KALUNDBORG
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 2025
KALUNDBORG
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL August 15 - 17, 2025
On 15 - 17 August
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The smell of bonfires and food spreads in and around Højbyen when we finally and for the sixth time hold the Kalundborg Medieval Festival in 2025!
It will be a blast of a festival, and the square will be teeming with clowns, knights, musicians and traders, and in the many stalls you can find all kinds of delicacies.
Look forward to fantastic fire shows, music and theater and let the children play and be creative in the family area.
All the performers live in the camp by the square, and you are welcome to take a look inside.
Kalundborg Medieval Festival is a historical festival which takes place right where major important events took place in the Middle Ages - namely in and near Højbyen in Kalundborg.
The festival was first held in 2015 and has only grown in size since then. The last festival was held in 2023, where around 5.000 happy guests passed by.
Kalundborg Middelalderfestival is a collaboration between Museum Vestsjælland, Kalundborg Municipality, group of priests and parish council at Our Lady's Church, local associations, businesses, voluntary and charitable institutions and the local press
YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THAT AT THE KALUNDBORG MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
VALDEMARS WORKSHOP
The festival is a hit with children – in our family area, which we call Valdemar's Workshop, the whole family can play and be creative!
For example, try making your own sword, painting a shield, making beaded necklaces, beaded bracelets, leather purses or trying different braiding techniques. You can also play fun games or try walking on stilts.
Or have a pillow fight on the balance beam – who can push the other one down?
Finally, we will hold two puppet workshops with Jane Hyldgaard, who can also be experienced with her fantastic puppet theater.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Look forward to a wealth of experiences for the whole family!
- amazing fire shows
- theater shows
- nerve-wracking clown shows
- medieval music
- storytelling and much, much more
Also take a trip to the camps where jesters and zealots live and cook and get a feel for how people lived and lived in the Middle Ages.
FOOD AND DRINKS
At the market place, you can stock up on delicious food prepared on a grill and fire – for example whole roasted piglet or sausages.
In our drinking booth on the square and in the historic beer cellar, you can buy local beer on tap. We also serve lovely mead and applesauce. A bottle of water is also an option, but we do not serve coffee.
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL?
Kings and queens – the theme for this year's festival
Kalundborg's history is full of kings, queens and great times. Since the city was founded in 1167, it has been closely connected to the center of power. Esbern Snare, the city's founder, grew up in a circle of powerful figures such as Bishop Absalon and King Valdemar the Great. This close relationship with the crown laid the foundation for Kalundborg's flourishing in the Middle Ages – both economically and politically.
The royal connection never disappeared. Throughout history, the city played an important role – from Queen Margrethe I, who united the Nordic countries, to the establishment of Denmark's first national archives.
This year's festival pays tribute to this proud heritage. We celebrate kings, queens and Kalundborg's importance to medieval Denmark - a story of power, visions and a strong kingdom. Come and join us as we bring the past to life!
THE PRACTICAL
Opening hours:
Friday 15 August at 16.00-21.00 / Saturday 16 August at 10.00-21.00 / Sunday 17 August at 10.00-16.00
Price: it costs nothing to enter the festival grounds and you can experience all performances completely free of charge.
Parking: the car parks at Kalundborg Museum and Our Lady's Church will be closed during the festival. We refer to the other car parks in Kalundborg Midtby or parking at Kalundborg Gymnasium, HF or Bredgade.
Public transport: Højbyen is located 800 meters from Kalundborg station, approx. 10 minutes walk.
CONTACT US
Museum West Zealand, Kalundborg Museum
Adelgade 23, 4400 Kalundborg