This article summarises all the important information about the Zurich Cantonal Shooting Festival 2025. Interested parties can find out everything about the Shooting ranges, disciplines, competition times and registration.
A cantonal shooting festival like the ZHKSF 2025 is an event steeped in tradition, which - like the gymnastics festivals in Switzerland - focuses not only on sporting competition, but also on community and socialising. While gymnastics clubs compete in various disciplines at regional and national gymnastics festivals, marksmen and women compete against each other in precision shooting competitions at the shooting festivals. Both events are firmly anchored in Swiss culture, bring clubs and communities together and, in addition to the sporting aspect, also offer a sociable supporting programme with a festival restaurant, music and festivities for all visitors.
The 27th Zurich Cantonal Shooting Festival (ZHKSF) 2025 is something very special, because after 18 years This important traditional festival is finally returning to the Zurich wine country back. This long-awaited return makes the ZHKSF 2025 a unique event for shooters and all guests in the region.
The 27th Zurich Cantonal Shooting Festival 2025 takes place over three weekends: 15-17 August, 22-25 August and 29-31 August 2025.
📅 Dates:
✅ 15 - 17 August 2025 (Friday - Sunday)
✅ 22 - 25 August 2025 (Friday - Monday)
✅ 29 - 31 August 2025 (Friday - Sunday)
🔹 Participants: Shooters from all over Switzerland
🔹 Target: Sporting competition and cultivation of the shooting tradition 🎯🏆
📌 Here you will find an overview of the official events at the ZHKSF 2025
The event | date |
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Sponsor/authority event | Wednesday, 13 August 2025 |
Opening event - starting signal ZHKSF25 | Friday, 15 August 2025 |
Official day | Saturday, 23 August 2025 |
Day of the match shooters | Saturday, 16 August 2025 |
Youth Day | Saturday, 30 August 2025 |
Shooting king / festival winner awards | Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
Sending | Saturday, 22 November 2025 |
The Competitions are presented on various Shooting ranges in the Zürcher Weinland are held. These include:
📍 Berg am Irchel | 📍 Embrach |
📍 Flaach | 📍 Henggart |
📍 Kleinandelfingen | 📍 Ossingen |
📍 Rheinau/Dachsen | 📍 Trüllikon |
📍 Unterstammheim | 📍 Winterthur-Veltheim |
The shooting times are daily 🕗 08:00 - 12:00 and 🕝 13:30 - 19:00. On Sundays until 🕔 17:00 shot.
Registration for the ZHKSF 2025 for individual and group registrations has already started. Since 17 January 2025, it has also been possible to select the rangeurs. Visitors to the ZHKSF 2025 can of course no registration required. The catering is free to all and everyone is welcome!
Further information and the registration form are available at the following link:
The competitions of the ZHKSF 2025 take place at several shooting ranges. The following table clearly lists all locations with the respective disciplines:
Location | Disciplines | Discs | Direction of fire | Disc type | Google Maps |
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Berg am Irchel | Rifle 300m, all positions | 8 | Southwest | SIUS 9005 | Map |
Embrach | Rifle 300m, all positions | 12 | Southeast | SIUS 9003 | Map |
Flaach | Rifle 300m, prone | 6 | East | SIUS 9006 | Map |
Henggart | Rifle 300m, prone | 6 | Southwest | SIUS 9004 | Map |
Kleinandelfingen | Rifle 300m, all positions Pistol 50m Pistol 25m |
12 8 10 |
East East East |
SIUS 9006 Traction discs Trolley with 5 discs |
Map |
Ossingen | Rifle 300m, all positions | 10 | North | SIUS 9006 | Map |
Rheinau/Dachsen | Rifle 300m, prone | 10 | Southeast | SIUS 9003 | Map |
Trüllikon | Rifle 300m, all positions | 12 | Northeast | SIUS 9006 | Map |
Unterstammheim | Rifle 300m, prone Pistol 50m Pistol 25m |
10 8 10 |
Northeast Northeast Northeast |
SIUS 9003 Traction discs Trolley with 5 discs |
Map |
Winterthur-Veltheim | Rifle 50m, all positions | 10 | Southwest | SIUS 941 | Map |
Marthalen | Rifle 300m, prone and kneeling | 12 | East | SIUS 9004 | Map |
The 27th Zurich Cantonal Shooting Festival 2025 is organised by a dedicated team consisting of the organising committee (OC), the shooting committee and a supporting association.
The Organising Committee (OC) is made up of eight people and is chaired by Urs Stähli presides over the festival. It is responsible for the overall planning and coordination of the festival.
The Shooting committee comprises nine members and is chaired by Sascha Dünki managed by a team. This team takes care of the shooting procedures and ensures that the competitions run smoothly and in accordance with the rules.
The Sponsoring organisation consists of 26 shooting clubswho, together with numerous helpers, make the festival possible. This close cooperation emphasises the importance of shooting in the Zürcher Weinland and ensures a successful and unforgettable festival for all involved.
It is the largest shooting festival in the canton of Zurich and after 18 years back in the Zurich wine country - a unique opportunity!
The competition will be top. Whether rifle or pistol, here you can compete with the best or simply push your own performance. And let's be honest, nothing beats the feeling of a perfect shot.
In addition the atmosphere - Meet old friends, get to know new people and simply spend a few great days with the shooting family.
In short: if you love shooting, there's no excuse! Sign up - see you at the stand! 🍻🔫
In addition to the competitions, the Zurich wine country with its rolling hills, idyllic landscapes and excellent wines. Visitors can explore the region on foot or by bike.
More information about the region on ProWeinland:

We are looking forward to a successful Weinländer Kantonalschützenfest 2025. All further information and updates can be found on the official website of the ZHKSF 2025:
🎯 To the official page