Name: Bad Rappenau Faschingsumzug — Wolfsstecher 2026
Start: 2026-02-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Bad Rappenau — Babstadter Straße, Fußgängerzone, Mühltalhalle

Wolfsstecher Parade

About Wolfsstecher Parade

Precisely at 2:11 PM on Carnival Saturday, the grand Wolfsstecher parade starts through Bad Rappenau: Thousands of spectators line the route from Babstadter Straße through the pedestrian zone past the town hall to the Mühltalhalle. Colorful groups, traditional clubs, floats, and live music characterize the spa town's Carnival day. Afterwards, the 20th anniversary Après-Ski Party with Tobee and Alyssa Melody takes place. February 14, 2026.

Dates 14 Feb — 14 Feb 2026

Venue Bad Rappenau (08125)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wolfsstecher Parade — edition 2026

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The Wolfsstecher Carnival Parade 2026 starts punctually on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:11 PM on Babstadter Straße. The route goes through the pedestrian zone, past the town hall, through Kirchenstraße to the Mühltalhalle. Afterwards, starting at 7 PM, the 20th Anniversary Après-Ski Party takes place in the Mühltalhalle with Tobee and Alyssa Melody.

Parade February 14, 2026

Punctually at 2:11 PM, the 2026 Wolfsstecher parade gets underway. Traditional clubs, dance groups, guards, floats, and music clubs march through Bad Rappenau's city center. Thousands of spectators line the route.

After the parade, the action moves to the Mühltalhalle: The 20th Après-Ski Party — an anniversary — celebrates with Tobee and Alyssa Melody late into the night.

Highlights Wolfsstecher Parade 2026

Parade 2:11 PM Babstadter Straße → Mühltalhalle
Thousands of spectators along the route
20th Anniversary Après-Ski Party
Tobee and Alyssa Melody as headliners
Free admission to the parade

Programme Wolfsstecher Parade 2026

Program February 14, 2026

1:00 PM — Spectators gather along the route
2:11 PM — Start of the Carnival Parade on Babstadter Straße
Route: Babstadter Straße → Pedestrian Zone → Town Hall → Kirchenstraße → Mühltalhalle
Approx. 4:00–4:30 PM — End of parade at Mühltalhalle
7:00 PM — Start of the 20th Anniversary Après-Ski Party in the Mühltalhalle
Stage: Tobee, Alyssa Melody, local DJs

Floats and Groups (Selection)

Wolfsstecher Guards (dance groups of all ages)
Local traditional clubs
Friendship Carnival societies from Heilbronn, Sinsheim, Mosbach
Music clubs from the Heilbronn district
Political and satirical floats

Prices Wolfsstecher Parade 2026

Admission to the parade is completely free. Après-Ski Party in the Mühltalhalle is subject to a charge — tickets available in advance at wolfsstecher.de and local ticket outlets. Usual price range €15–€25.

Practical information

Practical information — Wolfsstecher Parade

Getting There

Take the S-Bahn S 41/S 42 from Heilbronn or Heidelberg directly to Bad Rappenau, then a 5-minute walk to the center. By car, take the A 6 (Bad Rappenau exit). Parking outside the town center is recommended — many streets are closed during the parade.

Admission Parade

Admission to the parade is free. Spectators can find spots from around 1 PM, start at 2:11 PM.

Après-Ski Party

Admission to the party in the Mühltalhalle is subject to a charge. Tickets are available in advance at wolfsstecher.de and at local ticket outlets. With Tobee and Alyssa Melody.

Wolfsstecher Since 1997

The 1st Rappenau Carnival Club "Die Wolfsstecher 1997 e.V." is the main driving force behind Bad Rappenau's Carnival scene. Despite its Baden-Swabian location (Bad Rappenau is in the Heilbronn district, not in the classic Rhenish Carnival region), the club has carved out a firm place in the South German Carnival landscape. The parade on Carnival Saturday is its highlight and is one of the largest in the Heilbronn-Nordbaden region.

Route Through the Spa Town

The parade starts punctually at 2:11 PM (classic Carnival time) on Babstadter Straße, proceeds through the pedestrian zone, past the town hall and through Kirchenstraße, ending at the Mühltalhalle — the club's unofficial Carnival headquarters. The route is approximately 1.5 km long, with spectators lining sidewalks, squares, and steps. In mild weather, several thousand visitors come from Bad Rappenau, the Heilbronn district, and the nearby Kraichgau.

Parade Participants and Atmosphere

Local traditional clubs, dance groups, guards, floats with political or humorous themes, music clubs, and neighboring Carnival societies participate in the parade. Thrown items — candies, confetti, small toys — fly from the floats. The typical South German Carnival atmosphere mixes with "Helau" shouts and Swabian-Franconian traditional elements.

20th Après-Ski Party in the Mühltalhalle

After the parade — in the evening — the club's Après-Ski Party takes place in the Mühltalhalle. In 2026, it's the 20th anniversary of this event. Headliners are Tobee (Ballermann Schlager) and Alyssa Melody. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. Admission is age-restricted (usually from 16 or 18 years old, details from the club).