Doesburg Hanseatic FestivalHanzefeest Doesburg

Hanzefeest Doesburg is an annual medieval festival held in the historic Hansa city of Doesburg. Visitors stroll through the old town dressed in period costumes while enjoying live renaissance music, theater and demonstrations of ancient crafts. The day features a bustling market and encampments with historical reenactments. A traditional St. Martin’s feast is served at the Martinikerk, reinforcing the local medieval heritage. The atmosphere immerses attendees in the Hanseatic trading era of the 14th C. Local artisans sell food and wares in market stalls, and audiences enjoy communal performances. For many residents Dieser, this festival showcases their heritage through costumes and traditions 1 2.

Doesburg has been a member of the Hanseatic League (Hanzesteden) since the Middle Ages, and this connection is celebrated through the festival. The festival emphasizes the city’s historic ties to the trading network of medieval Northern Europe, and highlights local medieval crafts, warfare drills, and St. Martin’s Day customs. It connects Doesburg’s identity as a Hanzestad with broader Gelderland medieval culture, and brings history to life in the city’s original streets 1 2.