Medieval market inspires thousands: a weekend full of spectacle!

Medieval market inspires thousands: a weekend full of spectacle!

In the historic Schussenried monastery, a lively medieval market was carried out last weekend, which attracted not only the locals, but also many from the neighboring cities. The event was organized by the state castles and gardens of Baden-Württemberg and convinced with a varied program. According to schwäbische.de several thousand visitors flocked to the old walls for the hustle Experience.

The media camp life was impressively presented on the market. Dealers offered a wide range of goods, including everything from handmade leather articles and jewelry to delicacies such as berry wines and traditional fabrics. Craftsmen showed their skills in the smithy and dyeing, while the visitors visited the "Leibknertey" to solve tension. For the little ones there were child -friendly knight games, in which they could ride plush horses and try out crossbow shooting.

diverse cultural program enthusiastic

The offer of the medieval market was diverse and offered something for everyone. The theater group "Feder and Schwert" staged interesting scenes from the time of the peasant war, while jugglers, game people and other artists provided entertainment. A magical fire spectacle formed the crowning glory of the successful event.

The market in Schussenried was part of a larger project for the large state exhibition "Uffrur! - Utopia and resistance in the peasant war 1524/25". This comprehensive exhibition will focus on the topic of peasant war and offer numerous events and activities that illuminate the events around this important uprising in German history.

rural uprising and its festivities

In 2025, Würzburg celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Peasant War, which is considered the largest popular uprising in Germany. Between the 23rd and 25th May a large medieval market will take place in the city under the motto "Market Life around 1525". Over 40 to 50 stalls will offer their goods there, and an extensive stage program awaits visitors. As , including a Winkingerschaukel and one are also planned medieval painting station.

The event is shaped by the market town of Giebelstadt and the Florian Geyer Festival, while the city of Würzburg takes over the overall organization. A free entry and a varied program awaits visitors on the three market days, which not only bring the history of the Peasant War alive, but will also offer a look at the everyday life of 1525. Over 60 events and exhibitions are planned throughout the year in order to commemorate this striking part of German history, such as the Guidse digital explained in detail.