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Hanover Shooting Festival 2025

04.07.2025 - 13.07.2025
00:00 - 00:00
Schützenplatz

Hanover shooting festival: a real highlight of the year

When July begins, Hanover becomes the stage for one of Europe's most impressive folk festivals: the Hanover Shooting Festival 2025. From the 04 to 13 July 2025 the capital of Lower Saxony invites you to ten days full of culture, community and enjoyment. The festival combines tradition with modernity and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year - an experience for every generation.

Schützenplatz Hanover: The heart of the festivities

The Hanover shooting range becomes a world of experience for all the senses. With its striking Ferris wheel, numerous rides, gastronomic offerings and marquees, it is the centrepiece of the festival. In the Ferris wheel café you can enjoy the view with a glass of sparkling wine - ideal for relaxing with friends or colleagues.

The world's largest shooting parade - everything you need to know

The Rifle march on Sunday, 06 July 2025 is the absolute highlight of the Schützenfest. About 10,000 participants from Germany and abroad will march on a seven-kilometre route through Hanover's city centre - accompanied by marching bands, uniforms and international groups.

All Visitor information on route, time & placesschuetzenfest-hannover.de/schuetzenausmarsch/besucherinfos

Tents, enjoyment & conviviality

The atmospheric festival tents are the place to celebrate every day: with live music, regional beer and typical festival specialities. Whether hearty bratwurst, Mutzenmandeln or vegetarian alternatives - there is something for every taste. The tents offer space for shared experiences in a festive atmosphere.

Stage programme for every style of music

The daily stage programme offers a colourful mix of folk music, pop, rock and modern sounds. Local artists alternate with well-known acts. Families in particular enjoy the Children's day with entertainment programme and music shows at their expense.

Family-friendly & barrier-free

The shooting festival scores with barrier-free pathschanging stations, quiet areas and a special family day with reduced prices. This makes the event a relaxing experience for young families and visitors with special needs.

Convenient arrival & comfortable accommodation

The underground takes you directly from the main railway station to the festival site in just a few minutes. Those travelling from other cities will find numerous accommodation options - from boutique hotels to family-friendly guesthouses. Tip: It pays to book early!

Schützenfest Hannover - Tradition lived in a modern way

The Hanover Shooting Festival 2025 combines cultural heritage with contemporary entertainment. Whether it's music, parades, family events or culinary delights - here you can experience a folk festival that radiates far beyond Hanover. A must for anyone who appreciates authenticity and diversity.

Further programme details at:  www.schuetzenfest-hannover.de

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Bruchmeisterallee 1

30169 Hanover

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