Sparrenburg Festival Bielefeld

The Sparrenburgfest in Bielefeld is an annual festival that takes place on the last weekend in July at the Sparrenburg, a castle dating back to the 13th century. The Sparrenburgfest has a long tradition and dates back to 1951. Back then, it was celebrated for the first time to mark the 700th anniversary of the castle. Since then, the festival has developed into one of the most popular festivals in Bielefeld and attracts thousands of visitors from the region and beyond every year. The festival transforms the castle into a medieval setting with numerous activities, live music and delicious food.

Medieval market: Traders and craftsmen from all over the region offer their goods and services, including handmade souvenirs, traditional clothing and delicious food.

Knights' tournaments: Knights in shining armor show off their skills in exciting tournaments on horseback and on foot.

Live music: Bands and musicians play medieval music and folk.

Jugglers and minstrels: Jugglers and minstrels provide entertainment with their juggling skills, magic tricks and stories.

Children's program: There is a special program for children with games, handicrafts and knights' games.

Fireworks: A spectacular fireworks display takes place on Saturday evening.

If you would like to visit the Sparrenburg Festival, you should arrive early as it can get very crowded at weekends.