Schützenfest Göttingen
Double festival of the St. Georg marksmen's brotherhood and BSG 1392 Göttingen with a rich history
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Lower Saxony's Oldest Marksmen's Tradition
The Bürger-Schützenfest Göttingen, organized by the Bürger-Schützengesellschaft 1392 (BSG 1392), is among the oldest marksmen's events in Germany. The founding year 1392 points to the late medieval defensive function of Göttingen's citizen marksmen, who initially served as the city's military self-defense and evolved over the centuries into a tradition-oriented club organization.
Two Marksmen's Clubs, Two Festival Dates
In 2026, Göttingen will host two consecutive Schützenfeste. From May 15th to 17th, 2026, the St. Georg marksmen's brotherhood, another traditional Göttingen marksmen's club, will hold its festival. This will be followed by the grand citizens' marksmen's festival of BSG 1392 on the Jahnstadion grounds from June 19th to 23rd, 2026. Both clubs maintain their own festival traditions but complement each other in the city's marksmen's calendar.
Bird Shooting and King Proclamation
The traditional bird shooting, where new titles are awarded – Marksmen's King, Ladies' Queen, Youth King – is the centerpiece of both festivals. The king proclamation of BSG 1392 is accompanied by an elaborate ceremony and is considered a highlight of the Southern Lower Saxony marksmen's calendar.
Festive Parade and Marquee
The grand festive parade of BSG 1392 through Göttingen's city center gathers several hundred uniformed participants from marksmen's companies, brass bands, and friendly clubs. The marquee at the Jahnstadion grounds, with a capacity of several thousand, is the venue for evening dance events, the king proclamation, and the family day.
Tourist and Social Profile
The citizens' marksmen's festival is one of the largest Volksfeste in Southern Lower Saxony, attracting visitors from the entire Göttingen district, Eichsfeld, the Werra-Meißner district, and Solling. For the university city of Göttingen, the event is both a social occasion and a tourist attraction with supra-regional appeal.
Schützenfest Göttingen — edition 2026
Göttingen's Marksmen's Year 2026
With both festivals spread over several weeks, the marksmen's tradition significantly shapes Göttingen's social life in early summer 2026. Club members, marksmen from the entire district, and guests from the wider region come together for bird shooting, the festive parade, and marquee events.
Programme Schützenfest Göttingen 2026
Schützenfest St. Georg Marksmen's Brotherhood May 15–17, 2026
- Friday, May 15, 2026 – Festival opening with assembly of companies and dance evening
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Bird shooting, king proclamation, evening dance
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Festive parade, morning pint, and festival conclusion
Bürger-Schützenfest BSG 1392 June 19–23, 2026
- Friday, June 19, 2026 – Festival opening, welcome of marksmen companies, evening dance
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Bird shooting, Grand parade through Göttingen's city center
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 – King proclamation, marquee operations, family activities
- Monday, June 22, 2026 – Family day with children's shooting and interactive stations
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Morning pint with brass music, honors, festival conclusion
Program Offerings
- Bird shooting and king proclamation
- Grand parade through Göttingen's city center
- Marquee with several thousand seats
- Carousel and fairground stalls
- Family day with children's shooting
Highlights Schützenfest Göttingen 2026
- Bürger-Schützengesellschaft 1392 – one of Germany's oldest marksmen's societies
- Two consecutive Schützenfeste in May and June 2026
- Grand parade through Göttingen's city center
- Multi-day marquee events at the Jahnstadion-Areal
- One of Southern Lower Saxony's largest Volksfeste
Prices Schützenfest Göttingen 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Göttingen
Getting There
Jahnstadion-Areal Göttingen, in the north of the city. Arrive via the A7 (Göttingen-Nord exit) and the B3. Parking available at the Jahnstadion-Areal. Public transport connections via city buses.
Tickets
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Dance evenings may have a moderate entrance fee. Advance booking for special program items via BSG 1392.
On Site
Marquee, shooting range, carousel, fairground stalls, food stands. Security and medical services on site. Sturdy footwear recommended.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Göttingen in numerous categories. Advance booking recommended during the Schützenfest weeks, as Göttingen, being a university city, experiences high hotel occupancy.
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