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From September 12th to 14th – music, market and hands-on activities for the whole family
Dreieichenhain. From September 12th to 14th, 2025, the historic old town of Dreieichenhain will once again be transformed into a vibrant stage for the Hayner Burgfest (Hayner Castle Festival ). Under the motto "Historia Fabula – the Wonderland of the Middle Ages," one of Germany's most important medieval festivals will attract visitors with a colorful program full of music, crafts, juggling, and family activities.
For 36 years, the castle festival has delighted visitors with annually changing themes, an elaborately staged medieval market, and over 100 events on multiple stages. The centerpiece is the medieval market "Herrenborn," which, with over 90 stalls , evokes the historical fair that was first documented almost 500 years ago.
Diverse stage program with live music and falconry shows
Three stages offer a diverse cultural program every day. Top-class bands perform on the open-air stage:
- Friday : Spilldeyvel (6:30 pm) and The Strays (8:30 pm)
- Saturday : Vermaledeyt (7:30 pm) and Eric Fish , frontman of Subway to Sally , with a solo program (8:30 pm)
- Night concerts in the keep : chrismegan & Birka Mali (Friday & Saturday, 11:00 PM)
A highlight for nature and animal lovers is the Horus falconry , which offers insights into the high art of hunting with birds of prey on Saturday (3:00 pm & 6:00 pm) and Sunday (1:00 pm & 4:00 pm) – an impressive experience for the whole family.
Family-friendly & imaginative: A festival for young and old
The Hayner Burgfest offers numerous activities for children, including a historical fairy tale tent , a water playground , a mini Ferris wheel , medieval games and the popular witch's broom flying school (Friday to Sunday).
The evening program is rounded off by spectacular fire shows from "Fire on Drums" (Friday, 10:15 pm & Saturday, 10:45 pm).
Market, music and hands-on activities – in a historical setting
In addition to concerts and shows , jugglers, magicians, stilt walkers, actors, minstrels, and combat reenactors create a medieval atmosphere in the streets of Dreieichenhain. Visitors are immersed in a journey back in time, where they can not only watch but also participate.
Opening hours of the Hayner Castle Festival
- Friday, September 12: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday, September 13: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday, September 14: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Arrival & Tickets
Dreieichenhain is located in the Frankfurt – Darmstadt – Offenbach metropolitan area with direct access to the A3, A5 and A661 motorways. Visitors are asked to follow the signposted parking areas.
Tickets are available in advance from all known outlets and the hotline 069-13 40 400 .
One euro per admission goes towards the preservation of the historic castle complex – a testament to the strong voluntary commitment that makes the castle festival what it is: a cultural highlight with heart.
More information at: www.haynerburgfest.de
