About Laxenburg jousting tournament on horseback
Laxenburg Jousting Tournament
Laxenburg Palace Park near Vienna is a magnificent park, ranked amongst the most beautiful palace grounds in Austria. The palace, with its buildings, lakes and manicured gardens, was once the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. In July, the park becomes an arena for a knights’ tournament showcasing the martial arts and chivalry of the Middle Ages. The elegant park landscape provides an unforgettable backdrop for tournaments and spectacles.
The jousting tournament offers more than just combat: heralds announce the combatants, music accompanies the action, and spectators sit in the stands just as they would on a medieval tournament day. The knights demonstrate their skills in jousting, mounted combat and sword fighting. Alongside the tournaments, there are craftsmen, music groups and historical re-enactments that shed light on life at court and in war.
Laxenburg is easily accessible from Vienna and popular with day trippers. The palace grounds themselves are a sight to behold: the gardens invite you to take a stroll, the lakes to relax, and the architecture captivates with its history. A visit to the jousting tournament combines the charm of an Austrian castle with the excitement of a medieval tournament. As well as the tournament, families will find plenty of ways to fill their day and enjoy the beauty of the countryside.
