Dorffest with Boßel tournament Hörden
Traditional village festival with Boßel tournament on June 6, 2026 in Hörden — living East Frisian-North German throwing culture in the southern Harz
About Dorffest Hörden
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Hörden — District in the Southern Harz
Hörden is a district of the municipality of Bad Grund in the Harz mountains and belongs to the Samtgemeinde Hattorf am Harz. With around 800 inhabitants, the village maintains a lively club and village life, at the heart of which is the annual Dorffest with Boßel tournament. The Hörden multi-purpose hall and its surroundings form the permanent setting for the event.
What is Boßeln?
Boßeln is a traditional North German throwing game, primarily popular in East Frisia, Oldenburg, and parts of Lower Saxony. In classic street Boßeln, wooden or rubber balls are thrown along country roads or streets, with the aim of covering a certain distance in as few throws as possible. Teams compete against each other, and the social aspect with catering and accompaniment is at least as important as the sporting competition. In Northern Germany, Boßeln is one of the classic folk sports, and the sport has also established itself in parts of the Harz.
Village Festival and Boßel Tournament Combined
The Hörden village festival combines the Boßel tournament with a classic village festival program. While the Boßel teams are out on the competition course in the morning and afternoon, catering, stalls, and musical contributions are already taking place at the multi-purpose hall. In the afternoon, everyone comes together again — the winning and other teams are welcomed and honored, and the social part begins with live music, dancing, catering, and festival activities.
Rooted in the Village Community
The Hörden village community and several local clubs — sports club, fire department, women's club, parish — are involved in the program. This collaborative organization makes the festival an expression of village togetherness and gives it its authentic character.
Gastronomy and Festival Operations
Bratwurst, steaks, fries, salads, cakes, ice cream, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks cater to the guests. The festival tent or the multi-purpose hall offer shelter in changeable weather, and an outdoor area with tables, benches, and play equipment invites visitors to linger.
Dorffest Hörden — edition 2026
Dorffest with Boßel Tournament 2026
The 2026 edition continues the proven format. Boßel teams compete on the course in the morning and afternoon, while the village festival takes place at the multi-purpose hall. In the afternoon and evening, everyone comes together to experience the award ceremony and the joint celebration.
Programme Dorffest Hörden 2026
Program Structure June 6, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Morning
- Registration of Boßel teams at the multi-purpose hall
- Start of the Boßel tournament on the competition course
- First stalls and catering at the hall
Midday
- Continuation of the tournament
- Lunch at the multi-purpose hall
- Family activities and hands-on stations
Afternoon
- Welcome of the Boßel teams
- Award ceremony for the Boßel tournament with trophies and certificates
- Coffee and cake
- Live music and dancing
Evening
- Festival evening with catering
- Live music or DJ
- Convivial closing
Catering
- Bratwurst, steaks, fries
- Cakes, ice cream
- Beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks
Highlights Dorffest Hörden 2026
- Boßel tournament — North German throwing culture in the Harz
- Village festival with catering and club participation
- Award ceremony and festival evening with live music
- Unifying event of the Hörden village community
Prices Dorffest Hörden 2026
Practical information — Dorffest Hörden
Date 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Venue
Hörden Multi-purpose Hall, Hörden district of the municipality of Bad Grund / Harz, 37539 Bad Grund (Samtgemeinde Hattorf am Harz, Göttingen district).
Program
- Boßel tournament in the morning and afternoon
- Village festival with catering, music, and conviviality
- Award ceremony for the Boßel tournament in the afternoon
- Festival evening with live music or DJ
Organizer
Hörden Village Community and local clubs.
Admission
Free. Consumables are subject to charge. Participation in the Boßel tournament requires registration with the organizer. Details will be published on-site and on the event page of the Samtgemeinde Hattorf am Harz.
Boßel Tournament
Participation upon registration with the organizer. Details will be published on-site and on the event page of the Samtgemeinde Hattorf am Harz.
Getting There
By car via the B243 or L530. Parking available at the multi-purpose hall.
Further Information
Current program details on the event page of the Samtgemeinde Hattorf am Harz.
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