Volks- und Schützenfest Braunlage
Grand Volks- and Schützenfest Braunlage from July 26 to 28, 2026 — three days of celebration by the Braunlage marksmen's guild, founded in 1689, with a festival tent, parade, and king's shooting.
About Schützenfest Braunlage
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Braunlage — Harz Health Resort with Marksmen's Tradition
Braunlage is one of the most famous health resorts in the Harz Mountains and one of the most important winter sports centers in Northern Germany. Nestled in a magnificent mountain forest landscape at the foot of the Wurmberg, the town offers an attractive year-round tourist program. Marksmanship has been part of the town's identity for centuries — the Braunlage marksmen's guild was founded in 1689, boasting over 335 years of club tradition.
Three Days of Celebration at the Schützenplatz
The 2026 Volks- und Schützenfest will span three days, from Sunday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 28. This unusual timing with festival days in the latter half of the week is typical for many Schützenfeste, which are oriented towards specific traditional dates or consciously coordinate with the region's tourist weekends.
Schützenplatz with Festival Tent and Shooting Range
The Braunlage Schützenplatz serves as the central backdrop for the festival. The large festival tent will be erected here, hosting the evening celebrations and dance nights with catering. The shooting range is the venue for the king's shooting competition, and an outdoor area with catering stalls, possibly including children's carousels and games, completes the festival grounds.
King's Shooting and Parade
The king's shooting and the parade are at the heart of the festival. The title of marksmen's king is contested in the king's shooting — a tradition that harks back to the original function of the marksmen's clubs as civic militias. The parade winds through Braunlage, involving friendly marksmen's clubs, brass bands, decorated floats, and local associations.
Peak Tourist Season
The Schützenfest falls during Braunlage's peak tourist season. In addition to locals, numerous holidaymakers and day-trippers frequent the festival grounds, lending the event a special international and supra-regional flair. Those planning a summer vacation in Braunlage can incorporate the Schützenfest as an attractive program option.
Schützenfest Braunlage — edition 2026
335 Years of Marksmen's Tradition in Braunlage
The 2026 edition continues the over 335-year tradition of the Braunlage marksmen's guild. By being integrated into the peak tourist season of the spa town, the festival reaches a broad audience of locals, holidaymakers, and day-trippers.
Programme Schützenfest Braunlage 2026
Program Structure July 26–28, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Sunday, July 26, 2026 (Festival Kick-off)
- Festive opening ceremony with tapping of the keg
- Live music in the festival tent
- Reception of guests
Monday, July 27, 2026
- King's shooting in the morning and afternoon
- Marksmen's mass or festival service
- Grand parade through Braunlage
- Reception of friendly marksmen's clubs
- Festival evening with live music and dancing
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (Family Day)
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) in the morning
- Family program and children's activities
- Proclamation of the new marksmen's king
- Festive conclusion in the late afternoon
Participants
- Braunlager Schützengesellschaft (Organizer)
- Friendly marksmen's clubs from the region
- St. Andreasberg Brass Band and other music groups
- Local associations
Highlights Schützenfest Braunlage 2026
- Schützenfest with over 335 years of tradition
- Three days of celebration at the Braunlage Schützenplatz
- Grand parade and king's shooting
- Family day with proclamation of the marksmen's king
Prices Schützenfest Braunlage 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Braunlage
Dates 2026
Sunday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (3 days of celebration).
Venue
Schützenplatz Braunlage, 38700 Braunlage (Goslar district).
Organizer
Braunlager Schützengesellschaft (founded 1689).
Program
Opening ceremony, king's shooting, marksmen's mass, parade, dance evening, morning pint (Frühschoppen), family program, proclamation of the marksmen's king.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Festival evenings may have an admission fee; consumption is charged.
Getting There
By car via the B27 or B498. Parking available at the Schützenplatz or in the town center.
Further Information
Current program details available at braunlage.de/veranstaltungen.
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