Zeulner Freischießen – Schützenfest Marktzeuln
Traditional Schützenfest of the Marktzeuln Marksmen's Association
About Zeulner Freischießen
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Schützenfest with History
The Schützengesellschaft Marktzeuln hosts the Zeulner Freischießen – a traditional Upper Franconian Schützenfest with a festival tent, shooting competitions, a parade, and several days of festivities. The festival grounds are located at the former shooting range on the outskirts of the market town in the Lichtenfels district (Upper Franconia, Bavaria).
Marktzeuln on the Upper Main
Marktzeuln (around 2,000 inhabitants) is situated in the upper Main valley, about 15 kilometers west of Kronach. The region between Lichtenfels, Coburg, and the Franconian Forest is characterized by a dense network of associations, where marksmen's clubs, traditional costume groups, and fire brigades form the social fabric. The Schützenfest is one of the highlights of this annual cycle.
Tradition from the Marksmen
The tradition of marksmen's associations in Franconia dates back to the Middle Ages. The Freischießen was originally an open competition where non-members could also participate – today, it is primarily a festive tradition with a parade, joint shooting, and the crowning of the marksmen's majesties. The Zeulner Freischießen preserves this tradition in a form that consciously remains locally anchored.
Zeulner Freischießen — edition 2026
Six Days of Festivities
From late Thursday afternoon until Tuesday evening, the festival grounds at the former shooting range of the Schützengesellschaft Marktzeuln are continuously open. Classically, a beer tapping ceremony, a marksmen's march, a parade on Sunday, and the king's shooting competition mark the highlights.
Marksmen's Competition
The actual Freischießen offers all interested marksmen the opportunity to compete in several disciplines. The Schützengesellschaft Marktzeuln provides shooting ranges and referees; prizes are awarded on the final evening.
Programme Zeulner Freischießen 2026
Festival Days June 25–30, 2026
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Opening of the Schützenfest, beer tapping in the festival tent
- Friday, June 26, 2026 — Festival evening with live music
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Festival activities, marksmen's competitions
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Parade of associations through Marktzeuln, morning pint
- Monday, June 29, 2026 — Festival activities, king's shooting competition
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Final day with proclamation of the king
Detailed program will be announced on-site and via the Schützengesellschaft Marktzeuln.
Highlights Zeulner Freischießen 2026
- Six days of Schützenfest in Upper Franconia
- Parade of associations on Sunday
- King's shooting competition and proclamation
- Festival tent with live music and Franconian tavern cuisine
Prices Zeulner Freischießen 2026
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks at usual Schützenfest prices. Reservations for the festival tent possible via the Schützengesellschaft.
Practical information — Zeulner Freischießen
Getting There
By car: A 73 Bamberg–Coburg, exit Lichtenfels-Nord, then B 173 towards Hochstadt. By train: Marktzeuln station on the Lichtenfels–Saalfeld line.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Prices for food, drinks, and festival tent reservations apply on-site.
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Where it takes place Zeulner Freischießen
Schützenfestplatz Marktzeuln
Am Flecken 29, 96275 Marktzeuln