Name: Schlossfestspiele Geislingen 2026
Start: 2026-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wasserschloss Geislingen

Schlossfestspiele Geislingen

About Schlossfestspiele Geislingen

From March 20th to 22nd, 2026, the gates of the Wasserschloss Geislingen will open for the 5th Schlossfestspiele. Around 40 historical traders and camp groups will transform the Schloßplatz into a journey back to the Middle Ages: archery, axe throwing, sword fighting demonstrations, a jousting tournament, and a fire show on Saturday evening. Sunday opening hours for shops throughout the town.

Dates 20 Mar — 22 Mar 2026

Venue Geislingen (08417)

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Edition 2026

Schlossfestspiele Geislingen — edition 2026

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5th Schlossfestspiele at the Wasserschloss Geislingen with approx. 40 historical traders, camp groups, sword fighting, archery, and axe throwing, fire show on Saturday evening, and jousting tournament on Sunday. Sunday opening hours for shops in Geislingen.

5th Edition 2026

The fifth Schlossfestspiele establish the format as a regular spring event in the Southern German medieval calendar. The organizer Vehi Mercatus, one of Southern Germany's largest medieval market organizers, ensures high-quality camp groups and traders.

Highlights Schlossfestspiele Geislingen 2026

Wasserschloss Geislingen as a unique backdrop
Around 40 historical traders and camp groups
Fire show on Saturday evening
Jousting tournament on Sunday
Sunday opening hours for shops in Geislingen parallel to the market

Programme Schlossfestspiele Geislingen 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026 — 5–11 PM

Market opening in the late afternoon
Illuminated castle grounds at dusk
Camp life and catering

Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 11 AM–11 PM

Full market day with all traders
Sword fighting demonstrations, archery, axe throwing
Medieval music and jester performances
Evening: Grand fire show in the inner courtyard

Sunday, March 22, 2026 — 11 AM–5 PM

Jousting tournament with lances and equestrian stunts
Family afternoon with interactive stations
Sunday opening hours for shops in Geislingen
5 PM: Market closes

Prices Schlossfestspiele Geislingen 2026

Day tickets and weekend passes via Vehi Mercatus. Discount for those in historical costume and children under 12 usually free.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossfestspiele Geislingen

Getting There

By car via the B 27 (Stuttgart–Tübingen) or the B 463 (Albstadt–Hechingen). By train to Hechingen or Balingen, then bus to Geislingen. Parking spaces are signposted around the castle.

Opening Hours

Friday 20.3.2026: 5–11 PM. Saturday 21.3.2026: 11 AM–11 PM. Sunday 22.3.2026: 11 AM–5 PM (with Sunday opening for shops in Geislingen).

Admission

Day tickets via Vehi Mercatus; weekend tickets are cheaper. Children under 12 usually free. Those in historical costume receive a discount.

Moated Castle as a Historic Backdrop

The Wasserschloss Geislingen (Schloßplatz 5, 72351 Geislingen) is one of Württemberg's best-preserved moated castle complexes – a two-part castle with moats and a Renaissance structure, nestled in the town center of Geislingen in the Zollernalb district (AGS 08417). Since 2022, the Schlossfestspiele have staged this building annually as a medieval spectacle – the 2026 edition is the fifth and establishes the format as a fixed date in the Southern German medieval market calendar.

40 Traders Camped at the Castle

Around 40 historical traders set up their camps in and around the castle: blacksmiths with glowing forges, basket weavers, leather craftsmen, bakers with wood-fired ovens for flatbread, mead and honey vendors, woodturners, candlemakers, healers with herbal remedies, costume tailors. In addition, camp groups demonstrating life in the High Middle Ages: soldiers, nobles, citizens.

Spectacles and Competitions

Three spectacular highlights mark the weekend: archery with historical recurve bows, axe throwing, and sword fighting demonstrations by the camp groups – both choreographed performances and live duels in full armor. On Saturday evening, from dusk onwards, a fire show with fire-eaters, jugglers, and stilt walkers in the inner courtyard. On Sunday, a jousting tournament with lances and equestrian stunts – the most spectacular program item.

Schedule and Sunday Opening Hours

Friday, March 20, 2026: 5–11 PM. Saturday, March 21, 2026: 11 AM–11 PM. Sunday, March 22, 2026: 11 AM–5 PM. In Geislingen, a Sunday opening for shops takes place parallel to the market Sunday – retailers open their doors, families can combine their market visit with shopping.

Geislingen at the Foot of the Zollernalb

Geislingen is located in the Zollernalb district at the transition from the Swabian Jura (Schwäbische Alb) to Hohenzollern – a scenically attractive region with castles (Hohenzollern, Reichenstein), forests, and the Alb high plateau. The Schlossfestspiele bring together medieval fans from the entire Stuttgart, Tübingen, Reutlingen, and Lake Constance regions. A weekend with medieval atmosphere – and with the most authentic moated castle as a stage that can be found in Southern Germany.