Vogelschießen Högersdorf
Traditional marksmen's and village festival in the Segeberg district
About Vogelschießen Högersdorf
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One Village, One Festival Day
The Vogelschießen Högersdorf is one of the most important events in the annual calendar of the small municipality of Högersdorf in the Segeberg district. It follows a widespread tradition in Schleswig-Holstein: marksmen shoot with air rifles at targets mounted on a wooden bird until the new marksmen's king is crowned.
Preparations Begin in February
The municipality transparently documents the 2026 festival via its event calendar — preparation meetings are already officially scheduled (February 10 and April 6, 2026, at the community center). This shows how deeply the festival is rooted in the village community: planning takes place together for months, from the festival tent and shooting range to catering.
Festival Day with Tradition
On the festival day itself, preparations begin early in the morning with the setup of the shooting stands and tents. During the day, the shooting competition, a communal lunch with the village community, activities for children, and the king's proclamation in the evening follow. The day concludes with music, dancing, and a cozy get-together.
More Than Shooting — A Piece of North German Culture
Anyone who experiences the Vogelschießen in a village like Högersdorf witnesses genuine Schleswig-Holstein customs. The tradition is not a museum spectacle but is actively lived by the clubs, families, and the community — from small-caliber shooting for youngsters and garland tying in a convivial round to the actual bird shooting. The municipality of Högersdorf is located on the edge of the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, about 40 km north of Hamburg.
Vogelschießen Högersdorf — edition 2026
Date in the Official Municipal Calendar
The municipality of Högersdorf has included the Vogelschießen 2026 in its event calendar for June 13, 2026, with setup starting at 10 AM around the village square and the community center. The announcement of the preparation meetings for February and April underscores the fixed date.
Program and Activities
Classic bird shooting with the king's proclamation in the evening. On June 10, the small-caliber shooting for participants aged 14 and over will take place (6 PM), and on June 12, garland tying in a convivial round. Three days of pre-marksmen's festival events culminate in the big festival day on June 13.
Programme Vogelschießen Högersdorf 2026
Bird Shooting Day — June 13, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Setup of shooting stands and festival tents around the village square
- Bird shooting follows: marksmen compete until the new king is determined
- Lunchtime — Communal meal with the village community
- Afternoon — Activities for children, coffee, and cake
- Evening — King's proclamation, music, and dancing
Preliminary Program
- June 10, 2026, 6 PM — Small-caliber shooting from age 14 (youth)
- June 12, 2026 — Garland tying, cozy gathering with refreshments
Preparation Meetings
- February 10, 2026 — Högersdorf Community Center
- April 6, 2026 — Högersdorf Community Center
Latest updates at hoegersdorf.de/termine.
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Getting There
Högersdorf is located in the Segeberg district, southwest of Bad Segeberg. By car via the A20 or B206. Address: Bramsteder Chaussee 1, 23795 Högersdorf (Community Center).
Admission
The festival grounds are freely accessible. Food and drinks are available at the club stands.
Organizer
Municipality of Högersdorf, Tel. 04551 91716. Current event calendar: hoegersdorf.de/termine.html.
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