Who is Frilansene?
Frilansene is a historical institution for medieval europe, focused on the period 1397-1434.
 Read more about the middle ages and the period here
Frilansene is divided into branches according to the members' geographic location. Today Frilansene has branches in Oslo, Hamar, Halden and Kristiansand.
Read more about Frilansene's branches here
What does Frilansene do?
Frilansene pursue historical reserach, historical activity and historical continuance within our scopes for the period 1397-1434. Through research we lay the foundation for our activities, through our activities we may verify our research, and through continuance the knowledge is passed on to the public.
Read more about projects in Frilansene here
Today Frilansene has to scopes, Horse and Foot
Horse educates the medieval mounted warrior through the four divisions Hunting (riding in terrain), Combat (mounted close combat), Tournament (mounted duels) and Cavalry (ridning i formations).
A central part of Horse is the Liechtenauer-tradition, a western martial art documented from the end of the 13th century, but with traces even further back.
Foot educates the medieval warrior on foot, mainly through "hærkampsystemet" - a modern, recognized system that enables safe fencing with "live steel" weapons, but also through the historical Liechtenauer-tradition where this may be applied safely.
Read more about Frilansene's activities here
What may Frilansene offer?
Frilansene may offer a wide range of services within its scopes: membership for participation in Frilansene's activities, education and learning for schools and other institutions, performance on festivals and other events, etc.
As a member of Frilansene you may participate in the group's activities - in Horse, Foot or booth. Frilansene offers training and competitions as a sport, courses within special topics, workshops, etc.
Read more about membership in Frilansenes here
Frilansene is one of the major driving forces for medieval tournaments as a sport, and initiated the international "Euro Jousting League". Members of Frilansenes participate in competitions both nationally and internationally.
Read more about the sport here
Our showteam participate in festivals and other events to bring medieval tournaments to the public. We've previously participated in Oslo Medieval Festival, Hamar Medieval Festival, Olavsfestdagene Medieval Festival, Kristindagene Medieval Festival, Hackaland (Belgium), Azincourt (France), Herstemonceux (England), Kungälv (Sweden), Oslo 1000 year anniversary, Akershus castle 700 year anniversary, Lord of the Rings opening night in Oslo, and a long range of other events.
Our showteam will come to your festival to demonstrate medieval tournaments, both on foot and on horseback. We'll demonstrate equipment such as armour and weapons, and let the public itself try some of the equipment.
Read more about Frilansene's performances here |