Vikingfest
Pentecost in preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven can only mean one thing: Vikings! These seafaring people will take over our open-air museum for three days. Ready to jump back in time? Then come to Vikingfest on the 7th, 8th, or 9th of June 2025 and experience the early Middle Ages!
Back to the Viking age
Vikingfest has been the biggest event in the preHistorisch Dorp, and not without reason: it's the best way to discover how real Vikings used to live. From decorated living spaces to ingenious crafts and an authentic Viking-market with various goods for sale. The preHistorisch Dorp is the place to explore what daily life used to look like. And of course, you can help here and there as well!
Viking shows
But that's not all… During Vikingfest you can also enjoy a variety of shows. Whether you prefer a battle between the toughest of Vikings or a captivating performance by historical musicians… You can be absolutely certain you’ll feel transported back to historical times, surrounded by villagers from the early Middle Ages.
Have a look
Vikingfest takes place every year during Pentecost in the preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven. Watch the aftermovie of a past edition and relive the adventures of thousands of visitors. There's no better way to get a glimpse of Vikingfest. Will you be there for Vikingfest 2025?
Food & drinks
During Vikingfest, you can visit our medieval inn for a snack and a drink. You're also welcome to bring your own food from home. There are plenty of places to sit, such as one of our tree trunks, the grassy hill near the stalls, or in the woods. Plenty of options to choose from.
Vikingfest in the preHistorisch Dorp
- Date: Pentecost weekend - Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Boutenslaan 161b, Eindhoven
- Price: Online presale until June 6: € 16,50
From June 7 online or at the cash register: € 18,50
Free for children up to 3 years old, reservation is required
Museum card holders pay a surcharge of € 6, reservations are required. - Ticket sales: The online sale for Vikingfest 2025 has started. Get your tickets quick, as there is limited availability.
Please note: Vikings dressed in historical clothing are welcome to wander around our museum, but please leave your weapons at home!
Route and parking
We encourage visitors to come to the museum by public transport or by bicycle, and leave their car at home.
You can park your car for free at the preHistorisch Dorp. There is designed parking for cars at Boutenslaan 161, just a few minutes' walk from our museum. Please do not park in the surrounding neighbourhood.
There are parking spaces for cars on the service road of Boutenslaan. By order of the fire brigade, it is not permitted to park your car outside of these spaces. Please note that fines will be issued in case of violations.
Is the parking lot full? Then park at Anton Coolenlaan 5. From there, enjoy a scenic 15-minute walk through the Genneper Parken to reach the museum. Along the way you will pass green meadows and wooded environments and you have the opportunity to eat at Paviljoen Genneperparken or the city farm Genneper Hoeve.
Read more about our address and your route.