Faasenachtsumzug Rentrisch
Rosenmontag parade of the "Holzhauer" through the St. Ingbert district
About Faasenacht Rentrisch
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Saarland Karneval on a Small Scale
Rentrisch has only a few thousand inhabitants and is one of eight districts of St. Ingbert in the Saarpfalz district. Nevertheless, every year on Rosenmontag, the town organizes one of the most charming Faasenacht parades in the Saarland. Responsible for this is the Rentrischer Carnevalsverein „Die Holzhauer" e.V. (RCV), which bears the name of an old professional tradition — Rentrisch once thrived on the timber trade.
Faasenacht Instead of Karneval
In the Saarland, Karneval is called „Faasenacht" — a unique spelling that distinguishes it from the Rhenish Karneval and the Palatinate Fastnacht. Saarland's Faasenacht is village-oriented, club-based, and sees itself as a civic celebration. The highlight of every season is the Rosenmontag parade, organized independently in each district.
Over 150 Participants on One Kilometer
The Holzhauer know how to create a great atmosphere with modest means: guard girls, dance groups, the Rentrisch music club, private groups, decorated vehicles, and a float with the prince and princess form the procession. Over 150 people participate in costume every year — a respectable number for the size of the village.
From the Procession to the Open-Air Party
Assembly begins at 1:00 PM in Heinestraße, with the parade starting promptly at 2:11 PM — the time is due to the jester's code. The route leads past the parish church and cemetery, through Waldstraße, Sebastian-Kurtz-Straße, past the fire station, and ends at the community centre on Rentrischer Weg. An open-air Faasenacht with hot and cold drinks, small snacks, and live music in the cultural centre starts there.
Embedded in the St. Ingbert Session Plan
The Rentrisch parade is part of a dense St. Ingbert Faasenacht programme: the storming of the town hall to open the festivities, parades in Hassel, St. Ingbert Mitte, and Oberwürzbach, as well as sessions of the affiliated clubs. Anyone who wants to experience Faasenacht in Saarpfalz beyond the big cities will find Rentrisch to be the perfect spot.
Faasenacht Rentrisch — edition 2026
For the 2026 season, the RCV Die Holzhauer announced the traditional Rosenmontag parade on February 16, 2026. As in previous years, over 150 participants, including guard girls, dance groups, decorated vehicles, and the Rentrisch music club, will gather for assembly in Heinestraße.
After the parade through Heinestraße, Waldstraße, Sebastian-Kurtz-Straße, Untere Kaiserstraße, and Rentrischer Weg, the procession will head to the club house, where the open-air Faasenacht with hot and cold drinks and snacks will begin.
Programme Faasenacht Rentrisch 2026
Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026
- 1:00 PM — Assembly of floats and groups in Heinestraße
- 2:11 PM — Parade departure (Start Heinestraße)
- 2:11 PM to approx. 4:30 PM — Parade along route: Heinestraße → Zur Rentrischer Kirche → Waldstraße → Sebastian-Kurtz-Straße → Untere Kaiserstraße → Am Spellenstein → Rentrischer Weg
- approx. 4:30 PM — Arrival at the club house, Rentrischer Weg 2
- from 5:00 PM — Open-air Faasenacht with live music, hot and cold drinks
- 8:00 PM — Faasenacht party in the Rentrisch cultural centre
Details about participating clubs and float builders will be announced by RCV Die Holzhauer in January 2026 on rcv-dieholzhauer.de.
Highlights Faasenacht Rentrisch 2026
- Over 150 costumed participants from Rentrisch and the surrounding area
- Performance by the RCV's guard girls and dance groups
- Rentrisch music club accompanies the procession
- Open-air Faasenacht afterwards at the club house
- Part of the St. Ingbert Faasenacht calendar (Hassel, Oberwürzbach, city centre)
Prices Faasenacht Rentrisch 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at usual club prices.
Practical information — Faasenacht Rentrisch
Getting There
Rentrisch is located between St. Ingbert and Saarbrücken-Scheidt. Take the S-Bahn S1 to St. Ingbert, then continue with bus 137. By car, take the A6 (exit St. Ingbert-Mitte). On Rosenmontag, road closures around the parade route are to be expected — it's best to use Park-and-Walk from St. Ingbert station.
Admission
Street parade is free. The open-air party afterwards is also freely accessible, with drinks and snacks at usual club prices.
Tip
Wear warm, bright clothing (February in the Saarland can be icy) and arrive early — the best spots along Heinestraße and in front of the parish church are occupied from 1:30 PM.
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Where it takes place Faasenacht Rentrisch
Ortsteil Rentrisch (Straßenumzug)
Heinestraße (Aufstellung), Rentrisch, 66386 St. Ingbert