Schützenfest Artlenburg
Traditional Schützenfest of the Artlenburg and surrounding area marksmen's guild at the Artlenburg shooting grounds
About Schützenfest Artlenburg
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Artlenburg and surrounding area marksmen's guild
The Artlenburg and surrounding area marksmen's guild is the central body for marksmanship in Artlenburg and the surrounding villages. Like many marksmen's clubs in the Elbe valley, it cultivates sport shooting with small-bore rifles and air rifles, as well as an active club life with practice evenings, competitions, and social events. The annual Schützenfest is the social highlight and, at the same time, an open Volksfest (public festival) for the entire village.
Classic Schützenfest Program
The festival follows the proven program of North German marksmen's tradition: assembly in the morning, king's shooting at the shooting stand, festive procession through Artlenburg, king's proclamation with sash handover to the new majesties — marksmen's king, ladies' queen, and youth king —, king's dinner, and dance evening in the festival tent. Friendly marksmen's clubs from the Scharnebeck municipality and neighboring communities participate in the festive procession.
Family-friendly atmosphere
The Schützenfest is not just a club festival, but opens up to the entire village. Families will find carousels, bouncy castles, children's entertainment, and small game stations on the festival grounds. Food and drinks are served at typical Volksfest prices.
Artlenburg and the Elbe Bridge
Artlenburg is located directly on the Elbe at the point where the historic Artlenburg Elbe bridge connects the Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein banks. Already in the Middle Ages, Artlenburg was an important crossing point, and in the 11th and 12th centuries, it was even briefly a bishop's seat. Today, the municipality is part of the Scharnebeck municipality and, with its rural character and historic location, shapes the southern crossing of the Lüneburg Elbe Marsh.
Schützenfest Artlenburg — edition 2026
Festival day in Artlenburg
The festival Sunday begins with the assembly of club members in marksmen's uniform and the march to the shooting stand. King's shooting and other competitions fill the morning and early afternoon. Afterwards, the festive procession moves through Artlenburg, with friendly clubs from the Scharnebeck municipality participating. The king's proclamation in the festival tent in the late afternoon or evening is the emotional highlight — the new majesties receive their sashes and king's chains. The day concludes with a dance evening in the festival tent with a live band or DJ.
Programme Schützenfest Artlenburg 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact detailed program for 2026 will be published by the marksmen's guild in advance. The structure follows the proven key points:
- Morning — Assembly of club members, march to the shooting stand
- Morning/Midday — King's shooting and cup competitions
- Afternoon — Festive procession through Artlenburg with friendly clubs
- Late Afternoon/Evening — King's proclamation in the festival tent, sash handover
- Evening — King's dinner and dance evening with live band or DJ
- Accompanying — Family program with carousel and children's entertainment
Highlights Schützenfest Artlenburg 2026
- Traditional Schützenfest directly at the Artlenburg Elbe crossing
- King's shooting and proclamation of the new majesties
- Festive procession through Artlenburg with friendly clubs
- Dance evening in the festival tent on the festival night
Prices Schützenfest Artlenburg 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Artlenburg
Date and Location
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Artlenburg Shooting Grounds, 21380 Artlenburg
Program Highlights
- Assembly and king's shooting
- Festive procession through Artlenburg
- King's proclamation
- Dance evening in the festival tent
- Family program
Getting There
- Car: B404 towards Lauenburg, exit Artlenburg
- Public Transport: Bus lines from Lüneburg via Scharnebeck
Admission
- Festival grounds freely accessible
- Food and dance evening by ticket
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