HEIDNISCHES DORF (TORHAUS DOLITZ)
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Bomaische Str. 210 am Torhaus Dolitz - Leipzig
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A Pagan (Viking) village with various forms of entertainment from
mini concerts to axe throwing!
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LOCATION FROM LEIPZIG HAUPTBAHNHOF
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The Agra is located to the South of the City Centre, the best
way of getting there is to jump on the number 11 Tram and get
off at 'Dolitz Strbf.' one stop before the Agra Messepark.
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DESCRIPTION OF VENUE / HISTORY
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So this venue has a number of names, on the official Map its now called 'Heidnisches
Dorf' however it used to be called 'Torhaus Dolitz' , I believe that most Germans will refer
to this place as 'Heidnisches Dorf'. Its the location of the Viking (or Pagan) Village (not to
be mistaken with the Medieval Village on top of the Moritzbastei.
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Heidnisches Dorf is makeshift village set up just a short distance from the Agra
Messepark location (in fact if you are camping and with the appropriate wrist band you
can take a short cut across the campsite to the village). The village is set in a wonderful
location amongst a wooded grove. At the venue you will find various stalls selling
medieval foods, wonderful drinks and you will be entertained by medieval armoured (is
that a word?) end of the music spectrum. There are also some stalls to purchase
various leather accessories and jewellery.
So in 2007 I finally found some time to visit the village, if you have not been then I
strongly recommend that you go and have a look. The people working in the village look
like they stay on site and live the Medieval way of life, most are dressed in the style and
certainly all the tents look authentic. The smell of roasting foods wafts around the site
and is very tempting and you will find some wonderful drinks that may well ensure that
you don't walk for a few days should you decide to try them...hehe.
The shops are very varied, from the normal Gothic house ware and clothing to
handmade wooden artifacts and animal bone chandeliers, one store was also selling a
set of armoured bagpipes, there is also an alfresco hot bath in a tent for half a dozen
people that seems to be very popular (swim wear is optional!). There is also lots of
entertainment, kids will love the place.
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