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Obermoschel in the Donnersberg area will hold its 13th medieval market Saturday and Sunday at its nearby castle Moschellandsburg.
The event will feature vendors, craftsmen, knights, noblewomen, Vikings, musicians, jugglers and fire-eaters.
The market will open at 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday to be followed by musical performances.
More than 150 participants representing Vikings and Franconians of the 8th century and crusaders of the 11th century will demonstrate the various eras of the Middle Ages in a camp at the base of the castle. Visitors can learn about everyday items, including clothes, flatware and weapons.
In the castle yard, craftsmen such as blacksmiths, basket makers, turners and shoe makers will demonstrate medieval craftsmanship. Vendors will also sell their merchandise. Visitors can try out archery, visit a fortune teller or take a bath in a medieval tub.
Food specialties range from flammkuchen to roasted meat, fish, cheese and homemade cakes. Those wanting to taste a medieval drink can get a glass of mead.
A highlight on Saturday will be a torch parade by the knights and the music group Spectaculatius to be followed by a fire show in front of the illuminated castle.
On both days, knights will present show fights, at 4 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Jugglers and musicians will entertain the audience throughout the camp and castle areas.
Admission fee is €6 for adults and €3 for children and visitors in medieval clothes. Children shorter than a sword (1.40 meters) are admitted for free.
Parking lots are available at the base of the castle.
Obermoschel is located on B420 northwest of Rockenhausen. It is known as the smallest town in the Pfalz. Moschellandsburg was built in the 12th century. In the Thirty Years’ War (from 1618 to 1648), it was conquered by the Spanish, the Croatians and the Swedish. The French destroyed it in 1689. Worth seeing is the shield wall made of squared stones and the remains of the gate tower, ring wall, horse stables and well.
