Tour Schützenfest Hannover - A look behind the scenes

The Hanover Shooting Festival is one of the most traditional events in Germany. Since it was first mentioned in 1468, it has developed into an important event that attracts numerous guests every year. The tour "Schützenfest Hannover - a look behind the scenes" offers you the opportunity to find out more about the history and organisation of this festival.

Historical background

The origins of the shooting festival in Hanover date back to the 15th century. In 1529, the city was granted the privilege of organising an annual shooting festival. Originally, this festival served to strengthen the defence of the citizens, but over the centuries it developed into a social event. Today, the Hanover Shooting Festival is the largest of its kind in the world, with around 5,000 marksmen and over a million visitors.

The tour in detail

On the tour "Schützenfest Hannover - a look behind the scenes", you can expect an in-depth insight into the organisation and long history of the festival. You will learn more about the preparations by the shooting clubs, the processes in the background and the technical aspects of the festival site design. Logistical challenges, security concepts and the development of the parades are also discussed. In addition, selected places on the festival site that are not normally accessible to the public will be visited.