Pfingstschießen Stand Kupferberg Walkenried
Traditional shooting competition of the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried at the Kupferberg shooting range on Pentecost
About Pfingstschießen Walkenried
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Pentecost Weekend for the Walkenried Marksmen
The Pfingstschießen at the Kupferberg shooting range is a traditional event of the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried, which has shaped the Pentecost weekend in the southern Harz community for generations. The venue is the Kupferberg shooting range, a club range firmly anchored in Walkenried's shooting landscape on the edge of the town center.
Competitive Shooting
The focus is on competitive shooting by club members. Depending on the discipline, shooters compete with air rifles, .22 caliber rifles, or large-caliber pistols, with scoring based on classes and age groups. The shooting is part of the regular club activities and serves both for measuring athletic performance and for preserving the shooting tradition.
Club Life and Hospitality
Unlike the big Schützenfest in August, the Pfingstschießen is characterized by intimate club life. Catering is provided by the club itself, with social conversations, exchange of experiences, and the communal experience of the shooting tradition taking center stage alongside the sporting competition.
Openness to Visitors
As a rule, the event is open to interested visitors – both as spectators of the competitive shooting and as guests for the club catering. Visitors who wish to get to know the club life of the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried or who are themselves interested in club membership are explicitly welcome.
Pfingstschießen Walkenried — edition 2026
Pfingstschießen 2026
The 2026 edition continues the club tradition. The program will be planned by the board of the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried in coordination with the discipline managers.
Programme Pfingstschießen Walkenried 2026
Schedule for May 25, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be announced in advance by the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Morning – Opening of the Kupferberg shooting range and start of the club shooting
- Morning to Afternoon – Competitive shooting in several disciplines and age groups
- Parallel – Club catering and social gatherings
- Afternoon – Evaluation and awards ceremony
- Late Afternoon – Wind-down
Highlights Pfingstschießen Walkenried 2026
- Competitive club shooting
- Whit Monday date in the club calendar
- Kupferberg shooting range as a traditional venue
- Club catering and social atmosphere
- Free admission for visitors
Prices Pfingstschießen Walkenried 2026
Practical information — Pfingstschießen Walkenried
Getting There
Kupferberg shooting range, Walkenried. Detailed directions via the event page of the Walkenried municipality or the Schützengesellschaft Walkenried. Travel to Walkenried via the B243 and L601, parking facilities in the town center.
Tickets
Free admission. Food and drinks available at the club stands.
On Site
Kupferberg shooting range, club area with lounge, catering. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Walkenried, Klosterhotel Walkenried, other accommodations in Bad Sachsa, Wieda, and Bad Lauterberg.
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