costumes €8. Family discount: only the first child pays full price, other children and kindergarten children are free. Dogs on a leash are permitted.
Opening Hours
Thursday–Saturday 11 AM–8 PM, Sunday until 7 PM. Entry from 10 AM. Castle museum included with admission, closes at 6 PM.
Venue
Burg Falkenstein, OT Pansfelde, Burg Falkenstein 1, 06543 Falkenstein/Harz.
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Where it takes place Medieval Festival Falkenstein Castle
Burg Falkenstein (OT Pansfelde)
Burg Falkenstein 1, 06543 Falkenstein/Harz