The Knabenschiessen is a festival that happens annually on the weekend in September or the weekend, before the day of prayer in Zurich, at the Albisgüetli shooting range. It started back in 1899 with 5,000 boys aged 13 to 17 vying for the title of shooting king. Since 1991 girls have also been included, allowing all young individuals residing and/or attending school in the canton of Zurich to join in on the fun.
In the past shooting used to be the highlight of the festival. In recent years there has been a shift, in focus. Now Knabenschiessen is accompanied by a Chilbi event. One special attraction on Mondays is the Happy Hour where visitors can enjoy all Chilbibahnen for free for half an hour. Alongside the shooting and Chilbi activities the folk festival offers a variety of food options, market stalls and fun fairground rides.
Knabenschiessen is not a shooting festival; it has also become Zurichs largest annual folk festival that draws people from Saturday to Monday every year. The diverse range of activities and lively atmosphere attract visitors from both near and far creating an experience, for families attending the festival.
Video Knabenschiessen, Chilbi (funfair), City of Zurich, Switzerland 2019
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