Schützenfest Wittmar
Traditional marksmen's festival of the Wittmar Marksmen's Association in the municipality of Baddeckenstedt
2026
About Schützenfest Wittmar
Schützenfest Wittmar — edition 2026
Summer festival date
Schützenfeste in the municipality of Baddeckenstedt traditionally take place in July. The warm summer evenings and the availability of fairground carousels and festival tents make this season the classic Schützenfest season.
Highlights Schützenfest Wittmar 2026
Programme Schützenfest Wittmar 2026
Planned Program 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Typical Schedule
- Opening of the festival with the march of the marksmen in traditional attire
- King's shooting competition to determine the marksmen's majesties
- Bird shooting for the children
- Evening festival dance in the festival tent
- Morning pint on Sunday
- Grand festival parade with music bands and flag bearers through the village
- Festival church service
- Festive proclamation of the king
- Joint king's banquet
- Festive conclusion
Accompanying Program
- Children's carousels and family activities
- Catering in the festival tent with regional specialties
- Musical accompaniment with live bands
Prices Schützenfest Wittmar 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Wittmar
Location
Schützenheim Wittmar, Wittmar district of the municipality of Baddeckenstedt, 38271 Baddeckenstedt.
Date
July 2026. The exact date will be announced via the municipality's portal.
Getting there
By car via the L475. Parking available at the Schützenheim and on the outskirts of the village.
Admission
Most of the festival is free to enter. The festival tent and evening events may have a separate charge.
Wittmar in the municipality of Baddeckenstedt
Wittmar is a district of the municipality of Baddeckenstedt on the northern edge of the Asse ridge. The tranquil village with its rural structures cultivates a lively club culture that shapes village life. The local marksmen's association is one of Wittmar's traditional clubs and, with its annual Schützenfest, is a central player in village life.
Wittmar — known for the Asse-Wirtschaft
Beyond the village community, Wittmar is regionally known for the Asse-Wirtschaft, a traditional excursion inn at the foot of the Asse ridge. Schützenfeste in Wittmar benefit from this easy accessibility for visitors from the surrounding communities of Baddeckenstedt, Haverlah, Heere, and Heisede.
Schützenfest with a classic schedule
Schützenfeste follow a traditional pattern: opening of the festival with the march of the marksmen, king's shooting competition over the first few days, bird shooting for the children, evening festival dance in the tent, Sunday morning pint, grand festival parade with music bands, festival church service, festive proclamation of the king, and a joint king's banquet. Catering in the festival tent with regional specialties rounds off each festival day.
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