Hayner Burgfest 2019 Summary of important facts
Background
In the historical town of Dreieichenhain located between Fankfurt/Main and Darmstadt every 2nd weekend in September the Hanyer Burgfest takes place. The ruins of the castle and the picturesque old town offers the perfect backdrop for one of the most famous medieval markets in Germany.
Subject
The organisers want every Hayner Burgfest to be different to the one before. Therefore a different subject is chosen annually. This year you can dive into a history that goes back 4000 years: Dschingis Khan and his Mogul traditions. In this year's show you can watch Dschingis Khan accompanied by his warriors on horses and camels going on a hunt escorted by archers, falconers and dogs. Authentic looking costumes and equipment will complete the whole scenery.
Opening Hours
Friday, 6th of September: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7th of September: 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8th of September: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Highlights
Location and journey
Dreieichenhain is located between Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Offenbach. There are direct traffic connections to the motorways A3 (Cologne-Munich), A5 (Basel-Hamburg) and A661 (Egelsbach-Oberursel).
Please use the signposted parking.
Advance Booking
Tickets are available at every ticket agency and via hotline phone: 069-13 40 400
or online www.frankfurtticket.de
Number of Market Stands
'Herrenborn': about 100 market stands
'Fantasy Market': about 15 market stands
Taverns in the 'Burggarten': 5 different stands
Medieval tent camps and stages
Number of Participants
About 500 medieval reenactors
About 350 volunteers
5 medieval bands
In the historical town of Dreieichenhain located between Fankfurt/Main and Darmstadt every 2nd weekend in September the Hanyer Burgfest takes place. The ruins of the castle and the picturesque old town offers the perfect backdrop for one of the most famous medieval markets in Germany.
Subject
The organisers want every Hayner Burgfest to be different to the one before. Therefore a different subject is chosen annually. This year you can dive into a history that goes back 4000 years: Dschingis Khan and his Mogul traditions. In this year's show you can watch Dschingis Khan accompanied by his warriors on horses and camels going on a hunt escorted by archers, falconers and dogs. Authentic looking costumes and equipment will complete the whole scenery.
Opening Hours
Friday, 6th of September: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7th of September: 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8th of September: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Daily concerts of famous medieval bands:
Fabula: Friday 8:30 p.m.
Rapalje: Saturday 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Mythemia: Friday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 p.m. - Show: Dschingis Khan – historical hunting:
Saturday 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - Fireshow: Friday and Sturday 10:15 p.m.
- The Taverngames – Show of all bands and jugglers:
Saturday 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - Adventure trail – exotic animals and camelriding
- Night concerts taking place in the Bergfried:
Friday 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 p.m. - Picture-Exhibition: Medieval vs. Modernity
- Medieval Market 'Herrenborn' with almost 100 market booths, taverns and craftsmen
- More than 100 activities to be watched or experienced on different stages with falconers, knights, exhibition fights, jugglers and bands
Location and journey
Dreieichenhain is located between Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Offenbach. There are direct traffic connections to the motorways A3 (Cologne-Munich), A5 (Basel-Hamburg) and A661 (Egelsbach-Oberursel).
Please use the signposted parking.
Advance Booking
Tickets are available at every ticket agency and via hotline phone: 069-13 40 400
or online www.frankfurtticket.de
Number of Market Stands
'Herrenborn': about 100 market stands
'Fantasy Market': about 15 market stands
Taverns in the 'Burggarten': 5 different stands
Medieval tent camps and stages
Number of Participants
About 500 medieval reenactors
About 350 volunteers
5 medieval bands
