Medieval Festival at Falkenstein Castle

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.