Schützenfest Holtorf
Traditional marksmen's festival in the Nienburg district of Holtorf at the Dobben shooting range
About Schützenfest Holtorf
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Holtorf — District of Nienburg/Weser
Holtorf is a district of the town of Nienburg/Weser in the Nienburg district. Despite being incorporated, Holtorf has retained its independent village structure and its distinct club landscape. The marksmen's club is one of the oldest and most active clubs in the district.
Holtorfer Schießsport- und Schützenfestverein
The Holtorfer Schießsport- und Schützenfestverein e.V. carries on the tradition of Holtorf's marksmen and organizes the traditional marksmen's festival every early summer. Beyond marksmanship sports, the club fosters community in the district and cooperates with Holtorf's other clubs.
Dobben Shooting Range
The venue is the Holtorf shooting range at Dobben 25 – a dedicated club ground with shooting facilities, a clubhouse, and a festival meadow. The Dobben area in Holtorf is also known for its outdoor pool of the same name and the annual Weserbeatz Open Air; the marksmen have their own premises here and a large outdoor area that can accommodate the parade and dance evenings.
Program Tradition
The festival follows the classic North German marksmen's festival format, with an opening on Friday evening, the main shooting and dance evenings on Saturday and Sunday, a grand parade through the village on Sunday, and the proclamation of the king. Family and children's activities complement the program. Friendly marksmen's clubs from the Nienburg urban area and the Mittelweser collective municipality participate in the grand parade.
Schützenfest Holtorf — edition 2026
The club will announce the daily program for 2026 in the spring on its website. The schedule follows the proven Holtorf tradition.
Programme Schützenfest Holtorf 2026
Classic Marksmen's Festival Structure (According to Club Tradition)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, June 5 — Opening: Assembly at the shooting range, opening of the festival tent, beer tapping, dance evening with DJ
- Saturday, June 6 — King's Day: King's shoot in the morning, cup and club championships, children's afternoon with games and carousel, king's dinner for the dignitaries, in the evening dance evening with live band or DJ in the festival tent
- Sunday, June 7 — Parade: Festival service, followed by a grand parade through Holtorf with friendly marksmen's clubs, marching band, and fanfare, proclamation of the new marksmen's king and royal court, morning pint, lunch, parade march in the afternoon, cozy end in the evening
Accompanying Events
- Children's king's shoot
- Festival catering with barbecue, fries, fish rolls
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
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Practical information — Schützenfest Holtorf
Location
Holtorf shooting range, Dobben 25, 31582 Nienburg/Weser (Holtorf district, Nienburg district).
Date 2026
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Dance evenings and the king's dinner are subject to club prices.
Organizer
Holtorfer Schießsport- und Schützenfestverein e.V. Website: holtorfer-schuetzenfest.de.
Getting There
By car towards Holtorf from Nienburg-Zentrum, follow signs for “Dobben”. Bus and city bus connections from Nienburg station.
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