Fighters’ Weekend 2025

From October 24 to 26, 2025, we held our combat weekend together with Tyr’s Fimbulvetr. We trained both individual and line combat, and as a highlight, we went to the Diekholzen Forest and fought in groups at various positions along the Beuster River. This was made more difficult by the archers, who always brought a new dynamic to the action. We are already looking forward to the next fighter weekends, where we can continue to train our skills.

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Public Archery Tournament 2025

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the time had come: The Beusterhütte in Diekholzen became the scene of a spectacle that made the hearts of all archers and spectators beat faster. The Vereinten Banner e.V. invited everyone to a medieval archery tournament!

The tournament was shot in a knockout system, with the distance and difficulty increasing with each round, in the spirit of historical archery. Modern aids such as sights, stabilizers, and carbon arrows were of course not allowed – only skill, concentration, and a good eye counted here!

The tension rose with every hit: arrows whizzed through the air, the audience held their breath, and cheers erupted when a shot hit the bullseye. Particularly impressive was the discipline of the young archers, who showed with astonishing precision that they were in no way inferior to the adults.

After exciting duels and many thrilling moments, the winners were finally determined. The first three places were rewarded with prizes and – of course – eternal fame and glory. Benni won the victory wreath, Mika bravely followed him in second place, and Hauke took third place with a steady hand.

At the end of the tournament, the smell of barbecue invited everyone to linger, and plans for the next tournament were already being made.

Thus ended a day full of sporting passion, community, and genuine medieval flair.
We would like to thank all participants, helpers, and spectators for this successful day—and we are already looking forward to the next archery tournament at the Beusterhütte!

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Medieval market at Hohnsen 2025

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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