Schützenfest of the Freiburger Schützengilde
428th shooting festival of one of the oldest shooting guilds in the Elbe region
About Freiburger Schützengilde
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Founded in 1598 – one of the oldest shooting guilds in Northern Germany
The Freiburger Schützengilde was founded in 1598. This makes it one of the oldest shooting guilds in the North Elbe region – and one of the oldest shooting associations in Germany overall. The unbroken tradition of 428 shooting festivals documents a continuity that has endured even through years of war and societal upheaval.
Festival grounds Am Bassin
The shooting festival traditionally takes place at the Bassin in Freiburg an der Elbe. The festival grounds are located directly on the water, providing a unique maritime backdrop for a shooting festival – a format that in most other North German shooting guilds is usually held in village squares or community centers. A festival tent, shooting ranges, food stalls, and a beer garden will be set up for the three days of the festival.
Free admission – festival weekend for everyone
The Freiburger Schützengilde sees its shooting festival as a celebration for all citizens and guests of the Lower Elbe region. Admission is free, and the festival grounds are open to all. This openness underscores the festival's character as a major social event for the entire municipality of Nordkehdingen.
Three days of festival program
The festival weekend follows the traditional structure of North German shooting festivals. The opening on Friday includes the festival opening and a first social evening. Saturday features the king's shooting, the parade through the town of Freiburg, and in the evening, the grand dance with a live band. Sunday concludes with a morning pint, family day, children's program, and the proclamation of the king.
Freiburger Schützengilde — edition 2026
Festival grounds by the water
The location at the Bassin makes the Freiburg shooting festival special. The festival tent and shooting ranges are situated by the water, with views over the harbor and the nearby Elbe River.
428 years of tradition
With 428 shooting festivals in uninterrupted succession, the guild documents a rare tradition. The festival weekend is the highlight of the club's year and a major social event for the municipality of Nordkehdingen.
Programme Freiburger Schützengilde 2026
Program for the 428th Shooting Festival 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Freiburger Schützengilde in the spring. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Festival opening at the Bassin
- Reception of guest clubs
- First social evening in the festival tent
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Assembly of shooters at the club house
- Shooters' breakfast
- King's shooting / Bird shooting
- Grand parade through the town of Freiburg with marching bands
- Proclamation of the king at the Bassin
- King's ball in the festival tent with live band
Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Family Day
- Morning pint with folk band
- Family program and children's entertainment
- King's reception in the afternoon
- Festival finale
Highlights Freiburger Schützengilde 2026
- 428th shooting festival of one of the oldest shooting guilds in Northern Germany (founded 1598)
- Festival grounds Am Bassin – maritime backdrop on the Elbe
- Grand parade through Freiburg an der Elbe
- Proclamation of the king and king's ball with live band
- Free admission – family program on Sunday
Prices Freiburger Schützengilde 2026
Practical information — Freiburger Schützengilde
Date
- Friday, June 26, 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 (Main festival day)
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Family Day)
Venue
- Festival grounds Am Bassin
- 21729 Freiburg (Elbe), Municipality Nordkehdingen, District Stade
Admission
- Free admission
Getting there
- Freiburg (Elbe) on the B73 between Stade and Cuxhaven
- By car via Stade
- Parking available at the festival grounds
Notes
- 428th shooting festival
- One of the oldest shooting guilds in Northern Germany since 1598
- Free admission to the festival grounds
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