Easter Spectacle on the Loreley — Knight Tournament and Easter Market
Medieval Easter Knight Tournament with Easter Market on the Loreley Plateau in the UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley
About Easter Spectacle Loreley
The Easter Spectacle on the Loreley is one of the most impressive medieval events in the Rhine-Moselle region. For three days, knights, jesters, artisans, and merchants transform the famous Loreley Plateau high above the Rhine into a vibrant medieval world with a knight tournament and a large Easter market.
From April 4th to 6th, 2026 (Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday), knights on horseback will compete in the grand tournament, jesters will showcase their skills, artisans will offer medieval crafts, and food and drinks based on historical recipes will provide culinary delights. Admission: Adults €15, Children €5, Costumed visitors €10, Preschoolers free.
The Easter Spectacle on the Loreley is the Easter highlight in the Rhine-Moselle region and one of the largest medieval events in Western Germany. Organized by Sündenfrei (bibow communications), an organizer specializing in historical reenactments, the event transforms the famous Loreley Plateau into a vibrant medieval world for three days.
The venue itself is part of the program: The Loreley, a 132-meter-high slate rock on the right bank of the Rhine near Sankt Goarshausen, is one of Germany's most visited tourist attractions. The legend of the singing maiden who lures Rhine boatmen to their doom with her song has inspired Heinrich Heine and countless others to literary works. The rock lies in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Upper Middle Rhine Valley" and offers spectacular views of the Rhine and the surrounding castles from its plateau.
On this historic ground, from April 4th to 6th, 2026, the organizers will set up their camp. At the center is the grand Knight Tournament, where skilled riders in historical armor and with weapons compete against each other on horseback. The tournaments — jousting, melee, and other medieval disciplines — are held several times a day in front of the plateau's grandstand and are the most spectacular element of the spectacle.
The tournament is complemented by a large Easter Market, where numerous merchants and artisans offer their wares: leather goods, jewelry, pottery, clothing, furs, wood carvings, books, toys, and of course, food and drinks according to medieval recipes — roasted suckling pig, lamb skewers, stick bread, mead, and spiced beer. Jesters, jugglers, fire-eaters, and musicians with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and shawm create a lively atmosphere. A small exhibition of historical craft techniques — blacksmithing, pottery, weaving — is also part of the program.
The spectacle is designed to be family-friendly: preschoolers have free admission, and costumed visitors pay a reduced price. Many families and groups come in historical attire and become part of the vibrant reenactment. There are also special hands-on activities for the youngest visitors.
Easter Spectacle Loreley — edition 2026
From Holy Saturday, April 4th, 2026, to Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026, the Easter Spectacle on the Loreley transforms the famous plateau high above the Rhine into a vibrant medieval world. Knight tournaments on horseback, a large Easter market with artisans and merchants, jesters, fire-eaters, and musicians provide an impressive program for three days. Sat and Sun from 11 AM to 8 PM, Mon from 11 AM to 7 PM. Admission: Adults €15, Children €5, Costumed visitors €10, Preschoolers free.
The 2026 edition of the Easter Spectacle takes place over three days throughout the Easter weekend. At its heart is the grand Knight Tournament with multiple disciplines, where riders in historical armor compete against each other in front of the grandstand on the Loreley Plateau.
The accompanying Easter Market brings together numerous merchants and artisans offering leather goods, jewelry, pottery, clothing, and medieval food and drinks. Jesters, jugglers, and musicians with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and shawm animate the entire plateau. Costumed visitors become part of the reenactment and enjoy a reduced admission price.
Programme Easter Spectacle Loreley 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Sat 04/04/2026, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM: Opening, several knight tournaments throughout the day, Easter Market, jester and music performances, evening show.
- Sun 04/05/2026, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM: Highlight with an extended knight tournament, craft demonstrations, family entertainment.
- Mon 04/06/2026, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM: Final day with final tournaments, market closing in the late afternoon.
- Accompanying all days: Craft demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, food according to medieval recipes.
Highlights Easter Spectacle Loreley 2026
Highlights 2026: spectacular knight tournaments on horseback against the backdrop of the Loreley Plateau, a lively Easter Market with artisans and merchants, jesters and musicians, craft demonstrations, and the unique medieval experience in the UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage site.
Prices Easter Spectacle Loreley 2026
Admission: Adults €15, Children €5, Costumed visitors €10, Preschoolers free. Food and drinks are offered at market prices.
Practical information — Easter Spectacle Loreley
Date 2026: Saturday, April 4th to Monday, April 6th, 2026 (Holy Saturday to Easter Monday).
Opening Hours: Sat and Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Mon 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Location: Loreley Plateau, Sankt Goarshausen (Address: Auf der Loreley, 56348 Bornich — Plateau within the municipality of St. Goarshausen).
Admission: Adults €15, Children €5, Costumed visitors €10, Preschoolers free.
Getting there: Sankt Goarshausen is accessible by train (right Rhine line) and via the B42 federal road. From Sankt Goarshausen station, the Loreley funicular railway goes up to the plateau; alternatively, shuttle buses and hiking trails are available.
Note: Travel by public transport is recommended; parking spaces on the plateau are limited.
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