Medieval Festival Middeleeuws in Ter Apel, The Netherlands

About the Medieval Festival Middeleeuws in Ter Apel

The Middeleeuws Festival is the most authentic medieval event in the Netherlands.

With lots of attention to detail, you will be immediately transported back to the 13th century.

As in 1465, groups of travelers, mostly soldiers/mercenaries, but also marketers, craftsmen and musicians, set up campsites around the Monastery for the traditional annual party.

The annual market was not only about trade, but it was also a time of celebration and clashes were settled on the battlefield.

It’s held in a very special setting: around the monastery in Ter Apel (Klooster Ter Apel).

Canons booming, knights charging, medieval banquets, and spectacular fireworks are just some of what you’ll experience.

A unique opportunity to experience the Middle Ages!

To see and do

You can see a lot of craftsmen, such as carpenters, masons, bricklayers, stained glass workers, forgers, roofers, and more, at the building site of Medieval Festival Ter Apel.

You can even lend a hand by doing some whitewashing or chopping wood.

At the Medieval Festival Ter Apel you can expect lots of fun with so much to see and do.

It’s a family affair with special things for the little ones: a medieval play area where they can bake bread and help build!

Medieval eating

Partake in a typical Dutch medieval banquet or medieval midday meal.

On Saturday night, there is a large medieval banquet with medieval dishes, romantic and soaring music of troubadours, stories that bring the Middle Ages very close.

In the Middle Ages, lunch was considered the main meal of the day.

On Sunday, enjoy a richly filled buffet with crispy bush soup straight from the kettle, gingerbread cakes, bread with delicious cheeses, herring, juicy legham with honey cheese sauce, salads and a sweet

Participating in the medieval banquet costs an additional €52.50 per person and the medieval lunch €35.00 per person and the prices include food, drinks and entertainment.

Up to 50 people can eat along, so pre-booking is required.

While dressing in medieval costume is not compulsory, we highly recommend it!