Göttingen Schützenfest 2025: A festival of tradition and diversity!

Göttingen Schützenfest 2025: A festival of tradition and diversity!

Göttingen, Deutschland - on Sunday, June 22nd, Göttingen celebrated its 633rd shooting festival. In bright sunshine and summer 30 degrees, young and old gathered to enjoy the traditional event. The move started on Danziger Strasse and led the participants across the Reinhäuser Landstrasse to the city center, directly to the market square. What a joy to see all the uniformed shooters and the hustle and bustle!

At such high temperatures, the uniform was of course a challenge for many participants. It is all the more gratifying that the shooters were chauffeured in historical Ami sledges and thus enriched the image of the festival. Music bands and numerous shooting clubs moved through the streets, and the athletes of the city sports association were also involved. Particularly noteworthy are the athletes in the Rhönrad, who delighted the audience through their performances.

a festival for the whole city

The Göttingen Citizens' and Rifle Festival, which took place this year from June 19 to 23, is organized by the Göttingen Bürger- und Schützengesellschaft (BSG). With a variety of attractions and program items, the festival is aimed at all citizens. New this year: Numerous sports clubs took part in the traditional march, which gave the event a fresh note. Linedancers, Ropeskipper and the Göttingen Shany-Chor also spoke up with great performances.

at the fairground, which is located in the parking lot at the Jahnstadion, not only waiting for the visitors. A 20-meter giant wheel and a ghost train promise thrills and fun for the whole family. The young showman Charles Recke with his malt rolls, which are delicious with crust roasts and its own sauce, ensures culinary delights. Another highlight was the appearances of the German Theater (DT) and the young theater (JT) in the marquee, where the entry was free.

tradition and conviviality

The course of a shooting festival follows wonderful traditions that go back to the Middle Ages. Most of the time they start with a betting shooting of the new rifle king, followed by a solemn move and the election of the kings. The Göttingen shooters cannot be ragged here; You know how to celebrate a big party. On Monday, June 23, the festival will be decided with a traditional rifle breakfast in the marquee at the parking lot at the Jahnstadion. The start is at 10 a.m.

Overall, the Göttingen Schützenfest once again shows that shooting festivals in Germany are more than just solemn removals. Over 15,000 shooting clubs across the country ensure that this tradition remains alive and grows steadily. The Göttingen rifle march is a great example of how tradition is connected to modern elements in order to create a festival for the entire community. A high on the cohesion and conviviality!