Vogelschießen Neversdorf
Traditional summer festival of the village community in Amt Leezen — a classic of Schleswig-Holstein club culture
About Vogelschießen Neversdorf
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Vogelschießen: A North German Custom
The Vogelschießen is one of the oldest and most popular club customs in Northern Germany. A wooden bird figure — according to historical custom, an eagle or a dove — is mounted on a pole, and participants shoot at it with a crossbow or air rifle until it falls. Whoever takes the final shot is crowned King (or Queen) — an honor that enjoys the highest prestige in many North German villages and is awarded with an annual chain.
Neversdorf in Amt Leezen
Neversdorf is a municipality in the Segeberg district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein and belongs to the Amt Leezen. With around 500 inhabitants, Neversdorf is a typical Central Holstein village between Bad Segeberg and Kaltenkirchen. The Vogelschießen is organized by Dorfgemeinschaft Vogelschießen Neversdorf e.V. — a club dedicated exclusively to preserving this tradition.
The Day's Schedule
The festival begins in the morning with a parade through the village, which opens the Vogelschießen. At the Dörpschün grounds, the welcome, children's games (sack race, egg race, target throwing — on this occasion, the children's shooting competition), lunch, and a communal dance in the evening follow. The title of King/Queen is contested in two categories: for adults and for children. Parents are asked to volunteer at least one shift at the game stations or in catering — a beautiful tradition of mutual club support.
Vogelschießen Neversdorf — edition 2026
On Saturday, June 20th, 2026, the Dorfgemeinschaft Vogelschießen Neversdorf e.V. invites you again to the traditional Vogelschießen at the Dörpschün. The festival starts at 10:00 AM and brings together adults and children for a joint competition for the King/Queen title — a tradition that has been a summer highlight of the village for decades.
Children's registration is directly via the community website (QR code or Google Forms link). All parents of participating children are asked to volunteer for at least one shift at a game station or in catering — volunteers receive additional food vouchers. The annual general meeting of the Vogelschießen organization already took place on March 19th, 2026, and determined the schedule.
Programme Vogelschießen Neversdorf 2026
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 — Dörpschün Neversdorf
- from 10:00 AM — Opening with a parade through the village, followed by welcome at the Dörpschün
- Morning — Start of the adult shooting competition, parallel game stations for children (children's shooting, sack race, egg race)
- Lunch — Communal lunch with catering by the village community
- Afternoon — Continuation of the competition, awarding of the Bird Queen and Bird King in both categories
- Evening — King's Ball with dancing and live music
Detailed registration links and program changes at neversdorf.de.
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Getting There
Neversdorf is located between Bad Segeberg and Bad Bramstedt. By car via the A21 (exit Bad Bramstedt) or A7 (exit Kaltenkirchen). By train to Bad Segeberg, then by bus or taxi to Neversdorf.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks available on the festival grounds at moderate prices.
Contact
Dorfgemeinschaft Vogelschießen Neversdorf e.V., Children's registration via the community website (QR code or Google Forms).
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Where it takes place Vogelschießen Neversdorf
Dörpschün Neversdorf (Dorfhaus)
Dörpschün Neversdorf, 23795 Neversdorf