Play & Camp on Nyborg Ramparts

10.00-19.00: The St. Mads' Spring Market
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities as the St. Mads' Spring Market comes to Nyborg.

10.00-19.00: The Warriors’ Camp

Experience the exciting camp life and listen to stories about war and everyday life in the Middle Ages.

10.00-13.00: Pony rides on the Ramparts
Make the festival day extra magical for the children with a cozy pony ride on the historic ramparts, where they can feel like real little medieval riders.

10.15-10.45: Sharp Weapons Demonstration.
The King's soldier, Nicolai Swift-Hand, presents a demonstration explaining the various kinds of weapons and their methods of use.

10.45-11.00: Musical Sneak Peek: Spamalot

Jumpstart the summer musical season! Join Nyborg Voldspil for an exciting teaser performance of this year's hilarious production.

11.00-13.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School

Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tailored to all skill levels using steel, wooden, or foam weapons. Stop by the experienced medieval stylist, offering both authentic and fantasy-inspired braids and updos.

13.30-14.00: Combat Show by the Saint Laurentius Fratrum

Witness the Warriors of the Saint Laurentius' Brotherhood showcase fierce combat with weapons and armor, and even test your skills against the armored fighters!

14.00-18.00: Pony rides on the Ramparts

Make the festival day extra magical for the children with a cozy pony ride on the historic ramparts, where they can feel like real little medieval riders.

15.00-18.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School

Borgmestergården

10.00-19.00: Kids' Treasure Hunt

The Kingdom’s coats of arms are missing! Become a bounty hunter and help us track down the lost shields. The quest starts and ends at Borgmestergården

10.30-11.00: Danehof dance for all

Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at Borgmestergården.

11.00-11.30: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus’ pranks and juggling.

12.30-13.00: Danehof dance for all

Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at Borgmestergården.

16.30-17.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad" at Borgmestergården.

17.30-18.00: Music by Guldganger

Experience a truly world-class market atmosphere as Guldganger spreads musical magic in inside Borgmestergården.

The Tournament Square

10.00-14.00: Horse carriage ride in the medieval Nyborg
Experience Nyborg from a horse-drawn carriage. Ticket price: DKK 25 per person.

10.30-11.00: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris's Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds.

11.00-12.30: Knightly Talk with Hans Bonde

Discover the reality behind medieval knight tournaments as Hans Bonde invites you to a captivating lecture on the age of chivalry. The lecture is in Danish. Buy tickets here.

12.00-12.30: Medieval fashion show
Fashion show at the Tournament Square – watch and learn about the beautiful medieval costumes.

12.40-13.30: Knight Tournament
Get ready for a spectacular international jousting tournament! Watch the skilled riders from the Dutch team HEI clash in a thrilling contest of courage, speed, and precision. Buy grandstand tickets here for DKK 30 per person. This tournament includes a teaser performance by Nyborg Voldspil with this year's hilarious production, Spamalot.

14.00-14.30: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris's Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds.

14.40-15.10: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue and Kaare Johannessen
With lots of energy and hilarious antics, they will take children and adults alike on a time-traveling journey filled with captivating narratives and thrilling tall tales.

15.00-18.00: Horse carriage ride in the medieval Nyborg
Experience Nyborg from a horse-drawn carriage. Ticket price: DKK 25 per person.

16.00-16.30: Horseback Archery

Hold onto your hats! Watch horse and rider become one at breakneck speed on the tournament grounds, aiming for the most challenging targets with bow and arrow.

17.00-17.30: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

18.00-18.30: Knight Tournament
Get ready for a spectacular international jousting tournament! Watch the skilled riders from the Dutch team HEI clash in a thrilling contest of courage, speed, and precision. Buy grandstand tickets here.

The Bards' Square

10.00-19.00: The DaneLounge and Board Game Cafe at Nyborg Library
Put on medieval attire and explore the Middle Ages in Nyborg Library's DaneLounge, or gather your friends for the open board game café and enjoy games such as Kingdomino, Castle Builder, or Carcassonne.

10.00-19.00: Hobby Horse Arena
Practice with your hobby horse for the great jousting tournament in the library's garden.

10.00-12.30: Draw a Knight or a Princess
Bring out the colored pencils and let your imagination run wild! Come and draw your very own brave knight or beautiful princess.

10.00-12.00: Paint Your Own Coat of Arms
Become the most colorful knight at the festival and paint your very own shield/coat of arms exactly the way you want it!

10.00-10.30: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

12.00-12.30: Music by Guldganger

Experience a truly world-class market atmosphere as Guldganger spreads musical magic.

12.30-15.00: Paint Your Own Coat of Arms
Become the most colorful knight at the festival and paint your very own shield/coat of arms exactly the way you want it!

14.00-15.00: Medieval Board Games
Take a break from the bustling market crowd and challenge your friends or family to the board games of the past – just like they did in the Middle Ages.

14.30-15.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls.

15.00-19.00: Bird Felting Workshop
Bring the finest little feathered friends to life with your own hands as we dive into the cozy craft of felting.

15.30-16.00: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus

Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

19.00-21.00: Mead Tasting Experience at the Skjaldekroen Tent
Enter the Skjaldekroen tent and be transported to an era when kings raised their cups, and the poetry of skalds echoed through the great hall. Now, you can savor mead – the golden honey beverage, as it tastes today, brewed with respect for tradition and a passion for the craft. Purchase tickets here.

The Interactive Museum

10.00-15.00: Plant Dyeing of Medieval Garments
Watch nature’s colors unfold! Stop by the steaming cauldrons where museum curator Sigrid Lundblad uses medieval plants to transform neutral yarn into spectacular, vibrant colors.

