Emmerse yourself
in a medieval world full of action, spectacle, music, and enjoyment

A medieval festival is lovingly staged at Kaltenberg Castle, inviting visitors to join in, watch, and marvel at the music, crafts, and juggling. The highlight of the Kaltenberg experience is the grand jousting tournament show. Daring riders storm the arena, while fire, light, and music thrill all the senses. A live show in a class of its own.

Experience over 8 hours of entertainment on 5 stages and throughout the grounds, a market with lively crafts and over 100 stalls, medieval delicacies, and a thrilling jousting show in the arena—a fantastic experience...

Knight on a rising horse
Kaltenberg Arena at night Atmosphere with smoke

Legendary Knight Tournament Show

band on stage

Music & Juggling

Medieval specialties

Enjoyment & culinary delights

Schmid at work

Market & Crafts

Fridays – Night event

Dates: July 17 | July 24

Fridays at Kaltenberg Castle begin at 5 p.m. and offer entertainment until late into the night.  
 
Stroll through the market, enjoy musicians, Jugglers & Performers and immerse yourself in a magical medieval world.At 9 p.m., after dark, the grand knight tournament showbegins as the dramatic highlight of the day—intense, mythical, and impressively staged.
 
After the show, the night continues:firelight, musicians, Jugglers & Performers camp groups fill the grounds with spectacle and emotion. An atmosphere that invites you to celebrate together and be part of this glittering medieval festival until late into the night.

Admission / Program start: 5:00 p.m.
Parade: 7:00 p.m.
Tournament show: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Program end: 1:30 a.m.

Tickets from: €34.90

Saturdays – Evening event

Dates: July 11 | July 18 | July 25

On Saturdays, the gates of Kaltenberg Castle open forthe evening eventat 4 p.m. 
 
Stroll through the market and discover the music and juggling program on and off our stages.As dusk falls, the evening tournament begins—the grand knight tournament show in the arena unfolds its full effect between light, shadow, and darkness, becoming the emotional highlight of the evening.
 
And after the tournament?The market, the medieval camps, the live stages, and the taverns and pubs invite you to linger for hours. Experience an unforgettable, magical summer night.

Admission / Program start: 4:00 p.m.
Parade: 6:00 p.m.
Tournament show: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Program end: 12:30 a.m.

Tickets from: €34.90

Sundays – Daytime event

Dates: July 12 | July 19 | July 26

Sunday at Kaltenberg Castle is family day for all generations—relaxed, emotional, and full of magic.

Music, juggling, crafts, and lively market activity create a special atmosphere for young and old alike from 12 noon onwards. The highlight of the day is the grand jousting tournament show in the arena—powerfully staged and an unforgettable experience. 
 
The children's jousting tournament: The arena show is followed by a highlight that only takes place on Sunday. Nowthe children take center stage in the arena. In the big children's tournament, they become little knights themselves, demonstrate their courage and skill, and are then ceremoniously knighted. A moment full of pride, joy, and shining eyes.

Admission / Program start: 12:00 p.m.
Parade: 2:00 p.m.
Tournament show: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Program end: 8:30 p.m.

Tickets from: €34.90

The Gauklernacht

Date: July 10

The Gauklernacht traditionally marks the atmospheric start of the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament. On this night, the grounds with their five live stages belong entirely to the jugglers, minstrels, and jesters, who entertain the audience late into the night with fantastic performances. Until eventually everyone is celebrating together.
 
Only today can you experience our artists with special or extra-long performances. One of the highlights of the night is an impressive musical fireworks display that bathes the entire Kaltenberg Castle in magical colors.

Gauklernacht no tournament during the Gauklernacht .
 

Admission / Program start: 5:00 p.m.
Parade: 8:00 p.m.
No knight tournament show
Program end: 2:00 a.m.

Tickets from: €44.90

Impressions from the market

What can you expect?

More than 8 hours of programming

Immerse yourself

Medieval specialties

That smells wonderful!

Discover delicacies

Fill your belly

children's tournament

Join in

children's tournament

Sundays for the young knights

Impressions from the camp

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Warehouse in Kaltenberg

Experience the Middle Ages