Karneval Alsdorf-Niederweis — Rosenmontag Procession

Two Villages, One Procession

Alsdorf and Niederweis are only a few kilometres apart in the Südeifel Nature Park. Instead of each village having its own small procession, the Karneval communities of both villages decided to organise a larger, more attractive procession together. This cross-border solution is a pragmatic and successful response to demographic challenges in the rural Eifel region — strong together.

The Rosenmontag Procession

On Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026, the procession starts at 2:11 PM in Alsdorf. The procession entries form at the village entrance and then proceed towards Niederweis. Karneval floats with local, regional, and current political themes, dance troupes, walking groups, marching bands, and music bands from the Südeifel form the backbone of the parade. Families stand along the roadside, Kamelle (sweets) and Strüssjer (small bouquets) are distributed generously, and the atmosphere is jubilant.

After the Procession

In Niederweis, the procession disbands, and the Karneval community celebrates the festive highlight of the Eifel session in local pubs and at mobile catering stands. Singing, dancing, and celebrating continue late into the evening.

Eifel Karneval Tradition

The Eifel Fastnacht (Carnival) differs from the large-city Rhineland Carnival through its down-to-earth nature. The speeches are in dialect, the floats are built by community groups, and the music bands come from the village or the neighbourhood. This authenticity is what makes the Karneval Alsdorf-Niederweis so appealing.