Trier sponsors medieval days

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Trier will sponsor its fourth annual Medieval Days Saturday and Sunday. The event, which highlights the Middle Ages, will take place outdoors in the historical area of the electoral palace and the imperial thermal springs.

Knights, jugglers, musicians, vendors and craftsmen will take the audience on a trip through the Middle Ages.


The medieval fest in Trier includes falcon shows. They are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. — Photo by Hannah Sauer

The medieval days in Trier take place near the imperial palace Saturday and Sunday. — Photo by Martin Peters

Knights present sword fights at the medieval fest in Trier Saturday and Sunday. — Photo by Mandy Binder

Fire-eater Micha Mangiafuocco presents his skills at the medieval days in Trier, which take place Saturday and Sunday. — Photo by Hannah Sauer

Doors will open at
11:30 a.m. on both days. The musicians’ group Ranunculus will perform first to be followed by Kalibo, the magician.

At 1 p.m., a falconer show will be presented, and at
2 p.m., all participants will walk in a parade to the event area where the first keg of beer will be tapped.

Throughout days, jugglers and fire-eaters will present their skills.

Children can enjoy a ride in the wooden Ferris wheel, listen to fairy tales and take part in medieval games such as mouse roulette, axe throwing and egg snapping.

A sword fight is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday and
4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday activities will close out with a big fire show by the medieval group Societ as Draconis.

Medieval Days will be from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to
6 p.m. Sunday.

Daily tickets cost €7.10 for adults and €4.90 for children, students and senior citizens. The family ticket is €13.70.

For more information, visit www.mittelaltertage.com.