Schuetzenfest Hannover

Hannover | 03/07/2026 - 12/07/2026

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Friday, 3 July 2026

until Sunday, 12 July 2026

About Schuetzenfest Hannover

Hannover's Schützenfest is the largest marksmen's fair in the world. For ten days the traditional marksmen's parade, over 250 showmen and a large festival tent with live music draw the crowds.

Highlights

  • Largest marksmen's fair in the world
  • Marksmen's parade with over 10,000 participants
  • Over 250 rides and stalls
  • Large fireworks display to close the fair

Tips for your visit

  • Do not miss the marksmen's parade on the first Sunday
  • Weekdays are less crowded
  • Visit the nearby Herrenhausen Gardens

Popular routes to get there

Hamburg → Hannover
from 1h 4m travel time
Hannover → Göttingen
from 0h 32m travel time
Hannover → Braunschweig
from 0h 31m travel time
Wolfsburg → Hannover
from 0h 31m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Schuetzenplatz, Hannover
Date
03/07/2026 - 12/07/2026
Opening hours
Mon-Thu from 15:00, Fri-Sat from 14:00, Sun from 10:00
Visitors/year
1 million

Getting there by train

Station
Hannover Hbf
From the station
15 min walk or Stadtbahn to Waterloo
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