Medieval Festival of Lichtenberg Castle
Grand medieval festival within the walls of the fortified castle of Lichtenberg, in the heart of the Vosges du Nord
About Lichtenberg Medieval Festival
Lichtenberg Castle: A Fortress in the Heart of the Northern Vosges
Lichtenberg Castle is one of the most impressive monuments in Alsace. Built in the 13th century on a rocky outcrop overlooking the village of Lichtenberg and the wooded hills of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, this fortress has endured through the centuries, preserving its ramparts, towers, and moats. Restored and developed as a cultural venue, the castle now hosts exhibitions, shows, and events throughout the year, with the medieval festival being the highlight.
An Immersion into the Middle Ages
The medieval festival transforms the castle and its surroundings into a true medieval camp. Historical reenactment groups set up their camps within the fortified walls, complete with tents, banners, and period equipment. Visitors can witness knight tournaments, equestrian shows, sword and shield combat demonstrations, and performances by troubadours, jugglers, and minstrels who entertain in the castle courtyards and terraces.
Workshops, Crafts, and Medieval Games
Numerous participatory workshops allow visitors, young and old, to try their hand at medieval crafts: calligraphy, coin minting, weaving, pottery, and stone carving. Medieval artisans exhibit and demonstrate their skills: blacksmithing, leatherwork, heraldry, illumination. Old wooden games — skittles, archery, stilts — entertain families in a joyful and educational atmosphere.
Lichtenberg Medieval Festival 2026: An Unprecedented 10-Day Format
In 2026, the medieval festival is evolving and taking on a new dimension under the name 'Medieval Festival of Lichtenberg Castle'. From July 3 to July 12, 2026, the castle will offer 10 days of medieval entertainment with an extended duration, new activities, in-depth historical reenactments, shows for all audiences, treasure hunts, guided tours, conferences, and craft demonstrations in a reimagined immersive atmosphere.
A Vibrant Cultural Site All Year Round
Lichtenberg Castle is managed by the Communauté de Communes du Pays de La Petite Pierre and offers contemporary art exhibitions, live performances, and educational workshops throughout the year. The medieval festival is part of this ambitious cultural program that makes the castle a place of life and discovery in the heart of the Northern Vosges.
Lichtenberg Medieval Festival — edition 2026
The Lichtenberg Castle Medieval Festival returns in 2026 in an unprecedented 10-day format, from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 12. Two highlight weekends frame a week of daily activities: a medieval market with around thirty artisans, an opening medieval banquet, a Goljan folk concert, historical re-enactments, conferences, treasure hunts, guided tours, and craft workshops in the fortress of the Northern Vosges.
The Lichtenberg Castle Medieval Festival 2026: a redesigned 10-day format
In 2026, the Lichtenberg Castle medieval festival takes on a new dimension and becomes “The Lichtenberg Castle Medieval Festival”. From Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, the castle will for the first time offer an edition spread over two highlight weekends framing a full week of activities, totaling 10 days of medieval immersion.
A first festive weekend (July 4-5)
The first weekend highlights the medieval market with around thirty local artisans (pottery, jewelry, costumes, calligraphy, medieval delicacies) who demonstrate their craftsmanship live. Visitors can also enjoy medieval music and dances, wandering shows, and wooden games in a festive and interactive atmosphere. On Saturday, July 4 at 7:15 PM, the group Goljan will give a folk concert of authentic medieval songs and original compositions (included in the entrance ticket).
A week of daily activities (July 6-10)
From Monday to Friday, the castle offers daily guided tours (11 AM and 3 PM), an autonomous immersive treasure hunt, and a renewed daily workshop: watercolor on Monday, basketry on Tuesday, educational farm on Wednesday, wild plant syrups on Thursday, stone carving on Friday.
A historical closing weekend (July 11-12)
The closing weekend is dedicated to transmission and history: large-scale historical re-enactments, conferences led by specialists, in-depth guided tours, and demonstrations allow visitors to delve into medieval life and discover the history of the castle.
