Flaming Torches and Knights

Medieval Festival

The last Friday and Saturday in August next year (24-25.08.2001) will witness the centre of Horsens plunged 500 years back in time. The square by Our Saviour's Church, along with the Town Hall Square, Sondergade and the Abbey Church will be transformed into an immense medieval market place which will spill over into the other courtyards throughout the town.

Fire and Darkness

To set the scene, the town will be blackened out from sunset onwards. Flaming torches, open fires and candles will provide the only light for the many stalls in the market place and for the bustle of life in the streets.

Knights in shining Armour

Pay a visit to the Town Hall Square and watch the knights on horseback in fierce combat, jousting with swords and lances. You can also tour the military camp set up nearby.

Refreshments

Wine and beer from nearby small venues will be available in abundance You'll be able to nibble suckling pig, lamb, and whole oxen roasted on split, or try special sausages of the kind once favoured by Queen Margrethe I. For the still hungry, there will be traditional gruel, pork or seafood including oysters, mussels and fresh or smoked fish. Also a "High Table" will serve traditional hot and cold Danish dishes.

Music, Theatre and Entertaiment

The centre of Horsens will be packed with stalls, busy workshops, music, theatre and street entertainers. Medieval music and plays will be performed on large stages while street entertainers, fireeaters, drunks and beggars will mingle with the crowds. Pilgrims, purveyors of indulgence and ladies of ill reputation will all be there to give dubious advice, sell their goods and offer their services. Visitors can call at the old churches and hear Gregorian evening song (vespers), view a medieval wedding or listen to a concert.