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Kaltenberger Ritterturnier 2024

Want to see real knights fight? Check it out at Kaltenberger Ritterturnier in Germany

Dates: July 12–14 | July 19–21 | July 26–28, 2024

Kaltenberger Ritterturnier

Kaltenberg Ritterturnier is a captivating festival that transports you to the past. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of medieval life, with the main highlight being the Knight's Tournament—a thrilling spectacle of battle, fire, and music that will transport you through time—delight in performances by jesters, sutlers, and minstrels, adding to the atmosphere of the event. Explore the offerings of traditional artisans and discover new and fascinating aspects of medieval history.

Schedule and Program of the Festival

Night Tournament (every Friday)

The festival unfolds over the weekends with a dynamic schedule of events. On Fridays, the excitement kicks off with the Night tournament, beginning at 5:00 pm, followed by the Cross-country parade at 7 pm, and the Tournament Show from 9 pm to 11 pm (except for the first Saturday). The program concludes at 1:30 am, featuring continuous entertainment, including fantastic tricks, thrilling music, and lively old crafts. The First Friday of the festival also offers the "Night of Jugglers" show.

Evening tournament (Every Saturday)

Saturdays offer a vibrant lineup starting at 4 pm, with the Cross-country parade at 6 pm and the Tournament Show from 8 pm to 10 pm. The day's festivities wrap up at 12:3o am, featuring ongoing entertainment. There are five stages and 150 market stalls spread across 40,000 square meters.

Day tournament (Every Sunday)

On Sundays, the festivities begin at 12 pm, with the Cross-country parade at 2 pm and the Tournament Show from 4 pm to 6 pm. The program concludes at 8:30 pm, with continuous entertainment featuring a big children's knight tournament.

Tickets & Location

Tickets for the Knight's tournament without arena seating start from €34.90, while child tickets (4-14 years) are priced at €29.67. Alternatively, tickets for the Knight's tournament with arena seating start from €44.90. For the "Night of Jugglers" event, tickets are priced at €44.90, with child tickets (4-14 years) available for €38.17. Discounted rates are available for family, group, 2-day, and 3-day tickets. All the action happens at Kaltenberg Arena, located in Geltendorf.

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Authors: Sophia Andrus