Middeleeuws & Fantasy Festival Winschoten
Groningen, Netherlands
The Medieval & Fantasy Festival Winschoten transforms the charming city park of Winschoten into a magical world of medieval atmosphere and fantasy adventure for three full days. As the largest Medieval & Fantasy Festival in Northern Netherlands, the event combines historical reenactment, artisan markets, live entertainment, and immersive experiences into one unforgettable weekend.
Visitors can explore an extensive medieval & fantasy marketplace filled with handcrafted goods, costumes, jewelry, and traditional treats. Authentic historical encampments showcase how knights, craftsmen, and reenactors lived and worked during the Middle Ages. Across multiple stages and squares, more than 40 hours of live music, theater performances, and street acts create a vibrant festival atmosphere.
The dedicated Fantasy Area invites guests into an alternative world of magical creations, imaginative costumes, and mysterious characters. Whether attending for the music, the market, the workshops, or the immersive ambiance, this festival offers a unique experience for both history enthusiasts and fantasy fans of all ages.
What to expect
- Large medieval & fantasy marketplace
- Historical encampments with knights and craftsmen
- Reenactment demonstrations
- Over 40 hours of live music
- Theater performances and street acts
- Workshops such as sword fighting and archery
- Creative craft workshops
- Dedicated Fantasy Area