Schützenfest der Schützengilde Luckenwalde von 1425 e.V.

The Oldest Marksmen's Guild in Brandenburg

The Schützengilde Luckenwalde von 1425 e.V. is one of the oldest marksmen's guilds in Brandenburg and, in 2026, looks back on over 600 years of history. Founded in 1425, the guild has preserved tradition through all the political changes of the German state – from the medieval Margraviate, through the Prussian Electorate, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi regime, the GDR (during which marksmen's clubs were temporarily banned), to the re-established association in reunified Germany.

Active Marksmen's Guild Today

Today, the Schützengilde Luckenwalde cultivates both vibrant tradition and active competitive shooting sports:

• Air rifle – School and adult classes.
• Small-bore rifle – Competitive sport up to Bundesliga level.
• Large-bore rifle – Tradition and sport.
• Youth development – Trial shooting for interested newcomers.
• King's shooting – The crowning of the marksmen's king as a central ritual.

The guild's headquarters are at Potsdamer Str. 2a, 14943 Luckenwalde, with its own shooting range and club room.

Schützenfest – The Grand Summer Festival

The Schützenfest of the Schützengilde Luckenwalde is one of the most important traditional festivals in the town of Luckenwalde – a central town in the Teltow-Fläming district. The three-day Volksfest takes place annually in summer on the Luckenwalde festival grounds. It combines the following classic elements:

• Festival tent with beer service and stage program.
• Shooting competitions for members and guests.
• King's shooting with the crowning of the marksmen's king.
• Parade through the town center of Luckenwalde with marksmen's groups, music bands, and flag bearers.
• Public entertainment: Carousel, shooting gallery, lottery stall.
• Stage program with live bands and Schlager music.
• Family activities with children's games.

Luckenwalde – Former Industrial City

Luckenwalde (around 21,000 inhabitants) is the district town of Teltow-Fläming and lies about 60 km south of Berlin. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the town was an important center for hat making, fur processing, and wire manufacturing. Architecturally, it is known for Bauhaus buildings by Erich Mendelsohn (Salomon Friedländer Hat and Leather Factory, 1923) – a UNESCO World Heritage candidate.

Date and Information

The exact date of the 2026 Schützenfest will be published by the guild in spring 2026 – information available at www.schuetzengilde-luckenwalde.de, www.schuetzenfest-luckenwalde.de, or the Facebook page. Admission to the festival grounds is free; food and drinks are paid for on-site.