While the date of the first festival is officially 1889, the custom can be dated back to older roots in the 17th century. The competition is open to 13-17-year-old boys ("Knaben") and girls in the canton of Zürich. The competition has been open to female participants since 1991. The...
Is Knabenschiessen a Public Holiday? Even though Knabenschiessen falls on 2025年9月13日星期六, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Switzerland. Practicing is important before Knabenschiessen. ©iStockphoto.com/yacobchuk What Do People Do? The German wordKnabe...