Big return: Medieval market celebrates comeback on the Kirkeler Castle!

Big return: Medieval market celebrates comeback on the Kirkeler Castle!

The municipality of Kirkel is facing a special event. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the new extension to the Kirkeler Burg will be ceremoniously opened. This construction work, which is associated with costs of around two million euros, receives a subsidy of 95 percent from the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs. The new access will not only make access to the castle easier, but also ensure that the security requirements for major events are now being met.

An important aspect of this measure is the influence on the medieval market, which takes place on the following weekend, May 17th and 18th, after six years at the Kirkeler Castle. Previously, the market had been returned by the nature outdoor pool in Kirkel due to the lack of security specifications. Thanks to the new access, the market now receives the necessary security and can revive in its traditional place in the third week of May.

Details on the medieval market

The Kirkel Medieval Market will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th. The opening will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. with a ceremonial move -in. The opening times are on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors can look forward to over twenty stands that offer a wide range of medieval goods. The products include:

• beekeeping products
• glass beads
• jewelry made of bronze, silver and wood
• leather goods and footwear
• horns, jugs, daggers, axes and knives
• wooden toys and clothes
• gemstones and fur
• medieval ceramics and soap factory
• handmade natural soap and natural cosmetics
• new added: saddlery and rope

The entertainment program is extensive and includes appearances by music groups such as Spilldeyvel and Notnägel as well as a dance group called Shabanna Atesh on Saturday. Wizard Kalibo will also appear. Children can look forward to the henna painting, face painting and a ceramic painting workshop. For the adults there are demonstrations of craft, arch and crossbow shooting by the Kirkeler Burg.

meals and access

The culinary offer is supported by the support group and includes hearty dishes such as flamed salmon, vegetarian options, corn cobs, gnobi bread and delicious confession. It is recommended to plan the journey by public transport, since the number of public parking spaces is limited. Access to the castle takes place via two cash register, one on Burgstrasse, the other at the new access on the street Am Schlossberg.

The admission prices are 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for reduced tickets. It is important to note that the new access is not barrier -free and comprises a staircase that is not suitable for cyclists and strollers.