Glimmingehus

During the Christ the Aviator weekend, we highlight the phenomenon of flight! We are inspired by both history and nature, and make beautiful and colorful pennants, paper birds, and wind socks. In the castle, you can also take a tricky aviation history quiz! Flying kites did not come to Europe until after the Middle Ages, but a similar device, known as a wind sock, was well known. These could [...].

Jens Holgersen's massive late medieval castle is the perfect venue for this exciting & popular theme! During two days you can experience everything from armor testing, archery and knightly school for manners and etiquette. For the little ones we have the perfect practice of jousting skills. Plus medieval games and play! The moments we bring to life have occurred during the [...].

Come and experience two days filled with medieval food chores!

Come and experience two days filled with all kinds of textiles from the Middle Ages! Try dyeing yarn, braiding ribbons, spinning wool and much more!

Do you dare follow the uncrowned kings of horror - Spökfabriken/Factory of fear - through Jens Holgersen's old medieval castle? There's plenty of nastiness from nasty events over the centuries... From the dark cellars, to the magnificent halls and the luxurious private rooms, the journey goes on, where at any moment something scary can appear that triggers your [...].

Time for one of our absolute highlights of the year - three days of maximized medievalism! The fantastic medieval camp Living Glimmingehus returns and transports you to the end of the 15th century. Fascinating parts of medieval life are yours to discover - such as life as a soldier, how you dressed, what you ate and how you cooked, and [...].

Do you like the dramatic lives of pirates? Did you know that the man who built Glimmingehus was a feared privateer on the Baltic Sea? That's why we are making the theme days of July 26-27 all about pirates! In our workshop you can make everything needed for a real pirate - flag, eye patch and hook! In the Unicorn tavern for small pirates, you can [...]...

Jens Holgersen's massive late medieval castle is the perfect venue for this exciting & popular theme! During two days you can experience everything from armor testing, archery and knightly school for manners and etiquette. For the little ones we have the perfect practice of jousting skills. Plus medieval toys and games! The real action is when Scania [...].

Welcome to the world of the medieval scribe! Write letters with a quill pen that is folded and sealed with wax, make a bookmark that shows who you are, and make a miniature heart-shaped book! You can also join a special printer's tour in the castle! The tours are at 13 & 15, starting in front of the castle. The theme [...]