Schützenfest Andreasberg
Traditional Schützenfest in the mining town of Sankt Andreasberg from July 31 to August 2, 2026 — three days of festivities by the Oberharzer Schützenbund at the turn of July to August
About Schützenfest Andreasberg
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Sankt Andreasberg — Historic Mining Town in the Upper Harz
Sankt Andreasberg is one of the historic mining towns of the Upper Harz and has belonged to the town of Braunlage since the 2011 municipal reform. For centuries, the mining town was an important center of silver mining and is now a state-recognized health resort and a popular hiking destination. The club life in Sankt Andreasberg is vibrant — the marksmen's club is one of the central club institutions, and the Schützenfest is an important date in the annual calendar.
Three Days of Festivities at the Turn of July/August
The 2026 Schützenfest spans three days and falls at the turn of July to August. This timing — shortly after the Braunlage and Lautenthal Schützenfeste — is part of the Oberharz Schützenfest calendar distributed throughout the summer. This allows friendly clubs to attend each other's festivals.
Oberharzer Schützenbund
The Sankt Andreasberg marksmen's association is part of the Oberharzer Schützenbund — the umbrella organization of the historic Oberharz marksmen's clubs. Friendly clubs from Clausthal, Zellerfeld, Lautenthal, and other Oberharz towns are invited to the festival parade, giving the event a special regional character.
Classic Schützenfest Program
The program follows the proven structure of a North German Schützenfest: festive opening evening on Friday, king's shooting, marksmen's mass or festival service, festival parade through Sankt Andreasberg, and dance evening on Saturday, morning pint, family activities, and proclamation of the new marksmen's king on Sunday.
Mining Town Atmosphere with Summer Festival Spirit
The unique atmosphere of the Oberharz mining town — with its wooden houses, mining history, and special mountain location — gives the Schützenfest a distinctive character. In midsummer, this mining town atmosphere is complemented by a genuine summer festival spirit and a relaxed, convivial mood in the festival tent.
Schützenfest Andreasberg — edition 2026
Schützenfest in the Oberharz Mining Town
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of the Sankt Andreasberg marksmen's association. The festival combines shooting tradition with mining town atmosphere and midsummer spirit.
Programme Schützenfest Andreasberg 2026
Program Structure July 31–Aug 2, 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Festive opening evening with tapping of the keg
- Live music in the festival tent
- Reception of the first guests
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- King's shooting in the morning and afternoon
- Marksmen's mass or festival service
- Grand festival parade through Sankt Andreasberg
- Reception of friendly marksmen's clubs from the Oberharzer Schützenbund
- Dance evening with live music in the festival tent
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Morning pint in the morning
- Family program and children's activities
- Proclamation of the new marksmen's king
- Festive conclusion in the late afternoon
Participants
- Sankt Andreasberg Marksmen's Association (Organizer)
- Friendly marksmen's clubs of the Oberharzer Schützenbund
- Music bands and drum corps
- Local clubs
Highlights Schützenfest Andreasberg 2026
- Three-day Schützenfest in the historic mining town
- King's shooting and festival parade
- Participation of friendly Oberharz marksmen's clubs
- Proclamation of the new marksmen's king on Sunday
Prices Schützenfest Andreasberg 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Andreasberg
Dates 2026
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026 (3 days of festivities).
Venue
Schützenplatz Sankt Andreasberg, district of Sankt Andreasberg, town of Braunlage, 38709 Braunlage (Goslar district).
Organizer
Schützengesellschaft Sankt Andreasberg.
Program
Opening, king's shooting, marksmen's mass, festival parade, dance evening, morning pint, family program, proclamation of the marksmen's king.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Festival evenings may have an admission fee; consumption is charged.
Getting There
By car via the B27 or L519. Parking available at the Schützenplatz or in the town center.
Further Information
Current program details from the Oberharzer Schützenbund (oberharzer-schuetzenbund.de).
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