ANNOTOPIA explained briefly
Festival spectacle for the whole family.
ANNOTOPIA explained briefly
Festival spectacle for the whole family.
Romans, Star Wars, wizards, post-apocalyptics, dinosaurs, steampunk, Wild West, Lord of the Rings, live music, medieval, Vikings, cosplay, pirates, and much more.
Julia S.
»It was so wonderful. It was like a kind of dream journey where you can simply forget about reality for a while.«
Azaeaha Y.
»ANNOTOPIA is a feast for the senses and socializing in a fairy-tale atmosphere, offering a magnificent variety that I haven’t found elsewhere.«
Impressions through
TV & Videos
Germany’s Largest Fantasy Festival
After two fantastic debut events in 2018, welcoming more than 10,000 visitors, and another successful season in 2019 with
over 16,000 visitors in total, the long COVID break followed. Fortunately, the ANNOTOPIA journey was able to
continue in 2021 – bigger, more magical and more fantastic than ever, with three events and more than 20,000 visitors!
The festival reached a new high in 2023, attracting over 35,000 visitors across four locations.
With the new venue at Augustusburg Castle in Saxony and the return of Marienburg Castle in Pattensen,
ANNOTOPIA was represented at a total of six locations across Germany in 2026.
A huge thank you to everyone who makes this festival what it is: truly fantastic! ❤
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These are our
opening hours
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Dressed up for
ANNOTOPIA? Of course!
Residence Palace Mergentheim
Friday, April 16th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, April 18th from 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Marienburg Castle Pattensen (near Hanover)
Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 16th from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday, May 17th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Paderborn – Schloss Neuhaus
Thursday, May 27th from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday, May 28th from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 29th from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 30th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Augustusburg Castle (Saxony)
Friday, June 11th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, June 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, June 13th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Vischering Castle Lüdinghausen
Friday, August 20th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, August 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, August 22nd from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Castle Park Rotenburg (Fulda)
Friday, September 3rd from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, September 4th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, September 5th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
With ANNOTOPIA, fantasy festivals of this kind made their debut in our republic. A significant part of the success lies in the fact that many visitors also visually immerse themselves in the world of fantasies and costume themselves elaborately and spectacularly.
We are definitely excited about your creativity if you also feel like adding sparkle and spirit to the festival through your transformations. Of course, there are no limits to imagination in this regard.
01
These are our
opening hours
Residence Palace Mergentheim
Friday, April 16th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, April 18th from 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Marienburg Castle Pattensen (near Hanover)
Saturday, May 15th from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 16th from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday, May 17th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Paderborn – Schloss Neuhaus
Thursday, May 27th from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday, May 28th from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 29th from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 30th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Augustusburg Castle (Saxony)
Friday, June 11th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, June 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, June 13th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Vischering Castle Lüdinghausen
Friday, August 20th from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, August 21st from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, August 22nd from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
castle park Rotenburg (Fulda)
Friday, September 3rd from 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, September 4th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, September 5th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Dressed up for
ANNOTOPIA? Of course!
With ANNOTOPIA, fantasy festivals of this kind made their debut in our republic. A significant part of the success lies in the fact that many visitors also visually immerse themselves in the world of fantasies and costume themselves elaborately and spectacularly.
We are definitely excited about your creativity if you also feel like adding sparkle and spirit to the festival through your transformations. Of course, there are no limits to imagination in this regard.
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our
weapon rules
PERMITTED ITEMS:
Replica weapons and LARP weapons made of foam, rubber, latex, cardboard, soft plastic, wood (maximum thickness 3 cm), or thermoplastic materials, with a maximum length of 1.5 m. Shields are permitted up to a diameter of 80 cm, provided they are not made entirely of metal.
Bows without a real string (max. 1.5 m length) as well as flexible and blunt arrows.
NOT PERMITTED:
Bladed or edged weapons with sharp or blunt metal blades or pointed tips (e.g. sabres, machetes, axes, morning stars). Concealed bladed or edged weapons (e.g. sword canes, knife keychains). Knives and one-handed knives (any knife with a one-hand locking blade; exception: functional pocket knives). Firearms requiring a permit or not requiring a permit, as well as ammunition of any kind (loaded, unloaded, or deactivated). Realistic-looking imitations of firearms, ammunition, hand grenades, and similar items (replicas, props, decorative weapons). Crossbows, precision slingshots, throwing weapons. Knuckle dusters, blackjacks, steel rods, batons, garrotes, nunchaku.
Pepper spray and other irritant spray devices, as well as electric shock devices (“stun guns”). Pyrotechnics and explosive items such as firecrackers, rockets, flares, and torches.
In case of doubt, the decision made by the security staff is final and cannot be appealed.
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our
weapon rules
read weapon rules
PERMITTED ITEMS:
Replica weapons and LARP weapons made of foam, rubber, latex, cardboard, soft plastic, wood (maximum thickness 3 cm), or thermoplastic materials, with a maximum length of 1.5 m. Shields are permitted up to a diameter of 80 cm, provided they are not made entirely of metal.
Bows without a real string (max. 1.5 m length) as well as flexible and blunt arrows.
NOT PERMITTED:
