The Battle of Trelleborgen 2026
Welcome to the Battle of Trelleborgen with a market that is traditionally held the second weekend after Midsummer!
Organizer
Trelleborg's Museum- 0410-733021
- trelleborgen@trelleborg.se
- Event URL
- Västra Vallgatan 6, 231 64 Trelleborg
This weekend we meet for dear reunions and new meetings. Come and experience the Viking Age, smell the fires, dance to the music and cheer on your favorite Vikings in the battle for the castle. At the same time, a lovely Viking market is held with jewellery and handicrafts from near and far.
Keep an eye on the website and on Facebook where we post updated information and daily programs as it approaches.
PROGRAM:
Friday 3 July
All the time and from time to time:
Market, handicrafts, camp life, Viking museum, games at the Viking farm, food and café
10.00 The market opens!
10.00-12.00 Archery for children, Borgvallen
10.00-15.00 Meet the wise old woman and the basketmaker, the medieval house
10.00-17.00 Participate in the Vikings' chores and visit the longhouse, the Viking farm
10.30-10.50 Castle walk with guide, starting at the castle gate
11.00-11.15 Story time, the nave
13.00-16.00 Archery for children, the rampart
16.00 Wedding ceremony - witness this year's couple renew their vows, by the water
17.00 The market closes for the day
Saturday 4 July
All the time and from time to time:
Market, handicrafts, camp life, Viking museum, music on site, games at the Viking farm, food and café
10.00 The market opens!
10.00-17.00 Meet the wise old woman and the basketmaker, the medieval house
10.00-17.00 Participate in the Vikings' chores and visit the longhouse, the Viking farm
10.30-10.50 Castle walk with guide, starting at the castle gate
11.00-11.15 Story time, the nave
11.30 Play "How Thor got his hammer", Viking farm
13.00 "The Battle of Trelleborgen" and "Skåne's best warrior", the castle rampart
14.00 Play "Idun's apples", the Viking farm
15.00 The Vikings show off their tent camp and their weapons, the grass next to the Viking Museum
15.30-15.45 Story time, the nave
17.00 The market closes for the day
Sunday 5 July
All the time and from time to time:
Market, handicrafts, camp life, Viking museum, music on site, games at the Viking farm, food and café
10.00 The market opens!
10.00-17.00 Meet the wise old woman and the basketmaker, the medieval house
10.00-17.00 Participate in the Vikings' chores and visit the longhouse, the Viking farm
10.30-10.50 Castle walk with guide, starting at the castle gate
11.00-11.15 Story time, the nave
11.30 Play "How Thor got his hammer", Viking farm
13.00 "The Battle of Trelleborgen" and team competition between the Vikings, the castle rampart
14.00 Play "Idun's apples", the Viking farm
15.00 The Vikings show off their tent camp and their weapons, the grass next to the Viking Museum
15.30-15.45 Story time, the nave
17.00 The market closes for the day
Subject to change
Feel free to use the palm train that runs tours in the city during the summer and stops right at Trelleborgen.
| Date | Time | Arena/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 3 July | 10:00 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday 4 July | 10:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday 5 July | 10:00 - 17:00 |