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History on the V4 Routes

The UTGARD Festival

The UTGARD Festival is the largest early medieval festival in Slovakia. About 900 reenactors from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Russia, France, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Ireland and Chile are registering on this event each year. The festival presents...

Craft Beer Festival

A degusting Craft Beer Festival of small craft breweries from Slovakia, but also from abroad, which takes place in the Old Market Hall in Bratislava. There is usually a great atmosphere and one interesting fact - each brewery has to introduce a new beer that has not...

Kętrzyn Association of Military Reconstructions MASURIA

The association deals with the reconstruction of historical and modern military formations. It organizes demonstrations of knightly fights, crafts, medieval tournaments, historical camps, and archery competitions.Kętrzyn / Commune: KętrzynKętrzyn Association...

Lokalne Przysmaki (Local Delicacies)

Lokalne Przysmaki Olsztyn is the place where you can buy products from Mikrowarzywa z Warmii (Microvegetables  from Warmia) and Koza na Lawendzie (Koza on Lavender), as well as from other friendly producers. We focus on local specialties and short supply chains. On...

JAGO Historical Fencing Group

Uncover the thrill of history and fencing with JAGO Historical Fencing Group. Since 1994, we've mesmerized audiences at cultural events, markets, and festivals. Led by Ras'o GALA, our spirited community is bound by a love for life and fencing. As we train, craft...

wARTe Candles gallery

Galeria wARTe Świeczki powstała z miłości do pięknych zapachów i zauroczenia tajnikami ich wpływu na człowieka. Najpiękniejsze zapachy postanowiliśmy zamknąć w słoikach z działdowskiej Huty Szkła. Mieszamy wosk sojowy z soi NO GMO  z wysokiej jakości naturalnymi...

Działdowo Knight Brotherhood

The association was founded in 2018 on the basis of a group of reenactors from Działdowo and the surrounding area. As part of the Brotherhood, there are: a sports sword section (fights with soft equipment) - sports activities for children as well as conditioning and...

Ranking horse archery competition Pruska Strzała

This is a new initiative, organized for the first time in 2021 by the PASSION Horse Equestrian School in Opalenie. The competition was attended by the best horse archers in Poland and in the world, who showed their skills in three competitions: the Polish Track, the...

Medieval Culture Lovers Club

The Medieval Culture Lovers Club was founded in 1994 and is a kind of knightly brotherhood. Together with the Prussian Union, associating this type of brotherhoods of Northern Poland, in 2004 it celebrated his 10th anniversary at the castle in Nowe. The club organizes...

Secrets of Old Ostróda

The cycle of walks around Ostróda under the common title "Secrets of the Old Ostróda" takes into account different periods of the city's development and its history. During the walk, we will visit the most interesting places and tell extraordinary stories about them....

Cudne Manowce (Wonderful Manners)

Cudne Manowce is an atmospheric restaurant in the Old Town offering seasonal regional cuisine of Warmia and Masuria, chef's dishes and regional products. The restaurant can boast the Culinary Heritage certificate of Warmia Masuria, Powiśle. It is a must- in Olsztyn on...

the Ceramic Market at Ploskovice Castle

We invite you to the ceramic market, which is traditionally held in the castle park. You can look forward to the original work of Czech ceramists and other original products. The visit can be combined with a tour of the chateau, the chateau garden and a visit to the...

Hussar banner of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship

It is the most dynamic organization dealing with historical reconstruction in the commune of Gniew and in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It takes part in prestigious historical events in Poland and abroad. Gniew is especially famous thanks to the stagings organized in...

St. Michael’s Fair

It’s a traditional event held each year at the Museum of the Slovak Village called the folk museum. Here, in a beautiful natural setting between the spruce forest, you will see an picturesque village of old structures, and cottages from regions of Turiec, Orava,...

Blacksmithing-Armoursmithing Grybol Jakub Grybek

I have been running the workshop since 1998. We have made many elements for the needs of historical groups and for individual orders. We work with traditional and modern techniques, based on our own or entrusted projects. For the needs of the historical movement, we...

The APIS Merchant Banner

The reconstruction group has been operating for over 20 years and is engaged in historical reconstruction of various periods. There are 30 reenactors in its ranks who take part in many reconstruction events in Poland and abroad.City: Gniew / Commune: GniewThe APIS...

