De Slag om Grolle

De Slag om Grolle

Groenlo, The Netherlands

The Battle of Grolle is a regular historical reenactment of the siege of the fortified border town of Groenlo in the Achterhoek in 1627 during the Dutch Revolt. It is held in and around Groenlo itself every two years. The event lasts for three days and features a historic battle reenactment and a historic fair, with reenactors from many European countries. During the event, the reenactors try to relive the conditions of 1627 as faithfully as possible, without electricity or heating, while eating traditional food.

This event includes

  • Battle reenactment
  • Historic fair
  • Living history encampment
  • Historical market
  • Torchlight procession
  • Old crafts
  • Traditional music
  • City hospital with 17th-century operations
25 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024
10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Services & facilities

  • Parking

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