Esrum Abbey's Medieval Market

The atmosphere is genuine at Esrum Abbey's Medieval market and knights tournament in North Sealand.

The Cistercian abbey is set in beautiful surroundings by Esrum Lake, 45 kilometres north of Copenhagen. The popular activities include cooking, dancing, music and even fencing.

At the Medieval market at Esrum Abbey inn, you can watch knights in dramatic and forceful tournaments, join in a chain dance, meet the jesters, falconeers, crusaders, hucksters, lansquenets, monks and the herb experts in the herbal garden or visit the leathersmith, trinket maker, ropemaker or the blacksmith.

Taste the Middle Ages

Feel the atmosphere when the meadow is filled with stalls, tents and Medieval activities. 14,000 people usually visit Esrum Abbey during this time. You can also visit the inn and enjoy Medieval food and drink.

The market takes place outdoors in the meadow behind the monastery Esrum Abbey.

Nearby places

Attractions

• Esrum Abbey and Møllegård