Nordischer Budenzauber Berlin — Viking Festival at Strandbad Orankesee
Viking camp, sword fighting, and mead brewing at Berlin's lakeside lido
About Nordischer Budenzauber
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A Viking Village by the Lake — Right in the Middle of Berlin
The Strandbad Orankesee in Alt-Hohenschönhausen is one of Berlin's few classic lakeside lidos — a small lake with a sandy beach, swimming facilities, and meadows, nestled in a quiet residential area in the Lichtenberg district. Once a year, on the last weekend of April, the lido becomes a Viking village: authentic tent camps, campfires, Viking boats on the beach, and several craft stalls along the promenade.
What to Expect
- Authentic Viking Camp with tents, campfires, and costumed performers
- Sword and Axe Fighting Demonstrations
- Archery and Axe Throwing to participate in
- Fire Show after sunset on Saturday evening
- Market Stalls with Nordic crafts: blacksmith work, leather goods, wool clothing, horns
- Culinary Delights: Mead (honey wine), bratwurst, lard pastries, farmer's bread, herbal tea
- Stage Program with acrobatics, stilt theatre, and music (see program tab)
- Family Attractions: Viking boats to view, giant marble run, wooden water wheel, mini Ferris wheel
- Affordable admission: €8 adults, €4 children, under 6 free
Cocolorus Diaboli — The Organizer
Cocolorus Diaboli is one of Germany's largest agencies for medieval and Viking festivals, organizing over 30 markets nationwide each year. The performers are experienced reenactors — the aim is historical accuracy, not fantasy costumes. It premiered in Berlin in 2025; the festival runs for its 2nd edition in 2026.
Alt-Hohenschönhausen as a District
Alt-Hohenschönhausen is located in the Lichtenberg district in northeastern Berlin. The area is quiet, interspersed with prefabricated housing and small single-family home settlements, but boasts three unusual gems: Obersee, Orankesee, and Hohenschönhausen Castle. Strandbad Orankesee is one of Berlin's most accessible and idyllic lidos — the perfect backdrop for a Viking festival that focuses on water, sand, and fire.
Nordischer Budenzauber — edition 2026
The second Berlin edition of Nordischer Budenzauber takes place on the weekend of April 25th and 26th, 2026 at Strandbad Orankesee. The organizer is Cocolorus Diaboli, an established reenactment agency that organizes medieval and Viking festivals nationwide.
Address: Gertrudstraße 7, 13055 Berlin (Alt-Hohenschönhausen district, Lichtenberg borough). Admission: Adults €8, Children 6–16 years €4, younger children free. Opening hours: Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.
Programme Nordischer Budenzauber 2026
Stage and Show Program (Both Days)
- Mad Eye — Chair Acrobatics
- Traumfänger — Mask Theatre and Stilt Walking
- Paulette — Comedic Stage Show
- Fabula Aetatis — Drums and Pipes (Both Days)
Saturday Specials
- Opus Furore — Unicycle Juggling
- Fire Show after sunset around 8:30/9:00 PM
- Extended market and camp operations until 10 PM
In the Camp
- Authentic Viking tent camp with campfires
- Sword and Axe Fighting Demonstrations
- Archery and Axe Throwing to participate in
- Craft demonstrations: blacksmithing, wood carving, weaving, leatherwork
On the Beach
- Viking boats to view on the sandy beach
- Giant marble run (for children)
- Wooden water wheel
- Mini Ferris wheel
Market Stalls
- Blacksmith work, leather goods, wool clothing, horns, jewelry
- Mead (honey wine), bratwurst, lard pastries, farmer's bread, herbal tea
Vehi Mercatus Market Calendar · Cocolorus Diaboli · Berliner Freizeit Tipps
Highlights Nordischer Budenzauber 2026
Prices Nordischer Budenzauber 2026
Adults €8, Children 6–16 years €4, under 6 free. Day tickets at the Strandbad Orankesee entrance. Individual participation activities (archery, axe throwing) are subject to a fee on site (€3–€5).
Practical information — Nordischer Budenzauber
Getting There
Tram M27 to Orankestrand (5-minute walk to the entrance) is the shortest route. Alternatively, Tram M4/M5 or Bus 259 (each a 10–15 minute walk). By car: Gertrudstraße 7, parking available in the vicinity, but crowded on festival weekends.
Admission
Adults €8, Children 6–16 years €4, under 6 free. Day tickets available at the entrance.
Opening Hours
Saturday 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday 10 AM–6 PM (Fire show on Saturday after sunset around 8:30/9:00 PM).
On Site
Family-friendly festival, dog-friendly (on leash). Sand and grass — sturdy shoes recommended. Mead and beer available, but the focus is on performances and crafts. Cash recommended.
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Where it takes place Nordischer Budenzauber
Strandbad Orankesee
Gertrudstraße 7, 13055 Berlin