Vogelschießen Schmalensee
55 years of the club, a village tradition in the Segeberg district
About Vogelschießen Schmalensee
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Tradition since 1971
The Verschönerungs- und Vogelschießerverein Schmalensee e.V. was founded in 1971 and is one of the defining cultural institutions of the small community on Bornhöveder See in the Segeberg district. Its club name combines two tasks: the care and beautification of village life (village tidying, Easter bonfire, Advent festival) — and the annual Vogelschießen as the central summer festival.
The Custom of Vogelschießen
The Vogelschießen is one of the oldest North German shooting traditions: a wooden eagle is mounted on a high pole, which is shot down piece by piece by participants using bolts. Whoever hits the last splinter that separates the body from the pole becomes Volkskönig or Volkskönigin and represents the village for one year. The breast, head, wings, and crown are each awarded with insignia. The shooting takes place on the festival meadow — followed by the ceremony with the proclamation of the king and dancing.
The 55th Anniversary in 2026
In 2026, the Vogelschießen falls in the anniversary year: the VVV celebrates 55 years since its founding in 1971. The anniversary highlight — a special celebration with club history and a reunion of former kings and queens — is planned for March 28, 2026, in the community hall. The Vogelschießen itself retains its fixed place in the club calendar on June 20 and will form the crown of the anniversary year.
More Than Just Shooting
The Vogelschießen is embedded in an all-day village festival: a parade through Schmalensee, games on the festival meadow, food with bratwurst and drinks, and an evening festival ball. The reigning Volkskönig 2025 — Rebecca Tralau, crowned after the rain-soaked games of that summer — will hand over the title to the new monarch.
Small Community, Strong Club Life
Schmalensee is a municipality in the Amt Bornhöved in the Segeberg district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, located on the west bank of Bornhöveder See between Neumünster and Plön. Club life here is vibrant — in addition to the VVV, there is a sports club, a fire brigade, and several initiatives that collectively support the village.
Vogelschießen Schmalensee — edition 2026
The Anniversary Edition
In 2026, the Vogelschießen falls into the VVV Schmalensee's 55th club year. The actual anniversary celebration will take place in March in the community hall — the Vogelschießen on June 20 crowns the anniversary year with the community's central traditional event.
The Current Board
The VVV board for 2026 consists of Mareike Grenke, Karolin van het Loo, Sandra Pinkowski, Doreen Saggau, Katharina Kirstein, and Imke Wysokinski. In addition to the Vogelschießen, they organize the village tidying event, the Easter bonfire, and the Advent events.
Programme Vogelschießen Schmalensee 2026
The exact program will be announced by the club in the days leading up to the event. The customary schedule of a Vogelschießen in Schmalensee:
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Schmalensee Festival Meadow
- Morning — Parade of club members through the village
- Arrival at the festival meadow — Setting up the target
- Shooting at the Eagle: sequentially with bolts, until the breast, head, wings, and body are shot off
- Lunch break with catering — Bratwurst, steaks, drinks
- Final rounds with the decisive shot — Crowning of the People's King/Queen
- King's proclamation with a festive speech, sash, and crown
- Evening — Festival ball with dancing in the festival tent
Special program points with reunions of former kings and queens are expected in the anniversary year.
Highlights Vogelschießen Schmalensee 2026
- 55th club anniversary of VVV Schmalensee
- Traditional Vogelschießen with crowning of the People's King/Queen
- Parade through the village
- Evening festival ball on the festival meadow
Prices Vogelschießen Schmalensee 2026
Admission for spectators is free. Food and drinks available on-site at usual village festival prices.
Practical information — Vogelschießen Schmalensee
Participation
Active participants in the Vogelschießen are club members. Spectators are warmly welcome, and admission to the festival meadow is free.
Getting There
By car via the A21 (Bornhöved exit), then L313 towards Schmalensee. Parking in the municipality is limited — carpooling is recommended.
Related Events
The VVV year 2026 also includes: Village tidying on March 21, Easter bonfire on April 2 (Maundy Thursday), 55th anniversary celebration on March 28 in the community hall. Dates and updates are available on the municipal website gemeinde-schmalensee.de.
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