Schützenfest Gebhardshagen 2026

A Marksmen's Festival with a Historic Backdrop

Few festival grounds in southern Salzgitter can compete with the atmosphere offered by the Gebhardshagen moated castle. The medieval castle complex, originally built in the 13th century and rebuilt several times over the centuries, forms a unique setting for the four-day marksmen's festival. A marquee, stalls, and carousels are set up on the extensive castle grounds, with the castle itself providing the backdrop.

Program Structure

As with all major North German marksmen's festivals, the Schützenfest Gebhardshagen follows a proven structure over four days:

• Friday evening – Marquee opening with live music and dancing
• Saturday – Bird shooting and grand dance evening
• Sunday – Parade through Gebhardshagen and proclamation of the king
• Monday – Joint breakfast and festival finale with fireworks

Parade on Sunday

The visual highlight is the parade on Sunday, where marksmen's companies, brass bands, floats, and guest clubs march through the streets of Gebhardshagen. The local population traditionally lines the route, celebrating the marksmen with applause and small refreshments.

Fireworks to Conclude

The crowning finale of the festival is a fireworks display that bathes the night sky above the moated castle in colorful cascades of light. The reflections on the moat surrounding the castle double the visual effect.