Knabenschiessen


The Knabenschiessen is the oldest and largest festival in the city of Zurich, Switzerland, with roots to the 17th Century. Held on the second weekend of September each year, the reason for this three-day Autumn festival is a target shooting competition, open to all 13-17 year olds from the canton of Zurich, who compete for the title of King or Queen shooter, not to mention the CHF 5,000 (c.£3,400) cash prize and other sponsored gifts. Officially held for the first time in 1899, and originally reserved for boys (knaben), the competition has been open to female participants since 1991. Originally […]