Schützenfest Salzgitter-Sauingen / Ohlendorf

Two Clubs, Two Villages

Sauingen and Ohlendorf are two small neighboring districts in the northern part of Salzgitter. Both maintain their own marksmen's traditions: the Schützenverein Sauingen, based at Üfinger Straße 2B, and the Schützenverein Ohlendorf in the neighboring village. Both clubs are members of the Kreisschützenverband Salzgitter and organize their Schützenfest annually – either separately or as a joint festival.

Classic Schedule

• Bird shooting (Vogelschießen) – Determination of the Schützenkönig/Schützenkönigin (King/Queen of Marksmen)
• Proclamation of the King (Königsproklamation) – with the awarding of the king's chain
• Festive Parade (Festumzug) – through the respective village with a marching band
• Festival Tent (Festzelt) – with dance evenings and live band
• Morning Pint (Frühschoppen) with brass band
• King's Dinner (Königsessen) as a social highlight
• Wreath-laying at the war memorial
• Marksmen's Service (Schützengottesdienst)

Date 2026

As of Spring 2026, the exact dates have not yet been published. Summer weekends between June and August are typical. Current information from the Kreisschützenverband Salzgitter and local notices.