Karnevalssession Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm
Coordinated Carnival Calendar with Parades in 18+ Municipalities of the Eifelkreis
About Eifel Carnival
The 2026 Carnival Season in the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm unites sessions, parades, and carnival festivities in over 18 municipalities into a coordinated district-wide event calendar. From February 7th to 17th, 2026, events will take place throughout the district — from Bitburg and Prüm to Bollendorf, Waxweiler, Gransdorf, Rittersdorf, Alsdorf-Niederweis, Nattenheim, Olzheim, Körperich, Mettendorf, Pickließem, Gondorf, Schönecken, and Neuerburg. The Wochenspiegel publishes the central overview annually, and the district coordinates security and logistics.
A unique carnival landscape that showcases the diversity of Eifel Fastnacht (Carnival) tradition in its full spectrum.
Eifel Carnival — A Landscape
Unlike the major Rhenish strongholds like Cologne, Mainz, or Düsseldorf, carnival in the Eifel is not concentrated in one city but spread across dozens of villages. Each village, each town has its carnival club, its own parade, its own sessions. This decentralized carnival landscape is a cultural treasure reflecting the diversity and vitality of Eifel club life.
Coordination by the District
The Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm coordinates the carnival season with regard to security and logistics. Police, rescue services, and traffic authorities work closely with the carnival clubs. The press release Celebrate Carnival — But Safely! on bitburg-pruem.de provides annual information on safety measures, traffic regulations, and recommended conduct.
Wochenspiegel as the Central Calendar
The regional weekly newspaper Wochenspiegel publishes a comprehensive overview of all carnival events in the Eifelkreis annually. This overview is the most important guide for carnival enthusiasts, ranging from the major parades in Bitburg and Prüm to the small village sessions in Burgflecken or the Schneifel foothills.
Dates 2026 — A Selection
The 2026 season runs from February 7th to 17th. Important dates include: Bitburg on February 12th and 15th, Prüm on February 12th and 16th, Bollendorf from February 7th to 17th, Waxweiler on February 16th, Gransdorf, Rittersdorf, Alsdorf-Niederweis, Neuerburg, and Pickließem on Rose Monday, February 16th, Nattenheim on February 15th, Olzheim on February 12th and 15th, Körperich on February 14th, Mettendorf on February 8th, Gondorf on February 15th, Schönecken on February 14th.
Diversity of Formats
From small children's sessions (Kindersitzung) with free admission to classic carnival sessions (Narrensitzungen), ladies' sessions (Damensitzungen), gala evenings, and large Rose Monday parades with over 50 floats — the Eifel offers all varieties of carnival. Speeches in dialect (Bütt in Mundart), local political satire, homemade floats, dance troupes, and music bands — the diversity is overwhelming.
Eifel Carnival — edition 2026
The district-wide carnival season 2026 runs from February 7th to 17th, uniting events in over 18 municipalities of the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm. From the gala evening in Schönecken to the ladies' session in Olzheim, the children's session in Kyllburg, the summer parade in Ehlenz, to the grand Rose Monday parades — this overview event brings together the entire Eifel carnival landscape. Security, logistics, and overview are coordinated by the district.
Eifel Carnival 2026
The carnival clubs of the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm operate under their own responsibility but coordinate closely with the district and regional press regarding dates and security. The Wochenspiegel publishes the central event overview annually, and the district provides information on safety measures and traffic regulations.
Programme Eifel Carnival 2026
Program Overview 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Wochenspiegel and the respective carnival clubs. The structure follows the established key points:
Start of the Main Phase
- Feb 7 — Bollendorf Gala Session
- Feb 8 — Mettendorf Parade, Bollendorf Children's Session
- Feb 12 — Bitburg, Prüm, Olzheim Ladies' Session, Neuerburg Carnival Fest
Carnival Weekend
- Feb 14 — Körperich, Pickließem Carnival Session, Schönecken Gala
- Feb 15 — Nattenheim, Olzheim Parade, Gondorf, Bitburg
- Feb 16 Rose Monday — Prüm, Waxweiler, Gransdorf, Rittersdorf, Alsdorf-Niederweis, Pickließem, Neuerburg
Carnival Wind-Down
- Feb 17 Shrove Tuesday — Bollendorf Foosdensdisch Parade at 2:33 PM
Full list available at wochenspiegellive.de and bitburg-pruem.de.
Highlights Eifel Carnival 2026
- Carnival calendar for 18+ municipalities in the Eifelkreis
- Sessions, parades, gala evenings, children's sessions
- Coordination by the district and Wochenspiegel
- Eifel dialect, floats, dance troupes, carnival speeches (Bütt)
- Safety concept: Celebrate Carnival — But Safely
- Colorful diversity of Eifel Fastnacht tradition
Prices Eifel Carnival 2026
Parades are free. Sessions each have moderate admission fees — advance booking recommended.
Practical information — Eifel Carnival
Season Period
- February 7th to 17th, 2026
Municipalities with Carnival Events 2026
- Bitburg, Prüm, Bollendorf, Waxweiler
- Gransdorf, Rittersdorf, Alsdorf-Niederweis
- Nattenheim, Olzheim, Körperich, Mettendorf
- Pickließem, Gondorf, Schönecken, Neuerburg
- and other smaller events
Information
- Overview in Wochenspiegel: wochenspiegellive.de
- Safety Info: bitburg-pruem.de
- Detailed dates via the respective carnival clubs
Notes
- Parades may be canceled in case of storm warnings
- Early arrival recommended — popular route sections fill up quickly
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Travel by private car not recommended — special public transport schedules
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