Volks- und Schützenfest Hornburg
Traditional marksmen's festival of the half-timbered town Hornburg with Z(w)eitreise concert and parade
About Schützenfest Hornburg
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Hornburg and its Marksmen Tradition
Hornburg is one of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in Northern Germany and a district of the municipality of Schladen-Werla in the Wolfenbüttel district. The town looks back on a long tradition of marksmen, which culminates annually in the Volks- und Schützenfest. With a bus hall, parade, and proclamation of the king, the festival follows the classic structure of North German marksmen's festivals and integrates the entire town life for a long weekend.
Saturday: Dance Night with Z(w)eitreise
Saturday evening is dedicated to the dance night. From 6 PM, the VB Bachstein bus hall fills up, and from the late evening hours, the band Z(w)eitreise from Wernigerode gets the hall moving. The sextet plays a mix of rock, pop, and Schlager hits from several decades – a repertoire that appeals equally to regular guests and younger audiences. Tickets cost €12 in advance and €15 at the door.
Sunday: Parade, Breakfast, Proclamation
On Sunday morning, the traditional fanfare at 7 AM awakens the Hornburg marksmen. At 10:15 AM, the grand parade sets off – with marksmen's companies, music clubs, floats, and many spectators along Hornburg's half-timbered facades. Immediately afterwards, the marksmen's breakfast takes place in the bus hall (€20), before the new majesties – the marksmen's king, vice-king, and youth king – are proclaimed at 3:30 PM.
Historic Half-Timbered Setting
Hornburg's strength lies in its preserved old town with well over 380 half-timbered houses. The parade through this setting is one of the most picturesque marksmen's events in the region and a good reason to plan your weekend around the festival.
Schützenfest Hornburg — edition 2026
Edition 2026
The Hornburg marksmen are sticking to their proven format: a festival concert with an established dance band on Saturday evening, and on Sunday, the classic marksmen's Sunday with a parade, breakfast, and proclamation. The dance night with Z(w)eitreise is usually in high demand during the advance sale.
Z(w)eitreise as the Musical Anchor
The Wernigerode band is considered a reliable guarantee for dancing in the Harz region. Their repertoire covers rock, pop, and Schlager from several decades, making it ideally suited to the convivial atmosphere of a Schützenfest.
Programme Schützenfest Hornburg 2026
Schedule 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- From 6:00 PM – Admission to the VB Bachstein bus hall
- Evening – Dance night with Z(w)eitreise from Wernigerode
- Tickets: €12 advance / €15 at the door
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 7:00 AM – Wake-up call with fanfare
- 10:15 AM – Grand parade through Hornburg
- 11:00 AM – Marksmen's breakfast in the VB Bachstein bus hall (€20)
- 3:30 PM – Proclamation of the new majesties
Accompanying events
- Festival tent with catering throughout Sunday
- Meeting of friendly marksmen's clubs from the region
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Hornburg Marksmen's Society in the spring. The structure follows the proven highlights of previous years.
Highlights Schützenfest Hornburg 2026
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Practical information — Schützenfest Hornburg
Date 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026, and Sunday, May 31, 2026
Location
VB Bachstein bus hall, Hornburg (district of Schladen-Werla), 38315 Schladen-Werla
Program Highlights
- Sat 05/30, from 6 PM – Dance night with Z(w)eitreise from Wernigerode (€12 advance / €15 door)
- Sun 05/31, 7 AM – Wake-up call with fanfare
- 10:15 AM – Grand parade through Hornburg
- 11 AM – Marksmen's breakfast in the bus hall (€20)
- 3:30 PM – King proclamation
Getting There
Hornburg is located on the B 79 between Wolfenbüttel and Bad Harzburg. Parking available in the town center.
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