Legends become alive

Art friendly project dedicated to the history of the region, with a view to reviving the theatre and tourism of Upper Nitra, was launched in 2021. The event is carried out through live theatre pictures, directly in the historical parts of the town of Bojnice, in nine...

Yellow Infantry Regiment

The origins of the Yellow Infantry Regiment date back to 2000, when a few fascinated with the 17th-century culture and military created a musketeer roster. The Yellow Infantry Regiment takes part in various undertakings related to the 17th-century reconstruction in...

Szatmári Wedding in Hermánszeg

The purpose of the three-day event is to show a country wedding along with typical country cuisine combined with tastings for participants. The event begins with the organization of a stag night and hen party.  The wedding is held according to local folk customs, the...

Night tour of the underground passages – Terezín

Venture into the underground of the fortress city by the light of period lanterns! Popular night tours into the labyrinth of underground passages of the fortress city of Terezín. Experience an unusual underground tour by candlelight and lanterns only. The first tour...

Zernosecky feast

Taste Žernosec wines, take a train ride from Litoměřice to Žernosky and back, enjoy refreshments. The municipality of Velké Žernoseky would like to invite you to the 14th year of the wine harvest. The event will take place in the local cultural centre. It is scheduled...

Classic car meet in the historic hotel Château Gbeľany

Classic car meet on 1st May is an annual meeting of classic car owners. In a beautiful English park of historic hotel Château Gbeľany, meet like-minded enthusiasts of classic cars and bike, just to socialize and talk about everything and anything to do with classic...

Medieval Fair on St. James

The fair takes place in the area of the castle, zwinger and the park behind the Kętrzyn Castle. During the Fair, you can see the work of a blacksmith, take part in workshops presenting the former cuisine. The pottery workshop will allow you to learn about various...

Open Cellars of the Bohemian Central Highlands

Meet the winemakers in Žernosky, Litoměřice, Žalhostice, Lovosice or Třebívlice! Which wineries you will visit:  Litoměřice - Agrofrukt Kamýk - Klášterní vinné sklepy, winery Radoslav Potůček and winery Hutár – brewery; Žalhostice - Winery under Radobýlem; Velké...

Original ceramics fired in a wood-burning kiln

"Fascinating - just to take a piece of clay that accompanies our every step, create a teapot, mug or bowl. Dress them with glaze, let them sinter with fire and then just enjoy…. I'm inspired by nature and antiquity." Most products start their journey on a potter's...

Team Jormungand Hird Kwidzyn

We are a team recreating the traditions of early medieval Scandinavians from the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries. Our group has strong ties with the nationwide Red Wing Federation of Early Medieval Warriors / Bolesław's Army. The team slogan is: "Team = Family"....

Svätý Jur Wine Cellars Day

Taste the famous wine from Svätý Jur, which many consider to be the best in the Bratislava county. For example, enjoy production from winery Víno z kamenného dvora or from the Bognár Winery cellar. Since 2008, the Svätý Jur Wine Cellars Day has been organized by the...

Warming – Culinary Travel Agency

Enjoy a one-day guided tour  in culinary Warmia combined with a tasting of  local products (goat, cow and sheep cheeses, local ciders and craft beers). You will learn the region from behind-the-scenes by visiting local manufactories, small farms and cheese factories....

Vilnius Musketeer Regiment

The Vilnius Musketeer Regiment has been operating since 2007 mainly as a historical reconstruction group during the "Battle of Heilsberg" and other reconstructions of Napoleonic battles in Poland and Europe. In addition, the group organizes and co-creates events such...

Historical reenactment group Hector

Hector began as a small group of people enthusiastic about history and its reconstruction. For years we have developed into a leader in the field of historical events in Slovakia and today we stand behind the most successful projects in this field, such as the Knight...

The Haunted Castle

The Haunted Castle is an event that will bring the ghosts back to Bojnice Castle. It's about a staged event with ghosts and poltergeists of Bojnice Castle, dedicated to domestic and foreign visitors as part of cultural tourism on the upper Nitra. It focuses on those...

Medieval crafts fair in Bratislava

In April in the courtyard of the Bratislava Castle there is a medieval craft fair. You will be able to experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and see how a potter, engraver, purse maker, tanner, and other craftsmen work. You will also have the opportunity to buy...

Knight’s Tournament at the castle in Sztum

In August this year the Knight's Tournament will be held at the castle in Sztum. During the tournament, you can see the struggles of knights' fellowships - there will be duels of knights and their squires, visit handicraft stands, taste dishes inspired by medieval...

