Play & Camp on Nyborg Ramparts

10.00-16.00: The St. Mads' Spring Market
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities as the St. Mads' Spring Market comes to Nyborg.

10.00-16.00: The Warriors' Camp

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

10.00-15.00: 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.

10.30-12.30: 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.

12.30-13.00: 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!

14.00-16.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School

Borgmestergården

10.00-16.00: 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.

13.30-14.00: Music by Guldganger

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

14.00-14.30: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus’ pranks and juggling.

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.

10.00-10.30: 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.

11.00-11.30: 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.

11.30-12.00: Fire Juggling

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

12.00-12.30: 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.

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. 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.

14.30-15.00: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at the Tournament Square.

15.15-16.00: Grand Parade
King Valdemar III and his mighty guardian, the notorious Count Gerhard, will deliver their final address to the assembly before departing Nyborg in a grand procession through the town.

The Bards' Square

10.00-16.00: 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.

10.00-16.00: Hobby Horse Arena
Practice with your hobby horse for the great jousting tournament in the library's garden.

10.00-12.00: Make Your Own Medieval Medallion
Step back into the Middle Ages and create your very own beautiful medallion, just like the skilled artisans of the past used to make.

10.00-12.00: 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.

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.

11.15-11.45: Music by Guldganger

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

12.00-16.00: Craft Beautiful Things with Wooden Beads
Unleash your creativity and make lovely keepsakes from wooden beads that you can wear around your neck, on your wrist, or carry in your pocket.

13.30-14.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad".

The Interactive Museum

10.00-16.00: 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.

10.15-11.00: 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

12.15-12.30: Feel history come alive in "Spotlight on History"

12.30-13.00: Living Paper Dolls
Stop by the Costume Guild’s (Dragtlauget) booth and watch our "living paper dolls" get dressed in authentic historical clothing, layer by layer, from the inside out!

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.

Historical Stalls

10.00-16.00: The Historical Stalls are open

10.00-16.00: 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

10.00-16.00: The market stalls in Slotsgade are open

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: 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.

13.00-14.00: Giant Stilt-Walking Raven

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

13.15-14.00: 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.

Food Market

10.00-16.00: 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.

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

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: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at the Food Market.

14.00-14.30: 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.

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.

15.00-16.00: Concert - A Swaying Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
Musical reflections inspired by the songs and writings of Hildegard of Bingen. Featuring Elisabeth Holmertz (vocals), Poul Høxbro (flutes and percussion), and Jette Mogensen (organ).
Free admission.