An opening medieval banquet
On Friday evening, July 3, the castle opens the Medieval Festival with a medieval banquet where guests — encouraged to come in costume — share medieval-inspired specialties in a musical atmosphere. Reservations via the online ticketing system.
Programme Lichtenberg Medieval Festival 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Opening
- Evening: Medieval Banquet (by reservation) — medieval-inspired specialties, musical atmosphere, costumes encouraged.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Medieval Market (11 AM - 9 PM)
- Medieval market with around thirty artisans (pottery, jewelry, costumes, calligraphy, delicacies).
- Live artisan demonstrations.
- Medieval music and dances.
- Wandering shows.
- Wooden games.
- 7:15 PM — Goljan folk concert: authentic medieval songs and original compositions (included in the ticket).
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Medieval Market (10 AM - 6 PM)
- Continuation of the medieval market and activities.
- Music, dances, wandering shows, wooden games.
Monday, July 6, 2026 — Week of Activities (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 11 AM and 3 PM: Guided tours of the castle.
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt.
- Workshop of the day: watercolor.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 11 AM and 3 PM: Guided tours of the castle.
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt.
- Workshop of the day: basketry.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 11 AM and 3 PM: Guided tours of the castle.
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt.
- Workshop of the day: educational farm.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 11 AM and 3 PM: Guided tours of the castle.
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt.
- Workshop of the day: wild plant syrups.
Friday, July 10, 2026 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 11 AM and 3 PM: Guided tours of the castle.
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt.
- Workshop of the day: stone carving.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Closing Weekend (10 AM - 6 PM)
- Life-size historical re-enactments.
- Conferences led by medieval specialists.
- In-depth guided tours of the castle.
- Craft demonstrations.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Closing (10 AM - 6 PM)
- Continuation of historical re-enactments.
- Conferences and demonstrations.
- Last day of the Medieval Festival 2026.
Highlights Lichtenberg Medieval Festival 2026
- Unprecedented 10-day format: from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Two highlight weekends framing a full week of activities
- Opening medieval banquet on Friday evening, July 3
- Medieval market with around thirty local artisans (July 4-5)
- Goljan folk concert on Saturday, July 4 at 7:15 PM (included)
- Daily workshops during the week: watercolor, basketry, educational farm, wild plant syrups, stone carving
- Guided tours of the castle at 11 AM and 3 PM daily
- Autonomous immersive treasure hunt
- Life-size historical re-enactments and conferences on the closing weekend (July 11-12)
- Exceptional setting of the medieval fortress in the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park
Prices Lichtenberg Medieval Festival 2026
Practical information — Lichtenberg Medieval Festival
Access
Lichtenberg is located in the Northern Vosges, approximately 50 km northwest of Strasbourg.
- By car: From Strasbourg, take the A4 towards Saverne, then D919 towards La Petite-Pierre and Lichtenberg. Free parking at the foot of the castle.
- By train: Saverne train station (25 km), then car or taxi.
Location
Château de Lichtenberg, 67340 Lichtenberg.
Medieval Festival Hours 2026
- Friday, July 3: medieval banquet in the evening (by reservation).
- Saturday, July 4: 11 AM - 9 PM.
- Sunday, July 5: 10 AM - 6 PM.
- Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10: 10 AM - 6 PM.
- Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12: 10 AM - 6 PM.
Prices 2026
- Weekend (July 4-5 and 11-12): 15 € in advance (until July 2 midnight), 17 € on site. Reduced price: 10 € in advance, 12 € on site.
- Weekday (Monday to Friday): 11 € full price, 8 € reduced price.
- Free for children under 4 years old.
- Reduced price applicable to 4-17 year olds, students, and people with disabilities.
- Medieval banquet on Friday, July 3: by reservation, price and menu available via online ticketing.
- Online reservation highly recommended to avoid waiting, especially on weekends.
Catering
Medieval and local food stalls on the castle grounds.
Contact
- Phone: 03 88 89 98 72
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: chateaudelichtenberg.alsace
- Online ticketing: chateaudelichtenberg.alsace/billetterie/
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Château de Lichtenberg
Château de Lichtenberg, 67340 Lichtenberg