Medieval market at Hohnsen 2025

Year 2025 / Hauke

On the weekend of September 13 and 14, 2025, Hohnsensee was once again transformed into a lively journey back in time to the Middle Ages. Merchants, jugglers, musicians, and brave warriors offered a colorful program that captivated visitors of all ages.

On Saturday, the sounds of Klanginferno, Duo Lautensang, Insanis Daemonibus, and Lycanthropia filled the market, while children enjoyed themselves with Kveldúlfur’s Skalen, MitMachMärchen, and squire training. Highlights of the day included Die Schlacht am See (The Battle of the Lake) and lectures by Dragal, who provided exciting insights into medieval cartography and the medieval worldview. In the evening, a market parade once again made its way across the grounds before the grand fire show by IgnisLibra and Zacharias, the Fire Mercenaries, transformed the lakeside square into a sea of flames.

On Sunday, visitors were also transported back to medieval times by historical dance performances. The popular battle on the lake was also reenacted.

With a successful mix of music, knowledge, martial arts, and family activities, the medieval market at Hohnsensee offered two days full of atmosphere and discoveries—a festival that will surely remain in the memories of many visitors for a long time to come.

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Holiday Pass Campaign 2025

Year 2025 / Hauke

A summer day full of fun, crafts, and medieval flair

It’s hard to believe that the first half of 2025 is already over! To kick off the summer holidays, we were once again part of the Diekholzen municipality’s holiday pass program and invited children to a fun-filled day of activities at our club grounds.

The association crew met in the morning to set up the large tarpaulin and prepare the various stations. At 2 p.m., the time had come: 16 children eagerly stormed the grounds and were able to take part in a wide variety of activities.

Whether filing soapstone, knotting bracelets with knotting stars or wire (“Sawürkern”), trying out medieval board games or grinding our popular wild garlic salt in a mortar – everywhere there was crafting, laughing and trying things out. In between, everyone enjoyed cool drinks and freshly picked cherries 🍒 from Barienrode.

A special highlight was the presentation by Hagen von Drakenforst, who gave the children exciting insights into the world of fire-making 🔥. With shining eyes, they listened to his stories and marveled at how much knowledge and skill goes into a simple spark.

Afterwards, we went back out to the meadow: horseshoes were thrown, balls and arrows were hurled at our castle, and those who needed a break found a cozy rest on the wooden horse or the swing.

The hours flew by, and before we knew it, it was 5 p.m. – time for the parents to pick up their children. Some had to do a lot of persuading, because many would have loved to stay longer. 😄

The holiday pass event was a complete success for all of us: happy children, enthusiastic parents, and a club that was once again able to show how much joy doing things together can bring.

We are already looking forward to next year—and to many more adventures, big and small, on our club grounds! 🏰

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900 years of Diekholzen – A weekend in the Middle Ages

Year 2025 / Hauke

From Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1, 2025, Diekholzen was all about history: to mark the village’s 900th anniversary, the schoolyard and fairground were transformed into a living piece of the Middle Ages.

In “glorious weather”, visitors were treated to a colorful and atmospheric scene: merchants, craftsmen, jugglers, musicians, knights, and Vikings brought the life of centuries past back to life. The smell of freshly baked bread, grilled meat, and sweet mead wafted across the grounds, while the clanging of swords, the laughter of children, and the rhythmic beating of drums could be heard from all corners.

We, the Vereinten Banner e.V., were also there and contributed our part to the medieval hustle and bustle. In our camp, visitors could immerse themselves in the world of historical crafts and camp culture. Many took the opportunity to find out about our club life, meet old acquaintances, or simply have a chat over a cup of mead.

There was plenty to eat and drink: rustic dishes and sweet treats were served in the historical taverns – accompanied, of course, by the obligatory honey wine, without which no market is complete.

The entertainment program left nothing to be desired: fire-eaters and jugglers amazed the crowds, while musicians with bagpipes, drums, and flutes accompanied the market activities. The evening fire shows in particular bathed the square in warm light and lent the festival a magical atmosphere.

The younger visitors were not left out either: children were able to get involved in hands-on activities and small jousting tournaments, do crafts, play games, and experience medieval life in a playful way.

After four days full of life, laughter, and campfire glow, the medieval market came to an end—but the impressions remain. It was a festival that showed how alive history can be when people participate with enthusiasm and passion.

We would like to thank all the organizers, contributors, and visitors who made this anniversary an unforgettable experience.

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