From July 18 to 20, 2025, the annual Fencing Weekend at Schloss Sallgast took place — an event that has now become a regular part of the club calendar. As in the previous year, the historic setting of the castle in Niederlausitz provided a striking backdrop for training, exchange, and shared experiences.

Diverse Program and Historic Atmosphere

Buckler Private Lessons and Open Training

In addition, private lessons in buckler fencing were offered — and eagerly taken up. Beyond the organized sessions, the weekend provided plenty of opportunity for open training across all disciplines.



Equipped with parrying daggers and poleaxes, spontaneously formed teams played two intense rounds of “Capture the Flag!” in full fencing gear — pushing some participants to the edge of their physical limits.

Culture and Camaraderie

A guided tour of the castle with Mr. Tollmien from the local heritage association and a visit to the local history museum added a cultural dimension to the weekend. Food and fellowship were also well taken care of: a group dinner at the Schlossparkhotel and a relaxed barbecue on Saturday evening provided plenty of time to unwind and connect.

Participants stayed either in shared dorms within the castle, in tents in the castle park, or in rooms at the nearby Schlossparkhotel.

For those seeking a break from fencing, there were outings to the nearby Poleysee, and some took the opportunity to visit the impressive Bergheider See or the F60 visitor mine on Sunday — a massive relic of open-pit coal mining often referred to as the “horizontal Eiffel Tower.”