Behind the scenes, the organization of the Battle of Grolle is already busy preparing for next year’s 9th edition. The Battle of Grolle 2024 will take place on October 25, 25, and 27.

This is a re-enactment of 1627 seige and capitulation of the town is re-enacted, ending the period of Spanish occupation. The re-enactors are not actors, but historical enthusiasts who fully immerse themselves in the proper historical costumes and settings. For this event, they come from far and wide, both in- and outside of Europe, to go back in time to 17th century Groenlo.

Each year the events grows, also thanks to the commitment of the locals and keen visitors, who truly get to experience what life was like in 1627. Historical traders, craftsmen and musicians always make sure they register early for the opportunity to take part in this event.

Volunteers who want to contribute to the continuing success of the Battle of Grolle should contact the organization. “We are always looking for people with a variety of skills, including sales, project management, and marketing,” according to secretary Tristan Naber.

A few statsitics: 1,500 reenactors from 18 countries, 1,500 people portraying daily life, more than 100 craftsmen, traders, and artists. Behind the scenes: 150 active volunteers.Go to the website slagomgrolle.nl or the social media channels for more information about the Slag om Grolle.

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1 July 2024

Imagine this: You’re walking through a beautiful historic town during the last weekend of October 2024. Once you go through the gates, you are suddenly transported back in time to 1627! You are on a journey through time, immersed in the 17th-century thanks for the many re-enactors and locals. Traditional craftsmen, games, drinks, and snacks […]
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Battle of Grolle gears up for the 9th edition!

15 May 2023

Behind the scenes, the organization of the Battle of Grolle is already busy preparing for next year’s 9th edition. The Battle of Grolle 2024 will take place on October 25, 25, and 27. This is a re-enactment of 1627 seige and capitulation of the town is re-enacted, ending the period of Spanish occupation. The re-enactors are […]
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Battle of Grolle was hugely successful!

23 October 2022

Once again, the 8th edition of the Battle of Grolle was hugely successful. The three-day event counted a record number of visitors: 40,000 people visited the fortified town of Groenlo for one or more days during the event. More than 1,100 domestic and international re-enactors participated in the battle that marked the end of the 1627 […]
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UNIQUE SLAG OM GROLLE T-SHIRTS!

10 October 2022

Once again, there will be another unique Slag om Grolle t-shirt for sale at this year’s event!These cannot be ordered in advance, but will be for sale on Thursday, 20 October at theMattelier (Mattelierstraat 19). After that they will be available at the VVV Groenlo(Kevelderstraat 1). So be sure to get yourself one of these […]
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Special beer, in honor of the Slag om Grolle

19 September 2022

Special beer, in honor of the Slag om Grolle This year, Grolsch & Brouwers Nös present a special beer in honor of the Battle of Grolle. Visitors to the Battle of Grolle were allowed to choose their own name. The battle over the name was between: Wakere – After Lambert Verreyken’s night cavalry attacks Dulcken […]
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