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Sülfmeister Days in Lüneburg: A spectacular medieval festival begins!
Lüneburg is celebrating the Sülfmeister Days from September 26th to 28th, 2025 with competitions, a market and a festive parade celebrating the history of salt.
Sülfmeister Days in Lüneburg: A spectacular medieval festival begins!
The starting signal for this year's Sülfmeistertage will be given today in the charming Hanseatic city of Lüneburg. Until Sunday, September 29th, the city is celebrating a colorful festival that puts the medieval tradition of salt production in the spotlight. Many visitors from the surrounding area and beyond are expected to enjoy the diverse program and follow the historic competitions for the prestigious title of Sülfmeister. The competition, which pays homage to salt mining and the importance of Lüneburg in the Middle Ages, magically attracts people. NDR reports that ...
This Saturday the coronation of the new Sülfmeister will take place, and the finale of the popular barrel rolling will provide additional excitement. Residents and guests can also take part in the medieval market, which opened on Friday afternoon. Here, numerous stands present handicraft products as well as tasty food and drinks. The festival also played its way into the hearts of the city residents with live music and varied shows. As with any clever celebration, the children are of course also taken care of: music and entertainment are available for all age groups. Mittelaltermarkt.online adds that...
A festival with history
The Sülfmeister Days have a long tradition; They first took place in 1472, when they were still celebrated as the Kope Festival. This tradition ended in 1692, but was revived in 2003 and has taken place every two years since then. The Sülfmeisters, who used to have control over the boiling pans for producing salt, are still a central figure in the festival today. The winner of the competition can call themselves “Sülfmeister” for the next two years and represent Lüneburg at various festivals.
The great historical importance of the city is underlined not only by the competitions, but also by various exhibitions, such as those in the Salt Museum, which show how salt was mined up to the present day. Lüneburg, known for its medieval old town with picturesque half-timbered houses and cobbled streets, may owe its prosperity to the salt trade. After all, it was salt that made Lüneburg a wealthy city in the Middle Ages. Lueneburg.info points out that...
A festive ending
The festival reaches its celebratory climax in a large Kopefest parade on Sunday, which leads the newly crowned Sülfmeister at the head into a colorful spectacle with councilors, city guards and jugglers. This colorful depiction of the Middle Ages is sure to attract a lot of eyes! The event ends with the traditional kopeck burning and a shopping Sunday, when shops are open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the city shines in all its glory.
With all these attractions and the colorful hustle and bustle, it is no wonder that the Sülfmeister Days have become a highlight of the year for the city of Lüneburg and its visitors. A visit is definitely worth it to immerse yourself in the pulsating atmosphere and experience the unique flair of a medieval city festival.