Why should you head to Martinsmarkt? Because it’s awesome! Dieburg’s medieval town fest kicks off the Glühwein season every November around Martinstag. The streets fill with kiosks of decorations, baskets, pottery, scarves, jewelry, wool socks…and Glühwein, Bratwurst, crepes, Flammkuchen, and cookies. Not to mention, a medieval market of leather goods, metalworks, soaps and other natural products, tapestries, medieval clothing, and more; as well as fire performers, song and dance, and medieval games for the kids… Rides also keep the kiddos busy. The town is brimming with festive cheer!
Here are some photos to convince you to come on out!
Markets line the streetsThe Marktplatz is filled with funFestival gingerbread cookies!Shops are open longer hours (and on Sunday!)Crazy games like this climb-the-rope-ladder challengeGlühwein!!Street after street of fair waresDown comforter and pillow sellers bring their geese!Did I mention the Bratwurst?Who doesn’t love cotton candy?Enjoy the fall colors of DieburgCarousels large and smallViews from the ferris wheelA Medieval Market in front of the SchlossMedieval clothing for sale with one of Dieburg’s towers in the backgroundJoustingMore medieval gamesBoth medieval and modern PerformersPressing Dieburg Martinsmarkt coins on the spot
Flammkuchen, candy, nuts, hot drinks, beer, and more…Crepes!Um, is that Mickey doing balloon art?? It sure is!
There’s no place I’d rather be this weekend than Dieburg. Only one day left!
Kari Martindale likes words, so she uses them a lot. Kari sits on the Board of Maryland Writers' Association and is involved with various nonprofits. She writes spoken word poetry, children's books, and other stuff, like whatever blog post you just read. Kari has visited over 35 countries and all 50 States, and is always planning her next road trip. She likes her family a lot; they tolerate her just fine.