Fiery color symphony: Sonneberger bird shooting ends spectacular!

Fiery color symphony: Sonneberger bird shooting ends spectacular!

The last days of the 181st Sonneberg bird shooting are in full swing and have transformed the city of Sonneberg into a colorful festival. On Friday evening, July 13, 2025, numerous visitors experienced an impressive final fireworks that immersed the sky above the Schießhausplatz in a splendor of colors. This spectacle was planned for the evening not only because of the festive atmosphere, but also in view of the impending bad weather conditions, how early a week, how Insuedthueringen.de reported.

Since July 5, celebrations have been made on the shooting range. It is more than just a folk festival - it is a tradition that has become a significant part of local culture. The varied program attracted young and old, with rides, delicious delicacies and live music. The many attractions, especially the variety of culinary offers such as the "host meal of the sea", make the festival a meeting point for friends: inside and families from the region and beyond. According to Sonneberg.de, the festival was characterized by daily highlights, with musical performances and various competitions.

a weekend with tradition and entertainment

The festival week offered many highlights, including the traditional bird shot on the last day, in which participants were able to compete for a starting fee of 10 euros for the coveted title. On Saturday it was about the Cup of the city of Sonneberg. When the weather was nice, more people would have found their way to the fairground than the guests already present.

• 5. until July 10: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - opening times
• 11. July: 2:00 p.m. to midnight
• 12. July: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• 13. July: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Another highlight was the music performances of local bands that created the best mood. Above all, the band "Why not" on Friday evening, which delighted the audience with their sounds and let it go into the night. Many visitors rave about the rides such as the car skooter or the children's railway. It is not surprising that bird shooting in Sonneberg is considered one of the most important festivals in the region.

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The tradition of bird shooting has its roots in Thuringia, where the first Rudolstadt bird shooting took place in 1722. In the meantime, the festival has produced numerous accompanying events, including theater, markets and fireworks - everything that makes the heart beat faster. But the showmen with their attractions are also inextricably linked to the festivity, as Thueringen.info notes. These cultural events testify to a lively legacy that has fascinated people for centuries.

Today, the bright color frenzy of the final fireworks and the tradition of bird shooting attracts many people again and again. This makes it clear that the happy community and the fun are in the foreground, and Sonneberg has once again proven how to celebrate a festival great. The spectators agree: there are not such joie de vivre and gathering every day!