Kongshirden 1260 - information in English

At the moment, there is no English version of this website. This page aims to provide some information about our group. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at epost (at) kongshirden.no

Who are Kongshirden 1260?

Kongshirden 1260 is a medieval re-enactment group based in Bergen, Norway. Our primary focus in re-enacmtent fighting/live steel combat, i.e. combat with blunted replicas of medieval weapons in clothing appropriate for the period. We also give demonstrations and shows, both at medieval festivals and other events.

Training times

All training takes place at Bergenhus Fortress, in the centre of Bergen. During wintertime, we usually train indoors, while in spring/summer we mostly train outdoors. Outdoor trainings are open to the public, and you are welcome to come and watch. Training times are Wednesday 6.00 - 8.00 pm and Saturdays 1.00 - 4.00 pm.

Membership

In order to take part in training, all members have to go through a introductory course in safety and basic combat. The course usually lasts for 4-5 sessions. These courses are held all throught the year, if you are interested in joining, please contact us for details at epost (at) kongshirden.no