Böhl-Iggelheim Carnival – Prunksitzung Carnival Club Böhler Hängsching

The Böhl-Iggelheim Carnival Clubs are among the most active in the Palatinate Fastnacht scene. In the municipality of Böhl-Iggelheim, which was formed in 1969 from the merger of the previously independent towns of Böhl and Iggelheim, the historically distinct carnival clubs have been preserved and continue to cherish their respective traditions.

Carnival Club "Böhler Hängsching"

The Carnival Club "Böhler Hängsching" in the Böhl district is one of the most traditional clubs in the Palatinate. The club's name comes from the Palatinate dialect and refers to a longish fruit or appendage – a humorous self-irony, as is common in Palatinate carnival clubs. Every year, the club hosts its grand sessions in the VT-Halle Böhl or other halls in the municipality. The program includes satirical speeches (Büttenreden) in the Palatinate dialect, dance performances by the club's own troupes, show dances, musical contributions, and the traditional council of eleven (Elferrat).

Carnival Club "Igg'lemer Bessem"

The Carnival Club "Igg'lemer Bessem" – freely translated as "Iggelheim Brooms" – represents the carnival tradition of the Iggelheim district. In 2026, the club is offering three grand sessions: on January 31st, February 7th, and February 14th, each held in the TSV-Halle Iggelheim. With satirical speeches, dance performances, show acts, and lively music, the Palatinate Fastnacht is celebrated in classic style.

Venues

The sessions are spread across three halls in the municipality:

• VT-Halle Böhl: Traditional venue for "Böhler Hängsching".
• TSV-Halle Iggelheim: Venue for the "Igg'lemer Bessem" sessions.
• Wahagnishalle: The municipality's multi-purpose hall, often used for larger events.

Palatinate Fastnacht and Dialect

The Palatinate Fastnacht differs from the Rhenish Carnival in its connection to the local dialect and village traditions. Speakers of the satirical speeches (Büttenredner) use Palatinate German, humorously incorporating local events and personalities, thereby preserving a linguistic and cultural tradition unique to the Palatinate. In Böhl-Iggelheim, with its approximately 11,000 inhabitants, Fastnacht is an important part of social life, and the sessions are often sold out weeks in advance.