Königsberg Marzipan

Almonds and sugar - that's all it takes to create a work of art. Königsberg marzipan made using the traditional method at Café Moja, combines taste and health benefits with education on the history of the  region. That's why it's a perfect souvenir of your stay in...

Knight Brotherhood Banner of the Malbork Region

The Brotherhood of Knights Banner of the Malbork Region was established in 2005. It is a group of historical reconstruction gathering people fascinated by the Middle Ages. The ranks of the organization include the inhabitants of Malbork and the surrounding towns. The...

The swamp festival

The festival has a regional and cross-border character. Every year, partner settlements from Romania and Ukraine take part in it.  It is well known that Nagyecsed has had the richest history and culture and ethnographic monuments in the entire region. The goal of the...

Knight’s Tournament for the Spear of St. George

Knight tournament for the spear of St. George is a meeting with the culture of the Middle Ages. Its participants are knights' brotherhoods, whose representatives fight for the spear of St. George, the medieval knight, the legendary dragon slayer of Silene, and the...

The camp of the Great Army in Ostróda

Ostróda invites you to a historical event the background of which is the war of the Fourth Anti-French Coalition of 1806–1807. It was then, during the war, a small Masurian town occupied by the French army became the "capital of Europe" with the arrival of the French...

Pirate wars under the Corsair banner

We invite you to the ceramic market, which is traditionally held in the castle park. You can look forward to the original work of Czech ceramists and other original products. The visit can be combined with a tour of the chateau, the chateau garden and a visit to the...

Harvest parade and ball

The traditional vintage-style parade and ball has been organized in Géberjén since the 1990s. The main purpose of the event is to entertain many generations together, and for the local community to cultivate old folk customs, mainly concerning dress, dancing and...

Domini Scepusii – a historical swordplay company

Embark on an exhilarating journey with ‘Domini Scepusii - the lords of the Zips’ a historical swordplay company established in 1995. With a deep passion for military history, weapon craftsmanship, and the life of past societies, they bring the past to life through...

Historical reenactment group Slovensko

Reenactment group ‘Slovensko’ is a non-political organization, whose members are interested in military history. The overall aims of the group are organizing and participating in reenactment and living history events, memorial ceremonials, history research and...

Battle of Heilsberg

The Battle of Heilsberg is an important event of the Napoleonic spring campaign, which took place on June 10, 1807. The battle was an important element of Napoleon's war with the Fourth Coalition and the largest Napoleonic battle fought in the field in today's Poland....

King Jan III Knightly Tournament

The event takes place in the Historical Park and gives the opportunity to meet medieval knights and their squires, practicing their skills in using a spear or a sword from a horse. It will also allow you to see extremely dangerous clashes of knights clad in armor...

Day of Czech Crafts with T.G. Masaryk in Úštěk

On Thursday, 28 October, Úštěk will host the largest celebration of the founding of the republic in the Czech Republic. You can look forward to a full-day rich programme with T.G. Masaryk. Program: arrival of T.G. Masaryk with his entourage and his stay at the Crafts...

The land of 7 peculiarities

We invite organized groups to the Masurian thematic village called Land of 7 peculiarities. All guests are greeted by the Wodnik Omulek with whom you will get to know the Old Mazurian Trail, i.e. the path of old professions - forester, farmer and fisherman. People who...

The international Pumpkin Festival

Nagydobos is not only the name of the place but also the name of the pumpkin, famous all over the world. Nagydobos was a famous food product of the settlement during the years 1920s and 1930s. Since 1998, the International Pumpkin Festival has been held annually, the...

Szamos Feszt-Monostori Days and Military Festival

The organization of the event is related to the celebration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The purpose is to remember the heroes of that time and to remind people of all the horrors of war, the importance of peace.4732 Cégénydányád ,...

TOSTABUR – Society of Ancient Martial Arts and Crafts

TOSTABUR  was founded in 1964 mainly by sports fencers of TJ Lokomotiva Bratislava. It was a group of enthusiasts about historical fencing, and their soul was the fencing master Ing. Peter Koza.  We are fascinated by history and motivated by the romance of bygone...

International Beer Festival

The public part of the International Beer Festival in Litoměřice will take place in Exhibition Hall H at the Zahrada Čech Exhibition Centre. Expert tastings will take place from Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 April 2023.The GOLDEN WORLD SPRING is an annual...

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