Schützenfest Oldendorf (Luhe)

Schützenverein Oldendorf (Luhe)

The Schützenverein Oldendorf (Luhe) e.V. is the central body for marksmen's traditions in the Oldendorf an der Luhe community. Like many marksmen's clubs in the heathland region, the club cultivates sport shooting with small-bore rifles and air rifles, as well as social club life centered around the annual Schützenfest. Members come from Oldendorf and the surrounding villages of the Amelinghausen municipality.

Classic Schützenfest Program

The festival follows the North German marksmen's tradition: Assembly of club members in uniform in the morning, king's shooting on the marksmen's range, parade through Oldendorf, proclamation of the new marksmen's king and queen, king's dinner, and dance evening in the festival tent. Friendly clubs from the Amelinghausen municipality — Amelinghausen, Betzendorf, Soderstorf, Rehlingen — participate in the parade.

Family Program and Morning Pint

Like all village Schützenfeste in the region, the Oldendorf Schützenfest is open to the entire village. Families will find carousels, bouncy castles, children's entertainment, and small game stations. The morning pint (Frühschoppen) on Sunday morning with bratwurst and brass music serves as a social meeting point for the village community.

Oldendorf an der Luhe

Oldendorf is located on the Luhe river southwest of Lüneburg in the Amelinghausen municipality. Its rural setting between heathland and meadow landscapes shapes the character of the place. With active clubs, a fire department, and a church community, Oldendorf maintains a vibrant village life — the Schützenfest is an expression of this strong community identity.