Name: Großer Karnevalszug Schleiden 2026
Start: 2026-02-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Schleiden

Karnevalszug Schleiden

About Karnevalszug Schleiden

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Großer Karnevalszug will parade through the city center of Schleiden starting at 2:11 PM. The event is organized by KG blau-weiß Schleiden 1977 e.V. together with other carnival societies from the Eifel town. Colorful floats, marching groups, dance troupes, and plenty of Kamelle (sweets) for the revelers along the route — the biggest carnival moment of the year in Schleiden and an attraction for the entire Nordeifel region. Free admission along the roadside.

Dates 07 Feb — 07 Feb 2026

Venue Schleiden (05366)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Karnevalszug Schleiden — edition 2026

The Großer Karnevalszug Schleiden 2026 starts on February 7 at 2:11 PM through the city center. Organizer: KG blau-weiß Schleiden 1977 e.V. together with other local carnival associations. Colorful floats, marching groups, and plenty of Kamelle — the carnival highlight of the Eifel town. Free admission.

Floats line up from the morning in the assembly areas on the outskirts of the city center. The parade starts punctually at 2:11 PM — the symbolic carnival time. The route goes through the Schleiden city center with stops where the float crews throw Kamelle into the crowd.

Highlights Karnevalszug Schleiden 2026

Start at 2:11 PM — the magical carnival number
KG blau-weiß Schleiden 1977 as the main organizer
Local associations with floats and marching groups
Eifel Carnival tradition
Free admission

Programme Karnevalszug Schleiden 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Schleiden City Center

Morning — Assembly of floats and marching groups
2:11 PM — Start of the Großer Karnevalszug
Parade route through the city center
Floats from KG blau-weiß and other local associations
Marching groups, troupes, music bands
Kamelle for spectators along the route
Followed by carnival celebrations in Schleiden venues

Prices Karnevalszug Schleiden 2026

Watching from the roadside is free.

Practical information

Practical information — Karnevalszug Schleiden

Getting There

By car: Take the A1 motorway, exit at Wißkirchen, or via Bad Münstereifel/Mechernich towards Schleiden. Road closures in the city center on the event day — parking available on the outskirts. By train: Take bus AVV to Schleiden Markt.

Parade Time and Route

Saturday, February 7, 2026, starting at 2:11 PM through the city center of Schleiden. The exact parade route will be posted on the social media channels of KG blau-weiß Schleiden.

Admission

Free along the parade route.

Tip

Schleiden is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park — if you're planning a weekend trip, you can add a hike in the park after the parade. Hellenthal and Gemünd in the surrounding area also have their own carnival parades — inquire at the Eifel tourism office.

Schleiden Carnival — Eifel Revelers on the Streets

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:11 PM, the Großer Karnevalszug starts in Schleiden — the biggest carnival moment of the year in the northern Eifel region. The parade route leads through the city center of this Eifel town, located in the district of Euskirchen between Aachen and Bonn, on the edge of the Eifel National Park. Colorful floats, marching groups, troupes, and music bands will pass by — and plenty of Kamelle (sweets) will be thrown.

KG blau-weiß Schleiden 1977

The organizer is Karnevalsgesellschaft blau-weiß Schleiden 1977 e.V., one of the traditional Eifel carnival societies. Together with other local associations, the KG organizes the Großer Karnevalszug and the entire carnival season program — from the proclamation of the prince to gala sessions and street carnival celebrations on Tulpensonntag (Rose Sunday).

Carnival in the Eifel

While nearby cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen make headlines as carnival strongholds, the Eifel region cherishes its own, somewhat more rustic carnival. In Schleiden, Kall, Mechernich, Hellenthal, and the surrounding Eifel towns, the custom is passed down from generation to generation. The societies preserve the old songs, traditional costumes, and customs — and the carnival parade on Saturday (instead of Rose Monday, as in the major cities) is a typical Eifel characteristic.

Schleiden — City of the Huguenots

Schleiden is a small town with around 12,500 inhabitants, known for its castle, historic fortress, Huguenot past, and its location on the edge of the Eifel National Park. In February, the usually tranquil city center transforms into a carnival stage for an afternoon — a welcome change during the quiet Eifel winter season.

What to Expect

The parade starts punctually at 2:11 PM — the magical carnival number 11 is no coincidence; it refers to the revelers' date, November 11th (start of the carnival season). Floats line up from the morning, and the parade route is well-signposted. For the younger spectators, there's plenty of Kamelle — the small candies thrown into the crowd by the float crews. Costumes are optional but are part of the carnival spirit.

Practical Tips

Arriving early is recommended — the city center is closed to traffic on the day of the event. Parking is available on the outskirts with a short walk. Nearby towns (Hellenthal, Kall, Gemünd) offer alternative carnival parades on the same weekend — those who want to embark on a carnival marathon can visit several Eifel parades in one weekend.