The last weekend in August echoing streets in Horsens of jesters cheerful shouts, banging from crossbows and cheerful medieval music when European Medieval Festival, with approx. 100,000 people, occupies the city's streets. The market is the blacksmith in a shower of sparks and hardens the edge of his new sword, while the sword fighter polish his armor. At the same time sew leather smith a new pair of shoes. 500 medievaldressed actors makes the experience of being in the Middle Ages complete. The large high-table covered with nice dishes and food stalls are with smoked venison, steamed mussels, sourdough bread and apple pie served on cabbage leaves. To drink there will be beer and juice.
When darkness falls over the medieval city, the watchman turns the hundreds of torches, and the cozy glow of candles and bonfires light the streets up.
European Medieval Festival 2012 held in Horsens downtown
Friday the 24th August at 4 pm to 11 pm, and Saturday the 25th August at 10 am - 23 pm There is free admission to all activities.