Egdehirden is a historical fencing group, focusing on reenactment fighting, HEMA, and similar disciplines.
Throughout the year, we participate in events and markets across Norway and Europe, where we conduct fight shows and weapon demonstrations.
We train every Friday at 6:00 PM at Gimlehallen (Kristiansand), and during the summer we can often be found at Hamresanden, Groos or Bystranda. If this sounds like something for you, feel free to drop by for a training session to see for yourself.
Latest Posts
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Egdehirden Summer Events 2026 ⚔️☀️
Summer is approaching, and Egdehirden is preparing for another season filled with Viking markets, medieval festivals, historical combat, and travel across Scandinavia and beyond! Throughout the summer, our members will participate in several events where we will represent Egdehirden through Viking combat demonstrations, historical martial arts, camp life, and public fight shows. Some events will…
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Egdehirden at Borgertoget 2026 ⚔️
On May 17th, 2026, Egdehirden proudly participated in Kristiansand’s traditional Borgertoget parade as part of Norway’s Constitution Day celebrations. Marching through the city in historical Viking clothing and equipment, our members represented historical martial arts, Viking-age culture, and the growing historical combat community in Kristiansand. With shields, helmets, swords, and axes on display, we were…
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Training Schedule at Gimlehallen: December 2025 – April 2026
We’re happy to announce that Egdehirden’s training sessions in Gimlehallen are now booked all the way until April 24, 2026! As the winter approaches and the evenings get colder, having a warm and spacious indoor hall is the perfect setting for our training sessions. Gimlehallen has served us well, and we’re excited to continue our…
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World Fencing Day in Kristiansand 2025
In collaboration with Kristiansand Fencing Club, Kristiansand Kendo Club, and Kakukodan, Egdehirden proudly hosts this year’s Fektedagen – World Fencing Day – in Kristiansand. This unique event brings together the many worlds of fencing: from the Olympic fencing disciplines, to the ancient traditions of Japanese sword arts, to the living history of European martial arts,…
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Egdehirden at Lislefarmen – August 30th
On Saturday, August 30th, Egdehirden will be at the Lislefarmen event at Bygland Museum.This annual gathering brings history to life at the historic Lislefarmen property, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional crafts, demonstrations, and cultural activities. We will be there with our tent, where you can see our Viking-age equipment up close — weapons, shields,…
