Volker von Alzey

Volker von Alzey (right) in combat against the Bernese monk Islan. Illustration from the Rosengarten zu Worms[1]

Volker von Alzey is a legendary figure from the Nibelungenlied. He is the minstrel at the court of Burgundy in Worms. His headquarters Alzey is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Worms. Volker is one of the Burgundian knights and heroes. He dies at Hildebrand's hand with the other Burgundians fighting alongside Hagen at King Etzel's castle.

  1. ^ Cod. Pal. germ. 359 Rosengarten zu Worms & Lucidarius Straßburg – Elsässische Werkstatt von 1418.