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A medieval illustration of a dragonlooking windsock.

We highlight the phenomenon of flight! We are inspired by both history and nature, and make beautiful and colorful pennants, paper birds, and windsocks. Flying kites did not come to Europe until after the Middle Ages, but a similar device – known as a windsock – was well known. These could be used in war,…

Romeo is adressing Julia on the balcony.

What fairy tale is as painful as the one about the beautiful Juliet and her Romeo? Their love stands in stark contrast to the hatred that their families harbor for each other. Their love is pure and innocent, and if the families had not hated each other with such bitterness, they would never have forced…

A knight stands before Glimmingehus.

Time for our popular theme days during summer, where we focus on a particularly exciting topic from the Middle Ages! First up is a tried and tested favourite, namely weapons, armour & archery. Over two days, you can get a full insight into the colorful lives of the knights! Test their armour, try archery, and…

A knight stands before Glimmingehus.

Time for our popular theme days during summer, where we focus on a particularly exciting topic from the Middle Ages! First up is a tried and tested favourite, namely weapons, armour & archery. Over two days, you can get a full insight into the colorful lives of the knights! Test their armour, try archery, and…

Craftsmen working with a vault in a brick construction.

This year marks 50 years since the European Year of Building Conservation was proclaimed by the Council of Europe! It was a reaction to the extensive demolition waves of the 1960s and 70s. During the anniversary year, the role of the cultural environment today and in the future will be highlighted – for the climate,…

Craftsmen working with a vault in a brick construction.

This year marks 50 years since the European Year of Building Conservation was proclaimed by the Council of Europe! It was a reaction to the extensive demolition waves of the 1960s and 70s. During the anniversary year, the role of the cultural environment today and in the future will be highlighted – for the climate,…

A knight stands before Glimmingehus.

Jens Holgersen's huge castle from the late Middle Ages is the perfect place for this exciting & popular theme! Over two days you can experience everything from armour testing, archery and fighting games. For the little ones we have the perfect practice of jousting skills! The moments we bring to life have occurred during the…

A knight stands before Glimmingehus.

Jens Holgersen's huge castle from the late Middle Ages is the perfect place for this exciting & popular theme! Over two days you can experience everything from armour testing, archery and fighting games. For the little ones we have the perfect practice of jousting skills! The moments we bring to life have occurred during the…

A medeival scribe at his pulpit wearing glasses.

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Jul

Welcome to the world of the medieval scribe! Write letters with a quill pen, learn to fold it into an envelope, and write on a wax tablet. There is both a bookbinder and a calligrapher on site to tell you about their knowledge and will be happy to assist you. The theme is included in…

A medeival scribe at his pulpit wearing glasses.

24

Jul

Welcome to the world of the medieval scribe! Write letters with a quill pen, learn to fold it into an envelope, and write on a wax tablet. There is both a bookbinder and a calligrapher on site to tell you about their knowledge and will be happy to assist you. The theme is included in…

Yarn being dyed outdoors.

Come and experience two days filled with every imaginable aspect of textile from the Middle Ages! Try dyeing yarn, braiding ribbons, spinning wool and lots of other things! You will also meet Christina Silfverhielm from Ateljé Sisaren, who demonstrates medieval garments and hand sewing from the era.

Yarn being dyed outdoors.

Come and experience two days filled with every imaginable aspect of textile from the Middle Ages! Try dyeing yarn, braiding ribbons, spinning wool and lots of other things! You will also meet Christina Silfverhielm from Ateljé Sisaren, who demonstrates medieval garments and hand sewing from the era.