Knight Tournament With Medieval Feast At Sumeg Castle - Budapest

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Relive our medieval traditions with this historical tournament. This great event is organised every day in summer season (between 15th July and 20th August) and from autumn to spring every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

This unique event, which is a tribute to the border castle heroes is held at the foot of Castle Smeg either in the Knights Arena (capacity: 1000 people) or in the indoor Historical Event Hall (capacity:1000 people) depending on the weather.

Event schedule:

The entertainment programs starts with a Spanish Carousel Show. The effortless moves of the Constables Andalusian horses in harmony with the music offer unmatchable sight and experience to our guests. Excellent horsemen surprise us with a performance introducing a wide repertoire of the Spanish Riding School.

The Spanish Carousel Show is followed by the Tournament. Major elements of the show were taken from medieval tournaments, such as agility weapon show archery, battle star-, battle axe throwing and jousting , single combat on the ground and on horseback (using swords, shields, maces, etc.). Participants are dressed in medieval costumes during the entire performance and the atmosphere and quality of the performance is enhanced by a narrator and appropriate background music.

After the program is the medieval feast. Guests will enjoy gypsy music during the entire meal, while warriors and mistresses of the castle in medieval dresses serve culinary delicacies. No cutlery is used during the medieval feasts according to the traditions of the era.

The Castle of Sumeg is considered to be Hungary's most well-preserved fortress. Built in the mid or late 13th century by Bla IV of Hungary, where he lived during the Mongolian invasion between 1241-1242.

Later, it was presented as a gift to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Veszprm by Stephen V of Hungary. Sumeg Castle is situated atop of a mountain called "Castle Hill", 20 miles north of Lake Balaton in Veszprem county. During its existence, it has been expanded several times. In the 15th century, it was fortified, and the second of two towers was built. It has been under siege several times, and has experienced two fires.

In 1552, in response to the capture of Veszprem by the Turks, the castles was rebuilt and fortified to serve as a frontier fortress.

In 1713, after the Austrian occupation during Rakoczy's War for Independence, troops set the castle on fire.

During the 20th century, parts of the castle were restored.

Since 1989, it has been privately held and restored on a large scale, providing events and tournaments every week.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Children must be accompanied by an adult