The traditional Burgturnier takes place from 10th-13th May 2012. For over 50 years, the top show-jumpers meet at the foot of the old castle in southern Lower Saxony, Norten-Hardenberg. It ranks amongst the regulars turnaments of the early summer events and the best course specialists of the world participate. The Hard Burgturnier is part of the MASTERS LEAGUE series and offers the best in the world along with chances to qualify for the final in the Festhalle in Frankfurt, 2012. The team led by Carl Graf von Hardenberg always manages an equestrian event, wrapped in an exclusive setting.