Three-day marksmen's festival on the last weekend of May in Stelle near Winsen
Stelle is a municipality in the southwestern district of Harburg, located between Winsen an der Luhe and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The Schützenverein Stelle-Stellerloh has been celebrating its annual Schützenfest for decades, which is firmly anchored in village life.
The festivities will take place from Friday, May 29th, to Sunday, May 31st, 2026. This makes the festival one of the early highlights of the marksmen's season in the Harburg district and symbolically opens the summer of club festivals.
Friday opens with the King's Shoot, where the new monarchs are determined. In the evening, the Zapfenstreich follows – a ceremonial moment that honors the royal families and showcases the marksmen's tradition in all its dignity.
The parade on Saturday afternoon will lead the marksmen, the marching bands, and the invited neighboring clubs through Stelle. Afterwards, everyone returns to the festival grounds, where the grand King's Ball begins in the festival tent – with a live band, dancing, and festive catering until late into the night.
Sunday is dedicated to family and community. A morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass music in the morning, a children's King's Shoot with small light rifles, carousels, and a bouncy castle, and in the afternoon, the ceremonial proclamation of the new monarchs. The festival concludes in a convivial atmosphere.
The 2026 edition continues the club's decades-long tradition. As always, the entire village community of Stelle is invited to celebrate together for three days, from the King's Shoot on Friday to the proclamation on Sunday afternoon.
Stelle is conveniently located on the S-Bahn line S3/S31 from Hamburg, which can easily attract guests from the Hamburg metropolitan area.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven highlights of previous years:
Schützenplatz Stelle-Stellerloh, 21435 Stelle, Harburg District.
Friday, May 29th to Sunday, May 31st, 2026 (3 days of festivities).
Festival grounds free admission, evening dances with a small entrance fee.
Schützenverein Stelle-Stellerloh.
King's Shoot, Zapfenstreich, Parade, King's Ball, Morning Pint, Family Day, Proclamation.
By car via the A39 / A1, exit Maschen or Stelle. Public transport: S-Bahn line S3/S31 Stelle from Hamburg.
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