Medieval summer market takes place at Lichtenberg Castle

A medieval summer market will take place Saturday and Sunday at Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel.
Visitors can enjoy a historical atmosphere with many attractions. Vendors and actors in medieval costumes will present how life was in former times. The wooden stands and tents will be set up like in the Middle Ages.

The medieval market will be open from noon until 11 p.m. Saturday. At 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 gun salutes will officially open the event. On Sunday, activities will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.
In camps set up near the 800-year-old castle, knights will demonstrate show fights at 3:30 and 6 p.m. Saturday, as well as 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Vendors will sell merchandise such as clothes, jewelry, swords, horns, soap and felt items. Craftsmen such as blacksmiths, shoemakers and broom makers will show off their skills.

Jugglers and fire-eaters will entertain visitors and music groups will perform medieval music on unique instruments. Visitors can test archery and crossbow shooting.

Children can have their faces painted and take rides in a hand-driven merry-go-round.
The group Feuerplanet will end Saturday’s activities with a fire show.

Food stands will serve medieval dishes made from regional products. Fast food will not be included.
Admission fee is €5 for adults and €3 for adults in medieval costumes. Parking fee is €1. Sufficient parking is available.

Lichtenberg Castle is one of the most impressive castle complexes. With a length of 423 meters, it is one of the biggest castles in Germany. It was built in the 12th century, and the basics are well preserved.
For more information, visit www.burglichtenberg-weihnachtsmarkt.de.