Next edition · 25th anniversary year
Elfia Arcen 2026
The world’s first outdoor fantasy & cosplay kingdom, in the castle gardens of Arcen.
- Dates
- 19 & 20 September 2026Saturday & Sunday
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Venue
- Castle Gardens ArcenLingsforterweg 26, 5944 BE Arcen
The grounds
The official Elfia map: 13 themed areas and three embassies. Scroll or pinch to zoom.
The realms of Arcen
13 themed areas fill the castle gardens across both days.
Border to Fantasy
On the map; the organisers have not given it a description yet.
Elfia Academy
Every masterpiece begins with a single idea. At Fable Forge, imagination becomes reality. Explore a wide variety of interactive workshops where you can learn, create, and discover the crafts that bring fantasy worlds to life.
Iron Fjord
The tide waits for no one... neither should you. Sturdy longships, fearless explorers, and the spirit of adventure come together where every journey begins.
Odin's Vale
Mind the runes... some are older than the stories themselves. Odin's Vale is a place where forgotten myths awaken, ancient customs endure, and every visitor becomes part of the legend.
La Piazza Dei Sogni
Behind the striped canvas of Giostra Fortunia lies a world where the extraordinary feels effortless.
Bard's Theater
From whispered ballads to thunderous applause, Bard's Theater is where gifted performers weave music, stories, and magic into unforgettable moments.
Know before you go
Unlimited re-entry
For 2026 you may leave and return as often as you like, via the official exit points.
No metal props
Since November 2025 no metal weapons of any kind are permitted, even blunt or costume-fixed. Read the policy.
Smoke-free gardens
Castle Gardens Arcen is smoke-free. Smoking and vaping only in the marked areas on the map.
Ages 0–2 free
Little Elf tickets cover ages 3–11. Costumes encouraged at every age.