Penzlin Castle Festival
Medieval castle festival with knight's camp at the Old Castle Penzlin
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Medieval Times at the Old Castle
The Old Castle Penzlin in the Mecklenburg Reuter town in the Mecklenburg Lake District is one of Northern Germany's most impressive historical sites. It is famous for its Museum of Everyday Magic and its Witches' Cellar, which documents the history of witch hunts. Once a year, on an August weekend, this castle transforms into a medieval stage: the Penzlin Castle Festival.
A Knight's Camp with History
In front of the castle, knights set up their tents – between a giant wooden water wheel, Viking boats, and a newly erected wooden siege engine. On Saturday and Sunday, knights, nobles, craftspeople, jugglers, artists, and actors gather in the historic castle grounds. The camp life brings the everyday life of past centuries to life.
Knight Fights, Fire Shows, and Hands-on Activities
- Knighting ceremonies and theatre performances by the Penzlin Castle Nobility
- Combat and theatre show by the Order of the Black Knights
- Fire show »Araga Mysteria« on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Axe throwing, archery, trampoline jumping, historical carousels, mini Ferris wheel, Viking boats, and marble run
Band Night and Family Programme
The Castle Festival begins on Friday evening with a band night featuring music and a fire show. On Saturday and Sunday, the knight's camp, the show fights, and a diverse family programme are the focus. International food provides for physical well-being. The festival consciously appeals to families – from the youngest castle visitors to medieval enthusiasts.
A Tradition Since the 1990s
The Penzlin Castle Festival looks back on a long history and has been a firm fixture in the town's event calendar for decades. With each edition, it attracts thousands of visitors from the Mecklenburg Lake District and beyond. The combination of authentic medieval flair and the special aura of the Old Castle with its Witches' Cellar makes the festival unmistakable.
Castle Festival — edition 2026
32nd Penzlin Castle Festival 2026
From August 21 to 23, 2026, the Old Castle Penzlin will transform into a medieval stage for the 32nd time. In front of the castle, knights will set up their camp – between a giant wooden water wheel, Viking boats, and a newly built wooden siege engine.
Friday evening kicks off with a band night featuring music and a fire show. On Saturday and Sunday, knights, nobles, craftspeople, jugglers, and actors will gather at the castle. Highlights include the knighting ceremony and theatre performance by the Penzlin Castle Nobility, the combat and theatre show by the Order of the Black Knights, and the fire show »Araga Mysteria« in the evenings. Axe throwing, archery, trampoline jumping, historical carousels, a mini Ferris wheel, and a marble run complement the programme.
Programme Castle Festival 2026
Programme 2026
- Friday, August 21, 2026 — Band night with music and fire show »Araga Mysteria«
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Knight's camp, knighting ceremony and theatre performance by the Castle Nobility, combat show by the Order of the Black Knights, evening fire show, family programme
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Knight's camp, show fights, music acts, and family programme to conclude the festival
Ongoing: craft market, axe throwing, archery, trampoline jumping, historical carousels, Viking boats, mini Ferris wheel, and international food stalls.
Highlights Castle Festival 2026
- Knight's camp with wooden water wheel, Viking boats, and siege engine
- Knighting ceremony and theatre performance by the Penzlin Castle Nobility
- Fire show »Araga Mysteria« on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Axe throwing, archery, and family programme at the Old Castle
Prices Castle Festival 2026
Admission to the castle grounds. Exact prices will be announced by the Old Castle Penzlin; food available at international food stalls.
Practical information — Castle Festival
Getting There
Penzlin is located in the Mecklenburg Lake District, about 15 km west of Neubrandenburg. By car via the B192. The nearest train station is Neubrandenburg. The Old Castle is in the town centre of Penzlin.
Programme
Friday evening band night with music and fire show, Saturday and Sunday knight's camp, show fights, and family programme.
Contact
Alte Burg Penzlin, Alte Burg 1, 17217 Penzlin, Phone +49 3962 210494, [email protected].
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Where it takes place Castle Festival
Alte Burg Penzlin
Alte Burg 1, 17217 Penzlin