Danehof - programme July 5, 2025

Play & Camp on Nyborg Ramparts              

10.00-19.00: Activities and stalls are open
Play and learn lots of exciting experiences from the Middle Ages.

10.00-19.00: The St. Mads' Spring Market
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities as the St. Mads' Spring Market comes to Nyborg.

10.00-19.00: Archery and crossbow shooting
Test your skills on the bow and the crossbow - how well can you hit the target? Price: DKK 20 per person.

10.00-19.00: The Warriors' Camp
Experience the exciting camp life and listen to stories about war and everyday life in the Middle Ages.

10.00-10.30: Sharp Weapons Demonstration
The King's soldier, Nicolai Swift-Hand, presents a demonstration explaining the various kinds of weapons and their methods of use.

11.00-13.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tailored to all skill levels using steel, wooden, or foam weapons. Stop by the experienced medieval stylist, offering both authentic and fantasy-inspired braids and updos.

13.30-14.00: Combat Show by the Saint Laurentius Fratrum
Witness the Warriors of the Saint Laurentius' Brotherhood showcase fierce combat with weapons and armor, and even test your skills against the armored fighters!

15.00-18.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tailored to all skill levels using steel, wooden, or foam weapons. Stop by the experienced medieval stylist, offering both authentic and fantasy-inspired braids and updos.

Borgmestergården

10.00-19.00: Kids' Treasure Hunt
Join the Danehof Treasure Hunt and see how many "Eagle Tokens" you can spot. The more you discover, the more gold coins await you at Borgmestergården!

10.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at Borgmestergården.

11.00: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

12.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at Borgmestergården.

14.30: Living Dress-Up Dolls
Come by Dragtlauget's stall at Borgmestergården and see the living dress-up dolls being dressed from the inside out.

15.45: Flaming Fire Show
Experience Snake Heights' signature fire show where the firebender masters flaming fire wands, dragon wands, fire spears and fire cones with precision and elegance.

16.30: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad" at Borgmestergården.

The Tournament Square

10.00-14.00: Horse carriage ride in the medieval Nyborg
Experience Nyborg from a horse-drawn carriage. Ticket price: DKK 25 per person.

10.30: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds. Purchase a seat ticket for the grandstand here for DKK 30. There is free access to the accessible grandstand.

12.00: Medieval fashion show
Fashion show at the Tournament Square – watch and learn about the beautiful medieval costumes.

13.00: Knight Tournament with clubs
Watch the armored knights on fiery horses fight with clubs on the grand tournament field in the heart of the city. Purchase a seat ticket for the tribune here. Price DKK 30. There is free access to the disabled grandstand.

14.00: Flaming Fire Show
Experience Snake Heights' signature fire show where the firebender masters flaming fire wands, dragon wands, fire spears and fire cones with precision and elegance.

15.00: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds. Purchase a seat ticket for the grandstand here for DKK 30. There is free access to the accessible grandstand.

16.00: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at the Tournament Square.

18.00: Knight Tournament with lances
Watch the armored knights on fiery horses fight with lances on the grand tournament field in the heart of the city. Purchase a seat ticket for the tribune here. Price DKK 30. There is free access to the disabled grandstand.

The Bards' Square

10.00-19.00: The DaneLounge and Board Game Cafe at Nyborg Library
Put on medieval attire and explore the Middle Ages in Nyborg Library's DaneLounge, or gather your friends for the open board game café and enjoy games such as Kingdomino, Castle Builder, or Carcassonne.

10.00-19.00: Hobby Horse Arena
Practice with your hobby horse for the great jousting tournament in the library's garden.

10.00-19.00: Kids' Treasure Hunt
Join the Danehof Treasure Hunt and see how many "Eagle Tokens" you can spot. The more you discover, the more gold coins await you at Borgmestergården!

10.00-12.00: Open workshop - Natural Ink Workshop for Kids
Create your own ink using natural materials and pen a letter to the King with your homemade ink. Location: In front of Nyborg Library.

10.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

12.30-15.00: Open workshop - Strike the Hawk!
Knock down the hawk in our throwing challenge – and test your aim! Location: On front of Nyborg Library.

14.30: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad".

15.00-17.00: Open workshop - Braid your own bracelet with a braiding wheel
You will learn to braid your very own bracelet on a braiding wheel, where a wooden bead can be inserted as a clasp. A feather can be braided in so you show you are "eagle-true". Location: In front of the Library.

15.30: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

16.30: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

17.30-19.00: Open workshop - Braid your own bracelet with a braiding wheel
You will learn to braid your very own bracelet on a braiding wheel, where a wooden bead can be inserted as a clasp. A feather can be braided in so you show you are "eagle-true". Location: In front of the Library.

17.30: Concert and Chain Dancing with Fýri
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments at The Bards' Square.

19.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

20.00: Mead Tasting Experience at the Skjaldekroen Tent
Enter the Skjaldekroen tent and be transported to an era when kings raised their cups, and the poetry of skalds echoed through the great hall. Now, you can savor mead – the golden honey beverage, as it tastes today, brewed with respect for tradition and a passion for the craft. Tickets cost DKK 290 and can be purchased here.

Historical Stalls

10.00-19.00: The Historical Stalls are open

The Castle Islet

14.00: Talk on the Castle Project
Talk on the significant castle project by the Director of the Museums of East Funen; Mette Ladegaard Thøgersen.

The Market Town and Castle Market

10.00-19.00: The market stalls in Slotsgade are open

10.00-18.00: The town's shops are open
Explore the many shops in the city and taste all the unique Danehof specialties

12.00: Fýri in Concert
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments.

Food Market

10.00-19.00: The food area is open
Experience the food area and explore the many exciting food stalls. Here you will find popcorn, soft ice, churros, coffee and cake, savory pancakes, roasted pork sandwiches, sausages and many other delicious things.

12.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with mad medieval tales at the food market.

13.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

14.00: Concert and Chain Dancing with Fýri
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments.

Vor Frue Church

11.00-15.00: Korsbrødrecafé in the Monk's Cellar
Korsbrødrecafé where you can buy historic beer, apple juice and sausages and consume it under a 15th-century ceiling with vaults.

11.00-11.45: Theatre Aspendos - "What Skalds Tell"
A performance for the whole family with children from 6 years, young people, and adults. In the church, the skalds stand ready with tales from the Middle Ages! The stories are told with a twinkle in the eye and a twitch in the legs – for both children and adults. The skalds recount their lives, about death, the plague, and the king, and about foot soldiers, the poor, and women, and other everyday torments. And they tell of heroes they see themselves in – and we see ourselves in their stories!
Free admission.

12.30-13.15: Guided tour of the church by medieval archaeologist Kirstin Eliasen
Free admission.

14.00-15.00: Lecture: "Christian Mysticism – From the World of the Middle Ages." With Aksel Haaning, historian of philosophy, PhD.
An eminent introduction to the medieval world of thought, including Augustine, Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, and Meister Eckhart. Takes place in Korsbrødregården's lecture hall. Free admission.

15.30-16.15: Guided tour of the church by medieval archaeologist Kirstin Eliasen
Free admission.

Parking

If you come to Danehof by car, you can park the car here:

Dronningensvej 48
Including disabled parking

Eksercerpladsen

The corner at Nørrevoldgade and Ravelinsvej

Nørrevoldgade 7
Including disabled parking

Vesterhavnen 3
Including disabled parking