10.15-10.30: Feel history come alive in "Spotlight on History"
Lose yourself in fantastic tales during a series of short talks. Our passionate historical interpreters will shine a spotlight on the deadly martial arts of the Middle Ages, the Reformation's impact on Denmark, the forgotten secrets of medieval cooking, early Renaissance legal history, and the devastation of the Black Death in the 1300s.

11.00-11.30: Presentation of the Castle Project
Come and hear more about the Castle Project and the fascinating work behind the scenes.
Meeting point: By the test wall behind Nyborg Castle.

13.00-13.30: Beer Tasting – Taste Historical Brews
Discover the history of beer as an essential daily source of energy. Enjoy samples of historic brews presented by Østfyns Museer and Refsvindinge Brewery.

14.00-14.30: Presentation of the Castle Project
Come and hear more about the Castle Project and the fascinating work behind the scenes.
Meeting point: By the test wall behind Nyborg Castle.

15.15-15.30: Feel history come alive in "Spotlight on History"
Lose yourself in fantastic tales during a series of short talks. Our passionate historical interpreters will shine a spotlight on the deadly martial arts of the Middle Ages, the Reformation's impact on Denmark, the forgotten secrets of medieval cooking, early Renaissance legal history, and the devastation of the Black Death in the 1300s.

16.00-16.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance.

17.15-17.30: Feel history come alive in "Spotlight on History"
Lose yourself in fantastic tales during a series of short talks. Our passionate historical interpreters will shine a spotlight on the deadly martial arts of the Middle Ages, the Reformation's impact on Denmark, the forgotten secrets of medieval cooking, early Renaissance legal history, and the devastation of the Black Death in the 1300s.

Historical Stalls

10.00-19.00: The Historical Stalls are open

10.00-19.00: Archery and crossbow shooting
Test your skills on the bow and the crossbow - how well can you hit the target? Price: DKK 20 per person.

10.00-16.00: Open Rehearsals at Nyborg Voldspil
Get a unique glimpse into the creative process behind this year’s production. This summer, Nyborg Voldspil presents the hilarious, knight-themed musical Spamalot.

The Market Town and Castle Market

10.00-19.00: The market stalls in Slotsgade are open

10.00-15.00: The town's shops are open
Explore the many shops in the city and taste all the unique Danehof specialties

10.30-11.00: Fire Juggling

Experience the magic up close! Watch the dancing flames as Signe delivers a thrilling and captivating fire performance.

11.15-12.00: Karen and Maren Milking Cows

Get ready for a cheerful and unpredictable street encounter! Theater Figuletta's beloved characters, Karen and Maren Milking Cows, will be roaming the streets, spreading medieval nonsense and infectious joy right in our midst.

12.00-13.00: Stilt-Walking Jester
Meet the towering jester roaming around with a mischievous smile, always ready for a bit of playful trickery.

13.15-14.00: The Bishop and the Monk
Keep a sharp eye on the streets! Theater Figuletta's solemn bishop and his sneaky monk are roaming around, spreading plenty of entertaining antics, fun, and mischief at street level.

14.00-15.00: Giant Stilt-Walking Raven

Make way for the giant raven roaming Danehof, spreading its wings and good energy wherever it goes.

15.15-16.00: The Peasant Wife and Mads the Billy Goat

Watch out for this delightful duo! Spreading cheerful market vibes and engaging with everyone they meet, these wonderful street characters from Theater Figuletta will bring lots of laughter to the festival.

16.00-17.00: Stilt-Walking Jester
Meet the towering jester roaming around with a mischievous smile, always ready for a bit of playful trickery.

17.15-18.00: The Bishop and the Monk
Keep a sharp eye on the streets! Theater Figuletta’s solemn bishop and his sneaky monk are roaming around, spreading plenty of entertaining antics, fun, and mischief at street level.

Food Market

10.00-19.00: The food area is open
Experience the food area and explore the many exciting food stalls. Here you will find popcorn, soft ice, churros, coffee and cake, savory pancakes, roasted pork sandwiches, sausages and many other delicious things.

12.00-12.30: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with mad medieval tales at the food market.

13.30-14.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

15.15-15.45: Music by Guldganger
Experience a truly world-class market atmosphere as Guldganger spreads musical magic.

18.00-18.30: Fire Juggling
Experience the magic up close! Watch the dancing flames as Signe delivers a thrilling and captivating fire performance.

Vor Frue Church

10.00-18.00: Open to Visitors
Everyone is welcome to visit the church. Please note that the church is closed to the public during religious services.

11.00-15.00: Korsbrødrecafé in the Monk’s Cellar
Korsbrødrecafé where you can buy historic beer, apple juice and sausages and consume it under a 15th-century ceiling with vaults.

11.00-13.00: Icon Painting
A workshop especially for children and families, hosted by church and cultural worker Stine

14.00-15.00: Lecture – Sheep, Profit, and Spiritual Food: Cistercian Monasteries in the Middle Ages
With Susanne William Rasmussen, Dr.Phil. & Ph.D. in Ancient History and Sociology of Religion. Free admission.

18.30-20.00: Historical Pub Crawl
Take a trip around the city's backyards and the church's basement and get the story of the medieval interaction between church, merchant and king. Beer and dram with historical roots will be served during the tour.
Tickets cost DKK 299 and can be purchased here.

19.30-21.00: Historical Pub Crawl

Take a trip around the city's backyards and the church's basement and get the story of the medieval interaction between church, merchant and king. Beer and dram with historical roots will be served during the tour.
Tickets cost DKK 299 and can be purchased here.