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 for naught: it's the best way to discover how real Vikings used to live. From decorated living spaces to ingenious crafts and a real Viking-market with various goods for sale. The preHistorisch Dorp is the place to discover 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 wonderful performance by historical musicians… You can be absolutely certain you’ll find yourself in 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. Have a look at the aftermovie of a past edition and relive the adventures of thousands of visitors. There's no better way to get an impression of Vikingfest. Will you be there at Vikingfest 2025?
Food & drinks
During Vikingfest, you can visit our medieval inn to get a snack and/or drinks. It's also allowed to bring your own food from home. There are many spots to have a seat, such as one of our tree trunks, the grassy hill near the stalls, or in the woods. Plenty of options to pick from.
Vikingfest in the preHistorisch Dorp
- Date: Pentecost weekend - Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June 2025
- Time: From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Boutenslaan 161b, Eindhoven
- Price: Online presale until June 6th € 16,50
From June 7th 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 starts in March 2025. Get your tickets quick, as there is a maximum visitor capacity.
Please note: Vikings dressed in historical clothing are welcome to wander around our museum, but please leave your weapons at home!
Route and parking
Preferably come to the museum by public transport or by bicycle, and leave your car at home.
You can park your car for free at the preHistorisch Dorp. There is space for cars at the at Boutenslaan 161. From there you can reach our museum within a few minutes' walk. Please do not park your car in the neighborhood.
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 here you can have a nice 15 minutes walk through the Genneper Parks to arrive at 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.