Schützenfest Todenmann – Bürgerschützen Rinteln von 1450
Traditional marksmen's festival of the Bürgerschützen Rinteln von 1450 in the Todenmann district
About Schützenfest Todenmann
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Bürgerschützen with Medieval Roots
The Bürgerschützen Rinteln trace their founding back to the year 1450 – deep in the late Middle Ages, a time when marksmen's societies secured the defense of the Hanseatic cities and market rights. Over the centuries, the defense aspect evolved into a traditional club with a sporting focus. Today, the association is one of the most traditional marksmen's societies in Lower Saxony and cultivates its customs with modern club life.
Festival Grounds at Eichenwald
The marksmen's festival takes place on the club grounds at Eichenwald in the Todenmann district, with access via Buchenweg. A festival tent, shooting ranges, carousels, beer garden, and food stalls will be set up for the weekend. The location on the edge of the forest creates a special atmosphere that sets the marksmen's festival apart from urban festival events.
Festival Weekend Friday to Sunday
The festival spans three days. It kicks off on Friday with the marksmen mustering at the clubhouse and the festival opening in the tent. Saturday features the king's shooting competition and, in the evening, the grand dance. Sunday concludes with a morning pint, family day, king's proclamation, and the king's reception. The festively decorated streets of Rinteln reflect the citizens' connection to this traditional club.
Embedded in the Schaumburg Marksmen's Calendar
The marksmen's tradition is deeply rooted in the Schaumburg region. Numerous villages and districts hold annual marksmen's festivals, some with traditions stretching back several centuries. The Bürgerschützen Rinteln von 1450 hold a prominent position within this network – the marksmen's festival at Eichenwald is a fixture of the summer.
Schützenfest Todenmann — edition 2026
Festival Grounds on the Forest Edge
The location of the festival grounds at Eichenwald in Todenmann creates a special atmosphere. The festival tent and shooting range will be set up right on the edge of the forest – a place that holds memories of past marksmen's festivals for many Rinteln residents.
Tradition from the Late Middle Ages
Founded in 1450, the Bürgerschützen Rinteln are among the oldest marksmen's societies in the region. The club year is characterized by shooting competitions, traditional events, and social gatherings.
Programme Schützenfest Todenmann 2026
Program Schützenfest June 20–22, 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Saturday, June 20, 2026 (Main Festival Day)
- Muster of the marksmen at the clubhouse
- Marksmen's breakfast and reception of guest associations
- King's shooting / Bird shooting
- Grand parade through the city area
- King's proclamation – Marksmen's King, Youth King, Ladies' and Children's Queen
- Festival evening in the tent with live band
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Morning pint with folk band
- Family day with children's entertainment
- Carousels and food stalls on the festival grounds
- King's reception in the afternoon
- Dance evening in the festival tent
Monday, June 22, 2026
- King's dinner with club members and honored guests
- Festival wind-down at Eichenwald
Highlights Schützenfest Todenmann 2026
- Marksmen's festival of the Bürgerschützen Rinteln von 1450 – Tradition from the late Middle Ages
- Festival grounds at Eichenwald in the Todenmann district
- Grand parade through Rinteln with marching bands
- King's shooting competition, king's proclamation, dance evening
- Morning pint and family day on Sunday
Prices Schützenfest Todenmann 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Todenmann
Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 (Main Festival Day)
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Family Day)
- Monday, June 22, 2026 (King's Dinner and Wind-down)
Venue
- Eichenwald Festival Grounds, Buchenweg
- 31737 Rinteln, Todenmann District
Admission
- Festival grounds and parade are publicly accessible
- Festival evening and King's Ball require admission
Getting There
- Rinteln on the B83 between Hameln and Bad Oeynhausen
- Train connection via the Hanover – Hameln – Rinteln line
- Parking available at the club grounds
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