Bladed or edged weapons with sharp or blunt metal blades or pointed tips (e.g. sabres, machetes, axes, morning stars). Concealed bladed or edged weapons (e.g. sword canes, knife keychains). Knives and one-handed knives (any knife with a one-hand locking blade; exception: functional pocket knives). Firearms requiring a permit or not requiring a permit, as well as ammunition of any kind (loaded, unloaded, or deactivated). Realistic-looking imitations of firearms, ammunition, hand grenades, and similar items (replicas, props, decorative weapons). Crossbows, precision slingshots, throwing weapons. Knuckle dusters, blackjacks, steel rods, batons, garrotes, nunchaku.
Pepper spray and other irritant spray devices, as well as electric shock devices (“stun guns”). Pyrotechnics and explosive items such as firecrackers, rockets, flares, and torches.
In case of doubt, the decision made by the security staff is final and cannot be appealed.
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Annotopia is
wheelchair accessible
People with disabilities are well accommodated at our event! Accessible toilets are available as a matter of course.
All pathways are wide enough and wheelchair accessible (though some are on grass!); Individuals with disabilities/severe disabilities with a degree of disability (GdB) of 50% or more receive discounted admission; a companion may be admitted for free (both if indicated in the ID).
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Of course
dogs are welcome
In ANNOTOPIA, dog water stations are available throughout the festival grounds; however, dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners should bring their own poop bags, which should be standard practice anyway.
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please note
the photo notice
We take the protection of personal data very seriously and adhere to data protection regulations, especially the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We expect all visitors, especially photographers and videographers at ANNOTOPIA, to comply with these regulations.
The data controller for data protection at ANNOTOPIA is noa entertainment – events & more GbR, Elisabethstr. 31, 33428 Harsewinkel, Tel.: 05247/406120, e-Mail: info@noa-entertainment.de. Our data protection officer can be reached via the contact details provided.
The ANNOTOPIA event thrives on its impressions and visual diversity, particularly of its participants and visitors. Capturing these impressions is an essential part of the event and a motivation for many visitors and photographers. In the broadest sense, the creation of photographs and videos falls under artistic activity, protected by the Copyright Act (KUG), which remains valid even after the GDPR comes into effect.
During ANNOTOPIA, photos and videos are taken for documentation, post-event reporting, and promotion of subsequent events (e.g., website, print media, photo galleries, social networks). These recordings are associated with the visual representation of individuals present. The selection of individuals is purely random. By entering the event premises or purchasing a ticket, individuals automatically consent to the free publication of their image in the aforementioned manner, without requiring explicit consent from the individual.
The recordings are stored indefinitely, but solely for the aforementioned purposes, primarily of a non-commercial nature. We also rely on the principle of proportionality, which allows for photographing individuals in situations where obtaining consent from each individual practically isn’t feasible, both for the organizer and the photographers at ANNOTOPIA.
Note: All images and audio recordings created and subsequently published in ANNOTOPIA are available for unrestricted use by the organizer (noa entertainment – events & more GbR); consent from the creator is not required.
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Please observe the
photo notice
read the photo notice
We take the protection of personal data very seriously and adhere to data protection regulations, especially the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We expect all visitors, especially photographers and videographers at ANNOTOPIA, to comply with these regulations.
The data controller for data protection at ANNOTOPIA is noa entertainment – events & more GbR, Elisabethstr. 31, 33428 Harsewinkel, Tel.: 05247/406120, e-Mail: info@noa-entertainment.de. Our data protection officer can be reached via the contact details provided.
The ANNOTOPIA event thrives on its impressions and visual diversity, particularly of its participants and visitors. Capturing these impressions is an essential part of the event and a motivation for many visitors and photographers. In the broadest sense, the creation of photographs and videos falls under artistic activity, protected by the Copyright Act (KUG), which remains valid even after the GDPR comes into effect.
During ANNOTOPIA, photos and videos are taken for documentation, post-event reporting, and promotion of subsequent events (e.g., website, print media, photo galleries, social networks). These recordings are associated with the visual representation of individuals present. The selection of individuals is purely random. By entering the event premises or purchasing a ticket, individuals automatically consent to the free publication of their image in the aforementioned manner, without requiring explicit consent from the individual.
The recordings are stored indefinitely, but solely for the aforementioned purposes, primarily of a non-commercial nature. We also rely on the principle of proportionality, which allows for photographing individuals in situations where obtaining consent from each individual practically isn’t feasible, both for the organizer and the photographers at ANNOTOPIA.
Note: All images and audio recordings created and subsequently published in ANNOTOPIA are available for unrestricted use by the organizer (noa entertainment – events & more GbR); consent from the creator is not required.
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our ANNOTOPIA
locations 2027

Residential Palace
Mergentheim
APRIL 16 – 18, 2027

Pattensen (near Hanover)
Marienburg Castle
MAY 15 – 17, 2027

Schloß Neuhaus
Paderborn
MAY 27 – 30, 2027

Augustusburg Castle
Augustusburg (Saxony)
JUNE 11 – 13, 2027

Vischering Castle
Lüdinghausen
AUGUST 20 – 22, 2027

Palace Park
Rotenburg (Fulda)
SEPTEMBER 03 – 05, 2027
visitors 2026
Artists & vendors
square meters of total area
performers
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in memory of
Ted McKoy

Ted McKoy
This incredibly amazing magician was one of the faces of our festival. With his charm and soothing manner, he was not only a highlight for our visitors of all ages but also for the entire ANNOTOPIA team. How he consistently managed to bring smiles to the faces of children and everyone present with his tricks was impressive. He will be missed.
† 1947 – 2022
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Elisabethstr. 31 • 33428 Harsewinkel
E-Mail: info@noa-entertainment.de
phone: 05247 406120
www.noa-entertainment.de
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