Fence together.
Two international tournaments, shared workshops, and open halls for free fencing and sparring.
Berlin Paris HEMA Exchange 2027
See Europe.
9 to 18 April 2027 · Berlin → Paris
See Europe.
Fight it.
Two tournament weekends. A shared journey. Ten days of fencing, culture and connection in Berlin and Paris.
I’m interestedEmail us. Expressing interest is nonbinding.
2 citiesBerlin & Paris
2 tournamentsTwo weekends of HEMA
10 days9 to 18 April 2027
Up to 30 peoplePlanned group size
One group. Two HEMA communities.Share the fencing.
Share the fencing.
Share the journey.
Can’t decide between the Berlin HEMA Cup and the Paris HEMA Open? Do both, with a group to share the whole experience.
Between the tournaments, we’ll train together, explore both cities and get closer to the history behind the weapons we fence with. There’s time to build friendships across clubs and countries along the way.
Discover together.
A Berlin city tour, Paris from the water, and visits to historical arms collections.
Connect across borders.
Meet people from different HEMA communities. All countries, experience levels and genders are welcome.
Your ten daysBerlin first.
Berlin first.
Paris next.
This is our planned programme. Activities and practical arrangements may change as we confirm the details.
Berlin
9 to 13 AprilArrive. Settle in. Meet the group.
Make your own way to Berlin and settle into the accommodation. Depending on arrival times, we may get together in the evening.
Berlin HEMA Cup · Day 1
Longsword, Saber, and Rapier & Dagger, each with Open and Women+ categories. Workshops and additional activities are also part of the tournament weekend.
Berlin HEMA Cup · Day 2
The second tournament day in Berlin. Another day to fence, cheer on the group, and meet the wider HEMA community.
Tournament informationDiscover Berlin & free fencing
During the dayExplore Berlin together on a guided city tour.
In the eveningAn open hall for free fencing and sparring.
Samurai Museum & workshop
During the dayVisit the archives of the Samurai Museum Berlin, with the planned opportunity to handle original historical objects.
In the eveningA shared HEMA workshop.
The shared journey
Berlin Paris
We travel together to Paris and settle into our accommodation.
Paris
15 to 18 AprilParis by boat & free fencing
During the dayDiscover Paris from the water on a guided city tour by boat.
In the eveningAn open hall for free fencing and sparring.
Historical arms & workshop
During the dayVisit a historical arms collection in Paris. We hope to include the opportunity to handle historical swords, subject to confirmation.
In the eveningA shared HEMA workshop.
Paris HEMA Open · Day 1
The first tournament day in Paris, featuring Longsword and Saber, each with Open and Women’s categories.
Paris HEMA Open · Day 2
The second tournament day and the final day of our shared exchange programme.
Tournament information
Practical detailsA shared trip.
A shared trip.
A lot of the planning, handled.
We coordinate the core of the exchange so the group can spend the week together.
We organise
- Accommodation in Berlin, 9 to 14 April
- Shared travel from Berlin to Paris on 14 April
- Accommodation in Paris, 14 to 18 April
- The shared cultural and HEMA programme
You arrange
- Your journey to Berlin on 9 April
- Your journey home from Paris after the exchange
- Local public transport tickets, if needed
- Your meals during the trip
This describes who coordinates each part of the trip. What the final participation fee covers will be confirmed with the funding and registration details.
Price & fundingInterested?
Interested?
Let’s stay in touch.
We are applying for funding to make the exchange as affordable as possible, including for people with smaller travel budgets.
The participation fee is not confirmed yet. The funding outcome will affect the final price and any financial support available. We’ll share the details once they are confirmed.
Express your interest No booking or payment commitment when you email us.
Say hello now.
Email us to tell us you’re interested. You’re welcome to include your name, country and any questions.
Get the confirmed details.
We’ll share the price, funding arrangements and registration process when they are ready.
Decide when registration opens.
Once you have the information, you can decide whether to register. A maximum of 30 places is planned.
Who can join?
Fencers from all countries, of all experience levels and genders, are welcome to express their interest. You do not need to be based in Berlin or Paris. Conditions for any financial support will be shared once funding is confirmed.
How much will it cost?
The participation fee is not confirmed yet. We are applying for funding, and the outcome will affect the final price and any financial support available. Email us to hear more when these details are ready.
Does my email reserve a place?
Your email is an expression of interest, with no commitment to book or pay. It does not reserve a place. We will explain the formal registration process once the price and arrangements are confirmed.
How will places be allocated?
A maximum of 30 places is planned. Once formal registration opens, places will be allocated in the order registrations are received. Expressing interest now is separate from that registration.
How does tournament registration work?
Registration for the exchange and registration for the two tournaments are separate. Exchange participants will have access to a priority registration option for both tournaments. The exact process depends on the funding arrangements and will be explained before tournament registration opens.
What about travel, meals and local transport?
We coordinate accommodation in both cities, the shared journey from Berlin to Paris, and the group programme. You arrange your arrival in Berlin, your journey home from Paris, meals, and any local transport tickets you need. We can still eat together, and food will be available at the Berlin HEMA Cup cafeteria.
9 to 18 April 2027 · Berlin → ParisBe part of
Be part of
the journey.
Two cities, two tournament weekends and a group to share it all with. Send us an email if you’d like to join us.
Email us florian.guenther@twerchhau.de
Express your interest now.
Decide once the price and details are confirmed.
Decide once the price and details are confirmed.