Schützenfest Isenbüttel (Vollbüttel)

Independence as a Profile

Vollbüttel, as a district of the Isenbüttel collective municipality, has an active organiser of club life in its marksmen's association. Its own Schützenfest – clearly separated from joint events with neighbouring associations – is an expression of the district's independent identity and an important anchor for social cohesion.

Festival Schedule

The three-day festival programme follows the proven Lower Saxony pattern. Friday evening is dedicated to the start of the festival with catering and dancing. Saturday focuses on the King's shooting for active members, ladies, and youth, complemented by another evening of dancing. The highlight is Sunday with a morning pint (Frühschoppen), a grand parade through Vollbüttel, the King's proclamation, and the King's dinner.

The Isenbüttel Collective Municipality

The Isenbüttel collective municipality comprises the communities of Isenbüttel, Calberlah, Ribbesbüttel, and Wasbüttel with their respective districts. The area is located in the southern Gifhorn district, between the Mittelland Canal and the Aller river, in the historically shaped Boldecker Land region. Schützenfeste have a long tradition here and take place in various constellations – as purely club events, as joint festivals of neighbouring clubs, or as events specific to a district.

Boldecker Land as a Cultural Landscape

The Boldecker Land, with its mixed forests, meadows, and small streams, is an attractive cultural landscape. Hiking trails, cycling routes, and small nature reserves invite visitors. Those attending the Schützenfest can easily combine their visit with an excursion to Ribbesbüttel moated castle or to the heathlands in the northern part of the district.