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By: Helga Zagermann
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The joust is a must at every knight's tournament in Kaltenberg: the duel with the lance on horseback is always very exciting. © Ritterturnier Kaltenberg Veranstaltungs-GmbH
Ticket sales for the Kaltenberg Knights' Tournament starting in mid-July have begun. And now the creators reveal what this year's story of the show is about.
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More than eight hours of supporting program on five live stages and in the castle grounds per event day, performances by jugglers, musicians and walking acts, colorful hustle and bustle at the market stalls, in the taverns and taverns: This is the Kaltenberg knights' tournament that attracts around 100,000 people every year attracts visitors.
This year the gates to the castle grounds will open for the first time on July 12th. Then it traditionally starts with the jugglers' night. It only takes place on this one evening - the tournament show is offered on the other eight days of the event (see box on the right for dates).
Three and a half months before the start of the big spectacle, the organizers of Ritterturnier Kaltenberg Veranstaltungs-GmbH are giving the first insight into the history of the tournament show, which is designed nine times a year.
This year the story, which comes to life with lots of music, fire and other effects in the partially covered arena, revolves around Ulrich. He fights with Wolfbarth for a diamond sword. According to the announcement, this time there will also be knights from Asia, the characters are called “Attila, the Mongol” and “Kato, the Tsunami”, a fearless samurai. And then there is a shaman whose magical powers will hopefully prove useful to Ulrich.
The audience will be excited for two hours as the battle between good and evil takes place in the arena. Knights on their horses perform stunts, dressage and choreographies. Hundreds of artists and performers are involved in the live show and supporting program.
But the show is only part of the attraction. All day long, people dressed in medieval costumes mill about in medieval camps. Knights march across the terrain and ring their swords. When the penitents parade, a mystical atmosphere spreads across the area. You can watch and sometimes even take part at craft stands.
Dates and further information
The juggler night starts on Friday, July 12th. The program starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 2 a.m. There will be a cross-country parade at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 45 euros for adults and young people, children up to and including three years of age are free, and up to 14 years of age have to pay 38 euros.
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Evening tournaments take place on Saturday, July 13th, 20th and 27th. Admission is from 4 p.m., the parade at 6 p.m., the tournament from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The lights go out at 12:30 a.m.
Day tournaments with a children's knight tournament in the arena are offered on Sunday, July 14th, 21st and 28th. The program starts at 12 p.m. and the parade begins at 2 p.m. The show takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ends at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the eight days of the event with a tournament are available from 35 euros (without a seat in the arena, tickets for four to 14 year olds 30 euros). With a seat, tickets for adults cost 45 to 70 euros (depending on the category and whether they are covered), in the box you have to pay 85 euros. There is also a discount for children, and on Sundays families get a 15 percent discount. Presale on ritterturnier.de.
Parking: There are around 4500 parking spaces. There is a charge of five euros for a car parking space and ten euros for a mobile home.
Address for directions: Schlossstraße 13, 82269 Kaltenberg.