About Viking Festival at Cape Arkona - The Battle of Svantevit
Viking Festival at Cape Arkona – The Battle of Svantevit 2026
From 10 to 12 July 2026, the historic ramparts of Jaromarsburg at Cape Arkona will be transformed into a Viking camp. Medieval festivities will take place throughout the day on all three days: exhibition fights and field battles, a historical market with traders and crafts, and camp life with music.
The programme begins on Friday, 10 July, at 12:00 with an opening ceremony featuring a horse ritual, followed by a one-on-one tournament at 13:00 and a field battle at 16:00. On Saturday, 11 July, the programme features a bridge battle at 12:00 and a field battle at 16:00. On Sunday, 12 July, a final field battle will take place. Live music will be provided by Steineiche, Harugaz, Varkocs and Baschalba, among others.
The event is open from 12:00 to 20:00. Admission is €5.00 for adults and €2.00 for children; a family ticket for two adults and two children costs €12.00, and children under six go in free. Parking is available at the Putgarten car park, free of charge from 7.00 pm. The event is organised by Tourismusgesellschaft mbH Kap Arkona.
