Schützen- und Volksfest der Bürgergilde Munster
Four-day marksmen's and folk festival with parade, King's Ball, and family afternoon in the heart of the Lüneburg Heath
About Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Tradition and Structure
As a marksmen's club, the Bürgergilde Munster e.V. is one of the oldest clubs in the town and has been organizing the Schützen- und Volksfest for generations. The club house and the Schützenplatz are located on the outskirts of town towards the heathland, at Zum Schützenwald 46. The close connection to the town of Munster is documented by a long-term cooperation agreement, which was renewed for another five years in early 2026.
Four Festival Days at a Glance
The festival schedule follows a proven pattern in the region. On Thursday evening, the festival grounds are opened with a keg tapping ceremony and a musical program. On Friday, the marksmen's program takes center stage: company evenings, king's shooting, and bird shooting. On Saturday, the grand parade, the proclamation of the king, and the King's Ball take place. Sunday is designed as a family day, with reduced prices for amusement rides, a children's program, and a relaxed morning pint in the festival tent.
Parade and King's Ball
The parade on Saturday is the visual highlight of the weekend. Marksmen's companies in uniform, marching bands, drum corps, and decorated floats parade through Munster's town center to the Schützenplatz. In the evening, the King's Ball is celebrated in the festival tent: the new Schützenkönig is proclaimed, honored, and awarded the king's chain. Live music accompanies the festivities late into the night.
Family Afternoon
Sunday afternoon is explicitly reserved for families. Carousels, bouncy castles, and game stations are offered at reduced prices. The family afternoon is accompanied by performances from local clubs, dance groups, and drum corps. Coffee and cake are available in the festival tent.
Lüneburg Heath
Munster is a garrison town located in the Heidekreis district between Soltau and Uelzen. Alongside the Winter Ball and the Easter bonfire, the Schützen- und Volksfest is one of the Bürgergilde's three major annual events and attracts visitors from the entire Heidekreis as well as the neighboring Lüneburg region.
Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster — edition 2026
Four Days of Festival Program
The festival schedule follows the proven pattern in Munster: opening on Thursday evening, marksmen's program on Friday, grand parade and King's Ball on Saturday, family afternoon and morning pint on Sunday. As in previous years, the Bürgergilde expects several thousand visitors from Munster and the entire Heidekreis district.
Marksmen's Tradition
The highlight of the four days is the king's shooting, the result of which will be solemnly announced on Saturday evening with the proclamation of the new Schützenkönig. The king's chain will be presented in the festival tent, followed by the King's Ball.
Programme Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster 2026
Program Schedule
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Thursday, May 28, 2026
- 6:00 PM: Opening of the festival grounds with beer tapping
- 7:00 PM: Musical opening in the festival tent
Friday, May 29, 2026
- Daytime: King's shooting by the marksmen's companies
- Evening: Company evenings and bird shooting
- Late: Dance evening with live band
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 1:00 PM: Assembling of the marksmen's companies
- 2:00 PM: Grand parade through Munster's town center
- 5:00 PM: Crowning of the new Schützenkönig at the Schützenplatz
- 8:00 PM: King's Ball in the festival tent with dance music until late at night
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 11:00 AM: Morning pint with brass music in the festival tent
- 2:00 PM: Family afternoon with reduced prices for amusement rides and game stations
- 5:00 PM: Children's entertainment and dance performances by local clubs
- 10:00 PM: Official end of the festival
Highlights Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster 2026
- Four days of marksmen's and folk festival with traditional parade
- King's shooting, king's proclamation, and King's Ball on Saturday
- Family afternoon on Sunday with reduced prices
- Live music and dance evenings in the large festival tent
- Amusement rides, food stalls, and carousels for all age groups
Prices Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster
Date
May 28 to 31, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday).
Location
Schützenplatz of the Bürgergilde Munster, Zum Schützenwald 46, 29633 Munster.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Amusement rides, food, and drinks are paid for on-site. A separate admission fee may be charged for the King's Ball and dance evenings; details can be found on the club's website.
Family Afternoon
On Sunday afternoon with reduced prices for amusement rides and game stations.
Getting There
By car via the B71 or the A7 (exit Soltau-Süd). Parking is available near the Schützenplatz. By train to Munster (Örtze), from there about a 20-minute walk or by taxi.
Club
Bürgergilde Munster e.V., further information and current festival schedule at buergergilde-munster.de.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Schützenfest Bürgergilde Munster al mejor precio.
Sponsored link