Schützenfest Sandesneben

Marksmen's Association with Tradition

The Civil Marksmen's Association Sandesneben and Surroundings e.V. hosts the annual Schützenfest in the main town of the municipality of Sandesneben-Nusse. Sandesneben is located in the Duchy of Lauenburg district, east of Hamburg, nestled in the hilly terminal moraine landscape between Lübeck and Mölln.

Two Days at the Lauenburger Hof

The festival takes place over a weekend, with the Lauenburger Hof on Hauptstraße 25 serving as the central venue. Saturday evening traditionally begins with live music and catering on the terrace, followed by the proclamation of the new marksmen's king or queen. Sunday is dedicated to the festive procession, which leads from the school center at Schiphorster Weg through the town to the Lauenburger Hof, accompanied by the Sandesneben music corps. The official presentation of the new monarchs takes place in the afternoon.

King's Ball with Free Admission

Unlike many larger Schützenfeste, the King's Ball in Sandesneben is a publicly accessible event with free admission — a deliberate gesture by the village community to open the festival to all residents and guests of the region. This transforms the Schützenfest into a civic folk festival that extends far beyond the association itself.

Sandesneben in the Duchy of Lauenburg

Sandesneben has about 2,500 inhabitants and is the administrative seat of the municipality of Sandesneben-Nusse, which unites 22 communities. The region between Trittau, Mölln, and Ratzeburg is characterized by forests, lakes, and an active club scene — the Schützenfest is one of the annual highlights in the village calendar, along with the Erntedankfest (harvest festival) and the barn party in Steinhorst.