Lund through the Ages
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24, 2025, when Lund’s History Day takes place in Lundagård! This year, we take you on a journey through the entire history of Lund, from the Middle Ages to the present day. We offer theater, music, lectures, performances, horses, guided tours, a market, and much more.
Below you can see parts of what you can experience during the day.
Participants for the market street, times for theater and shows, and other information will be released gradually.
Free admission. We are open between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Warm welcome!
🇸🇪 For information in Swedish – click here! 🇸🇪
THEATER
Unions, uprisings, and riots – experience Lund’s history in a theatrical performance like never before! The city’s history comes to life in an exciting play under the open sky in the beautiful Lundagård.
Meet historical characters, riders, and horses in a play that takes you on a fast-paced journey from medieval power struggles to major events in modern times. The play is written and performed by Lund’s History Days’ own theater group, in collaboration with the Queen Dowager’s Regiment of Foot and Horse (Riksänkedrottningens Livregemente till fot och till häst).
HISTORICAL RIDERS
In the historical field camp, you can talk to soldiers from the 18th century and medieval riders.
The Queen Dowager’s Regiment teaches you about the spectacular ways of dressing during the Renaissance, and you can also learn about the harsh life in the field during Sweden’s Age of Greatness.
If you tire of the crowds in Lundagård, you can instead converse with one of the horses visiting Lund’s History Day.
JESTER LUQAS
Come and watch our boisterous jester show inspired by the Middle Ages!
Jester LuQas offers an energetic performance with outstanding juggling and plenty of humor — a must for the whole family!
MEDIEVAL GAMES
In the medieval camp, you can play like in the Middle Ages, design your own shield, or have a mighty dragon painted on your face.
Starting at 10:00 AM, there will be a storytime session every half hour.
Students from the Katedralskolans history program organise children’s activities.
MEDIEVAL FENCING
Compagnie Torpum presents a daring historical fencing show where soldiers wear period-appropriate clothing and clash with swords, daggers, bucklers, and shields.
The show demonstrates medieval fencing arts as well as combat techniques from the 1500s and 1600s.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MUSEUM KULTUREN
Kulturen’s museum offers free admission and guided tours of exhibitions, including the newly restored upper floor of the medieval Dean’s House.
In the museum park, you can relax at the historical café, dance historical dances with Cadenza, or listen to music from the turn of the last century.
Inside the museum, there will be author talks, a fantastic book fair, and the chance to try historical board games.
Take part in Kulturen’s full program and book your place at Kulturen’s website.
Note: Some events have limited spots and require pre-booking.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CATHEDRAL
11:00 AM–11:45 AM
Coats of arms in the Cathedral – max 15 people. Arrive early.
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Helgo Zettervall Tour – walk from the Cathedral to All Saints Church. Gathering outside the Cathedral’s west entrance.
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Viewing of the bronze model at Kraft’s Square.
Guided Tours
Students from the Cathedral School’s history program organize city walks highlighting different aspects of Lund’s history. Times and booking links will be announced soon. (Free, but booking is required.)
LUND’S CULINARY HISTORY
Let’s dive into the bubbling pot of Lund’s food history and share the delicious stories encountered as we wander through the city’s past.
Learn the recipe for the Lund delicacy “Pytt Royal” and see where Frans G. Bengtsson used to drink his coffee.
We move from Lundagård toward the Grand Hotel and Saluhallen — hopefully enjoying something tasty along the way!
THE POOR IN NÖDEN
Join a tour through Nöden, learning about the neighborhood’s history.
How did the city’s poor live in what was once called “New Town,” now an idyllic part of central Lund?
Discover where one of Sweden’s most famous artists grew up and why there was once a Jewish shtetl (village) in the middle of Lund.
LUND’S BURIED HISTORY
Who was the French soldier now resting in Lund’s soil, and what stories does the cemetery tell about the world wars?
Learn about the darker stories behind the Vipeholm Stone and why one of Sweden’s foremost suffragists is buried here.
Join a captivating walk through Lund’s largest cemetery, where every grave tells a story.
THE MIDDLE AGES IN LUND
Every day, citizens and visitors can admire the beautiful towers of Lund Cathedral — but do you know what the building has meant for the city?
Learn more about the people who lived here during the Middle Ages and what remains of medieval Lund today.
The tour ends at Kulturen, where you can continue exploring medieval history.
Lund’s History Day is made possible with support from:
Folke
Ljungdahls
stiftelse
Thora
Ohlssons
stiftelse
Katedralskolan
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Lund
Would you like to support our organization?
Swish: 123 333 6377
Download the Cathedral School’s historical apps!
Why not explore one of the Cathedral School’s historical guide apps?
They are available in multiple languages.
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Medeltidens Lund (Medieval Lund) on the Appstore.
Medeltidens Lund (Medieval Lund) on Google Play.
Slaget vid Lund on the Appstore.
Slaget vid Lund (The Battle of Lund) on Google Play.