Viking Festival at Regenstein Castle
Three days of Viking camp, battles, and fire magic over the Easter weekend above Blankenburg
About Viking Festival Regenstein
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Vikings Conquer the Harz
More than a thousand years after the last true Norsemen set foot on German soil, the Viking Age returns annually to a very special place: Regenstein Castle, first documented in 1169, located three kilometers north of Blankenburg. Carved out of the sandstone massif, with 32 rock chambers and a panoramic view of up to fifty kilometers in clear weather, the fortress is one of the most spectacular destinations in the Harz district even without any festival. For the Easter weekend, it becomes the stage for the Viking Festival — and this is the twentieth time.
Camp Life, Crafts, and Market
In the knight's camp, the Solheimsippe pitch their tents, warriors engage in dramatic mock battles with sword and shield, and over 30 craftspeople and traders set up their stalls across the ramparts. You can watch the horn carver at work, see a tablet weaver creating intricate braids, or have the shield maker explain why a Viking swing is more than just a blow. A free shuttle bus takes you from the parking lot at the edge of the forest up to the castle.
Fire, Music, and Easter Spirit
As the sun sets behind the sandstone cliffs, the Easter bonfire blazes on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The band Weltenkrieger plays medieval tunes on historical instruments, fire artist Rudolfo enchants with a fakir show, and storyteller Theo Theodor transports you to the world of Norse sagas. Cookhouses and taverns serve mead and beer, along with stick bread, garlic bread, and hearty sausages — Viking fare as you imagine it.
Family Festival with Tradition
The festival is one of the most traditional medieval events in Saxony-Anhalt and is particularly popular with families: at hands-on workshops, children learn candle making, can try crossbow shooting, axe throwing, or listen to stories from Freyas Sippe. For Easter, the Easter Bunny also carves a path through the castle ruins, hiding gifts for the little ones. The event is organized by COEX Veranstaltungs GmbH from Cottbus, which has curated the event with great attention to historical detail for years.
Viking Festival Regenstein — edition 2026
The 20th Viking Festival at Regenstein Castle will take place from April 4 to 6, 2026, around the Easter weekend. For three days, visitors can experience the camp life of the Solheimsippe, watch over thirty craftspeople at work, and witness Viking warriors defending their honor in mock battles. The fortress opens daily from 10 AM, and the Easter bonfire will be lit at 7 PM on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. For the anniversary, organizer COEX announces special program highlights and a larger market.
Programme Viking Festival Regenstein 2026
Day 1 — Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the Viking camp, free shuttle bus from the parking lot
- 11:00 AM — Market with over 30 craft stalls (horn carving, tablet weaving, shield making)
- 1:00 PM — First mock battles by the Solheimsippe on the castle plateau
- 3:00 PM — Hands-on activities for children: candle making, crossbow shooting, axe throwing
- 4:00 PM — Concert by Weltenkrieger with historical instruments
- 5:30 PM — Stories by Theo Theodor at Freya's campfire
- 7:00 PM — Lighting of the Easter bonfire, fire show by Rudolfo
Day 2 — Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Family Day: Easter Bunny hides gifts in the castle grounds
- 12:00 PM — Market and craft demonstrations
- 2:00 PM — Grand battle reenactment by the Solheimsippe
- 3:30 PM — Juggling, acrobatics, and storytelling session
- 5:00 PM — Concert by Weltenkrieger
- 7:00 PM — Second Easter bonfire with fakir and fire show by Rudolfo
Day 3 — Easter Monday, April 6, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Last market day, all stalls open
- 1:00 PM — Final mock battles and Viking tournament
- 3:00 PM — Farewell concert and camp dismantling from 6 PM
Note: The full stage program will be announced by the organizer COEX shortly before the event via official channels.
Highlights Viking Festival Regenstein 2026
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Getting There
Regenstein Castle is located three kilometers north of Blankenburg (Harz). By car via the B81; parking is available at the edge of the forest below the castle, with a free shuttle bus running from there to the castle entrance. By train to Blankenburg (Harz), then bus or taxi (approx. 5 km).
Opening Hours
Daily from 10 AM. Easter bonfire on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday at 7 PM each day.
Admission
Day ticket €12 adults, €8 for costumed attendees (in historical clothing), €6 reduced (schoolchildren up to 16, students, severely disabled), €30 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16). Children under 7 free.
What to Bring
Sturdy footwear recommended — the castle is located on uneven rocky terrain. Bring warm clothing if the weather is cool, as the wind can be brisk at the top of the Platenberg.
Contact
Tourist Information Blankenburg, [email protected], +49 3944 362260.
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Where it takes place Viking Festival Regenstein
Burg und Festung Regenstein
Am Platenberg, 38889 Blankenburg (Harz)