Schützenfest Otze
Traditional local marksmen's festival in the village of Otze (Burgdorf) with children's festival on Friday, king's shooting, and a three-day festival program
About Schützenfest Otze
Otzenia Otze von 1907
The Schützenverein Otzenia Otze von 1907 e.V. has been the central marksmen's organization in the village of Otze (Burgdorf) for over a century. Its annual Schützenfest is a social highlight and shapes club life.
Advance Program
Before the actual festival weekend, the traditional king's shooting will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026 – this is where it is determined who will be the marksmen's majesties in the new year.
Festival Weekend
Friday, June 12, 2026
- from 4 p.m. – Children's festival with entertainment for children on the festival grounds
- Evening: Dance evening in the marquee with live music or DJ
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Morning: Assembling of the marksmen, bird shooting
- Afternoon: Grand procession through the village of Otze
- Evening: King's proclamation and dance evening
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Morning: Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- Afternoon: Family afternoon with children's program
- Evening: Closing dance and wind-down
Otze and Burgdorf
Otze is one of the villages of the town of Burgdorf. With the Schützenfest, the district presents itself as a lively village community. Otze is easily accessible via the L 384 from Burgdorf; parking is available on the adjacent streets.
Schützenfest Otze — edition 2026
Otze 2026
Otzenia Otze will celebrate the Schützenfest in its usual form in 2026. The detailed program (band performances, set times) will be published by the association in the spring.
Programme Schützenfest Otze 2026
Advance Program
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 – King's shooting to determine the new majesties
Friday, June 12, 2026
- from 4:00 p.m. – Children's festival at the festival grounds with entertainment for children
- Evening: Dance evening in the marquee
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Morning: Assembling of the marksmen and bird shooting
- Afternoon: Grand procession through Otze
- Evening: King's proclamation and dance evening with live music
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Morning: Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- Afternoon: Family afternoon with children's program
- Evening: Closing dance and wind-down
Highlights Schützenfest Otze 2026
- Three-day Schützenfest in the village of Otze
- Children's festival on Friday from 4 p.m.
- Bird shooting, festive procession, and king's proclamation
- King's shooting in advance on June 7, 2026
- Organizer: Schützenverein Otzenia Otze von 1907 e.V.
Prices Schützenfest Otze 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Otze
Date 2026
Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. In advance: King's shooting on June 7, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Otze, village of Otze, town of Burgdorf, 31303 Burgdorf, Hannover Region.
Getting There
- Car: via the L 384 from Burgdorf, parking available on adjacent streets
- Bus: Regiobus lines from Burgdorf
Admission
Festival grounds are freely accessible; dance evenings may require a festival ticket.
Notes
Current information at schuetzenverein-otze.de.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.