Schützenfest Neuss-Reuschenberg

Marksmanship Tradition on the Rhine

Neuss, a major city with around 154,000 inhabitants and an independent city on the left bank of the Rhine (Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Düsseldorf administrative district), is famous for its Neusser Schützenfest — one of the largest Schützenfeste in the world. However, in addition to the traditional main celebration in the city center, almost every district of Neuss has its own Schützenfest. Reuschenberg, a northern district of Neuss, celebrates its Schützenfest with the Bürger-Schützen-Verein 1952 Reuschenberg — founded in 1952, making it relatively young compared to the traditional marksmen's associations in the Lower Rhine region.

Festival Week Saturday to Tuesday

The Schützenfest runs for four days from Saturday (July 11th) to Tuesday (July 14th), 2026. This unusual length (concluding on a Tuesday) follows Rhenish Schützen tradition: Saturday opening, Sunday Schützenmesse and first highlights, Monday parade and Königsball, Tuesday coronation evening or festival conclusion. Reuschenberg adheres to this classic format.

Classic Sequence of a Rhenish Schützenfest

The Schützenfest follows the standard Rhenish sequence:

• Saturday, July 11th, 2026: Assembly of the marksmen, festival tent opening with live music, convivial opening evening
• Sunday, July 12th, 2026: Schützenmesse in the parish church, Königsschießen / Vogelschuss (shooting for the king), coronation of the new Schützenkönig (king)
• Monday, July 13th, 2026: Parade with the new royal couple through Reuschenberg, reception for the king, evening festival with live music
• Tuesday, July 14th, 2026: Festival conclusion, coronation evening or coronation ball with the new royal couple

District Festival with Low-Threshold Entry

Unlike the large Neusser Schützenfest in the city center (approx. 7,000 active marksmen, hundreds of thousands of visitors), the district festival in Reuschenberg has a more intimate atmosphere. The festival tent accommodates around 500-800 people, entry is free, and the mood is familial and neighborly. Reuschenberg families, former residents, and visitors from neighboring districts gather for the traditional Schützenfest marathon.

Bürger-Schützen-Verein 1952 Reuschenberg

The association was founded in 1952 in Reuschenberg — a relatively late founding in the Rhenish marksmen's tradition, which often dates back centuries. Despite its shorter history, the association has established itself as an important pillar of Reuschenberg's community life. Activities include, besides the Schützenfest, shooting competitions, Carnival, club evenings, and social actions in the district.

Getting There

Reuschenberg is located in northern Neuss, easily accessible by public transport. Bus lines 853, 854 (stops Reuschenberg) connect the district with Neuss main station. By car: A 57 exit Neuss-Norf, then towards the Reuschenberg district. Parking around the festival tent (limited). The exact festival grounds will be announced by the association via the City of Neuss.