Mittelalterfest Kurzweyl und Gaukeley Duderstadt
A magical journey through time in the historic centre of Duderstadt with crafts, jesters, medieval music and camp life
About Mittelalterfest Duderstadt
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The Middle Ages in Duderstadt's half-timbered jewel
The Mittelalterfest Kurzweyl und Gaukeley takes advantage of the unique setting of Duderstadt's old town, with its more than 600 historic half-timbered houses and the striking Gothic town hall dating from the 14th century. The town in Eichsfeld is considered one of the best-preserved half-timbered ensembles in Germany and thus offers an authentic stage for a journey into the Middle Ages.
Market stalls and crafts
On the festival site, around 30 to 50 traders and craftspeople present their products and arts: blacksmiths work glowing iron, potters throw vessels on the wheel, basket weavers, leatherworkers, felt makers, candle pullers and medieval cooks demonstrate their crafts. Medieval dishes such as Flammkuchen, roast suckling pig, herb bread and mead round off the offering.
Jugglery and music
The festival owes its name to its programme of jugglery, juggling, fire shows, archery demonstrations and market music. Minstrels with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, drums and shawm provide the acoustic backdrop. Several show performances per day in different parts of the old town form the backbone of the programme.
Camp life and atmosphere
A medieval camp with historically inspired tents provides insight into everyday life of the period. Inhabitants in period costume are on hand to answer questions and demonstrate old craft techniques. The event is deliberately family-oriented, with children's games, archery for children and a clearly participatory character.
Mittelalterfest Duderstadt — edition 2026
A magical journey through time in summer 2026
The 2026 edition once again brings to life the striking ensemble around the Gothic town hall, which – with its three adjoining buildings from the 13th to 16th centuries – is one of the oldest town halls in Germany. This authentic setting makes the Duderstadt Mittelalterfest one of the most atmospheric of its kind in Lower Saxony.
Family programme
A particular focus in 2026 lies on the family programme: children can try out archery, get to know medieval games, lend a hand at the blacksmith and take part in costume workshops.
Programme Mittelalterfest Duderstadt 2026
Programme structure Saturday and Sunday
The complete 2026 programme will be announced by the organiser in advance. The tried-and-tested structure follows these cornerstones:
- Saturday 08/08, from 11 am – Market opens, launch of craft stalls and show stages
- 11 am – 12 noon – First show round with jesters, jugglers and archers
- 2 pm – Grand festive procession of the camp groups through the old town
- Afternoon – Children's programme, archery, blacksmithing demonstrations
- 8 pm – Evening concert with a medieval band
- 10 pm – Fire show at the town hall
- Sunday 09/08, from 11 am – Market hours with family focus
- 2 pm – Knightly tournament demonstration
- 5 pm – Closing concert and market closing around 6 pm
Highlights Mittelalterfest Duderstadt 2026
- Authentic setting around the Gothic Duderstadt town hall
- 30 to 50 medieval trader and craft stalls
- Jugglery, fire shows, archers and market music
- Medieval camp with a historical way of life
- Family programme with hands-on activities for children
Prices Mittelalterfest Duderstadt 2026
Practical information — Mittelalterfest Duderstadt
Getting there
Historic centre of Duderstadt around Marktstraße and the town hall. Arrival via the B27/B247. Parking in the car parks on the edge of town (Westerturm, Gymnasium). The town centre is a pedestrian zone. Bus connection from Göttingen station with line 173.
Tickets
Admission to the Mittelalterfest is generally free or with a modest suggested donation. Stalls and hands-on activities are partly offered for a small fee.
On site
Food and drink stalls with medieval specialities (mead, beer, roast suckling pig, Flammkuchen, herb bread). Toilets available in the town centre. Event takes place in all weather, stalls under canopies.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Duderstadt old town, a wide range of holiday apartments in Eichsfeld. Further accommodation in Göttingen (about 30 minutes by car).
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