Historical Burgenfest in Manderscheid, Germany

26 – 27 August 2023

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Basic Information

When: 26 – 27 August 2023

Where: Manderscheid, Germany

Map: Manderscheid on Google Maps

Official website: https://burgen-manderscheid.de/?p=692

Hotels: Hotels in Manderscheid

burgenfest

Manderscheid in Germany brings the Middle Ages back to life with the fabulously historic annual Burgenfest on the last weekend of August.

Historical Burgenfest

“Burgenfest” festival takes place around the two Castles of Manderscheid.

The Upper Castle was built around 973 and is the oldest in the Eifel region.

The lower was first recorded around 1133.

Opposing sides owned both castles by opposing sides who remained enemies for many years, so the region has seen many battles.

The castles are spectacularly perched on a hillside with views over the lush volcanic Eifel landscape.

The Lion Knights will transform the field to Medieval times with jousting tournaments, sword fights, and bow and arrow demonstrations.

Throughout the castle grounds, singers, musicians, jugglers, and fire-eaters will continually entertain and delight the crowd.

Highlights

A real highlight of the festival is the historical artisan market, where blacksmiths, lantern artisans, and flower arrangers, among others, will demonstrate their traditional skills.

Children will be entertained with puppet shows and their very own jousting tournament.

Destination

Check-in date

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Check-out date

Fri 29 Sep 2023

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Pension Haus Sonneck is a lovely guest house in Manderscheid with a restaurant, bar, garden, and terrace. There is free WiFi and parking.

The Manderscheid town centre is a 10-minute walk from here and only 5 minutes to Mandersheid’s two famous castles, Overberg Castle and Niederburg Castle.

This pension has excellent reviews from its visitors.