Althistorische Rötzer Fasenacht
Historical Carnival parade with over 60 groups and floats in the Upper Palatinate Forest
About Rötzer Fasenacht
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A Carnival with a Long History
The Althistorische Rötzer Fasenacht is one of Bavaria's most unique carnival events. While Carnival is celebrated in the Rhineland and Alemannic Fasnet in Swabia, the Upper Palatinate Forest preserves the »Althistorische« – a form of carnival whose costumes, masks, and groups draw on historical, legendary, and allegorical motifs.
Organizers: Faschingskomitee »Immer dieselben«
The event is supported by the Faschingskomitee »Immer dieselben« (Carnival Committee »Always the Same«) with its 1st Chairman Frank Gazinski. The committee organizes the parades, supports the groups, coordinates with the police and town administration, and ensures the safety of a festival that draws tens of thousands of spectators to the town center.
Parade with over 60 Groups and Floats
The highlight of the carnival is the grand parade on Shrove Tuesday. Over 60 walking groups and floats parade through the town center of Rötz – each group with its own motto, costume, and often months of preparation for choreography. Drummer groups, music bands, allegorical floats, witches, jesters, and community groups create a vibrant picture of Upper Palatinate traditions.
Rötz in the Oberpfälzer Wald
Rötz is a small town in the Cham district (Bavaria), located at the foot of the Oberpfälzer Wald (Upper Palatinate Forest) on the Schwarzach river. The »Schwarzenburg Festivals« region has created a second cultural highlight with its carnival, attracting thousands of visitors each year from the Oberpfalz, the Bavarian Forest, and neighboring Czech Republic.
Character of the Event
The »Althistorische« differs from many modern carnival parades through its diversity of traditional motifs, the elaborate commitment of the groups, and the combination of folk custom and history. Visitors experience a Shrove Tuesday where entire families and generations participate – a living piece of Upper Palatinate identity.
Rötzer Fasenacht — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Althistorische Rötzer Fasenacht will take place on Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The organizer is the Faschingskomitee »Immer dieselben« under the chairmanship of Frank Gazinski.
Over 60 walking groups and floats will parade through the town center of Rötz in the afternoon. The assembly points and parade route will be traditionally published by the committee a few days beforehand. A large grandstand will be erected in the center, and food stalls and a festival tent atmosphere will complete the day.
Programme Rötzer Fasenacht 2026
Schedule on 17.02.2026
- Morning – Assembly of groups and floats outside the town center
- Early Afternoon – Start of the grand parade with over 60 walking groups and floats
- After the Parade – Carnival festivities in the pubs and squares of the town center
Detailed times, assembly locations, and traffic regulations will be published on fasenacht-roetz.de and in the local press before the event begins.
Highlights Rötzer Fasenacht 2026
- Over 60 walking groups and floats
- Historical-allegorical costumes of the »Althistorische«
- Shrove Tuesday tradition in the Oberpfälzer Wald
- Organization by the Faschingskomitee »Immer dieselben«
- Local gastronomy with carnival program
Prices Rötzer Fasenacht 2026
Free admission. Food, drink, and confectionery stands at various points along the parade route.
Practical information — Rötzer Fasenacht
Getting There
Rötz can be reached via the A93 (Regensburg–Hof, exit Schwandorf-Süd) and the B22 towards Cham. By train: Cham station, then bus or car to Rötz. On the day of the parade, park-and-ride facilities outside the town center are recommended.
Admission
The parade is free of charge. Standing room along the streets is freely accessible; standing or seating on grandstands may be offered by local clubs.
Catering
Snack stands, sausages, doughnuts (Krapfen), and mulled wine (Glühwein) are available at various locations in the town center. Local inns often offer their own programs on Shrove Tuesday.
Tip
To experience the »Althistorische« in its full glory, arrive early at the assembly area and find a spot along the parade route. Costumes are not expected from the audience but are gladly welcomed.
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Where it takes place Rötzer Fasenacht
Innenstadt Rötz
Stadtplatz, 92444 Rötz