One of the things Days of Yore Travel does is to take you up close to the Middle Ages. Instead of touring a museum and staring at suits of armor behind glass cases, you can meet an artisan smith and watch him create real armor, just like in the Middle Ages. Meet Peter Müller from the Plattnerwerkstatt in Orschweier. He is one of the last people in Europe who smiths suits of armor exactly like they did in the Middle Ages. In a group you can tour his workshop to watch how flat sheets of metal were turned into knights’ helmets with visors.
Peter Müller not only gives courses in how to become a armory blacksmith, but also has written a number of expertise books in German on the subject, and will be happy to take on your custom order for any kind of body armor from the 1st through the 17th centuries - whether you want it for Re-enactment, Living History, Renaissance Faires, Larp or as an impressive heirloom to have in your home.
What’s the name of this place? Plattenwerkstatt in Orschweier in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
What is it?
An authentic armory blacksmith workshop.
What will I see here?
How suits of armor are made by an expert.
Can I buy real knight’s armor here? Yes, you can! Custom-made to fit your body.
Will he show me how to make something?
Yes, he will.
These are
reconstruction of the original woven border patterns form textile found
in Hochdorf grave in Germany. Unlike other Celtic patterns with knotwork
or spirals, this particular clan chose diamond and Swastika shapes,
making it unique for Celtic clothing.
These are authentic
reconstructions from garments made 5,000 years ago. It was only in the
early 20th century did the Swastika gain a sinister meaning. Up until
then, the Swastika was a popular symbol in many cultures through out the
world, and generally were considered a good luck charm.
With
Days of Yore Travel, you can learn from Celtic experts how to weave
original celtic border or woven belt and bring home a truely original
souvenir.
Meet Friedrich
Trier from the Wihelmshöhe Castle in Kassel. Friedrich is an expert in
medieval armour care and restauration. He holds seminars about how
armour is cared for and repaired. But he also demonstrates how it was
worn and protected people.
Hands on experience with experts. Real armour that was worn into battle. Come experience Days of Yore Travel.
What would it be like to sail an original 14th century ship? Imagine you as part of the crew aboard a real medieval Cog ship, right out of the Middle Ages, sailing on the Baltic Sea!
Days of Yore Travel is all about experiential travel into the past – we don’t just take a walk-through tour of a historic ship; we take a voyage on it.
Come aboard the Wissemara, pride and joy of the Poeler Cog Club, and experience first-hand what life on a medieval merchant vessel was like. This is no ordinary passenger cruise, but a real hands-on learning experience. On the Wissemara the crew will so you how to set the sail, how medieval vessels were navigated, medieval seamanship and even shoot the ship’s own swivel gun. You can take a cruise to visit medieval castles or to a Hanse League town to learn how goods were traded in the Middle Ages.
This kind of experience will make your next trip to Europe a real adventure – because you become a part of living history when you travel into the past and experience yourself.
Can I take my kids?
Yes, or your retired parents if you like. This kind of trip is for people of all ages.
This is a medieval ship - is it really safe?
Yes, even though it's a geniune replica of a real medieval Cog, it must to conform to modern-day German passenger ship standards, which are some of the toughest safety standards in the world. That means it must have state-of-the-art safety and rescue equipment on board.
We're a Living History/Reenactment Enthusiasts. Can our group do a trip in costume? You most certainly can! This would make your experience even more authentic. The crew of the Wissemara are Living History enthusiasts, too. Who knows? You might even end up on German television that day.
What kind of accomodations do they have on board?
This is ship is designed for day cruises, so there are no cabins on board. But they do have a nice dining salon below deck for your group lunch or dinner. Can I do this alone?
Yes. They have regular scheduled trips, which
you can book as an individual person, but it's unlikely your guide will
speak English.
Do they speak English?
That's no problem. If you're worried about receiving correspondence in English, you can have it translated for free for you by sending it to Days of Yore Travel.
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