Karneval Körperich — Karnevalsumzug
Fastnachtssamstag with carnival parade through the Eifel village in the Südeifel municipality
About Karneval Körperich
The Karnevalsumzug Körperich takes place in 2026 on Fastnachtssamstag, February 14th, starting at 3:11 PM and is an important date in the Eifel's carnival calendar. While other Eifel towns hold their main parade on Rosenmontag, Körperich has opted for Saturday — a date that suits families and working people, allowing for a relaxed start to the carnival weekend. The local carnival club organizes a procession with floats, walking groups, and music bands from the Südeifel region.
Körperich is located near the Luxembourg border and belongs to the Südeifel municipality — a region with a distinct Catholic carnival tradition.
Carnival on Saturday
The Karnevalsumzug Körperich holds a special place in the carnival calendar of the Bitburg-Prüm district because it was deliberately scheduled for the Saturday before Rosenmontag. This makes the parade attractive to families whose children are not required to attend school or work shifts on Sunday and Monday. Carnival enthusiasts who are employed and cannot take off on Rosenmontag will also find their opportunity here to celebrate Eifel carnival to the fullest.
The Parade
Precisely at 3:11 PM, the parade sets off on Fastnachtssamstag. Carnival floats, dance troupes, walking groups, and music bands from the Bitburg-Prüm district and neighboring Luxembourgish carnival clubs create a colorful spectacle. The floats humorously address local, regional, and national topics, some touching on cross-border relations between the Eifel and Luxembourg.
After the Parade
Afterwards, the atmosphere shifts to the community hall and the village's local pubs. Refreshments, live music, and dancing mark the end of the carnival festivities, which can last into the late hours. Costumed guests are especially welcome, but everyone can participate in the merrymaking even without a costume.
Eifel Carnival Culture
The Karnevalsverein Körperich preserves the Eifel carnival tradition with its typical elements: speeches in regional dialect, self-built floats, dance troupes with elaborate costumes and choreography, and close ties to friendly clubs in the greater region.
Karneval Körperich — edition 2026
The Karnevalsumzug Körperich 2026 takes place on Fastnachtssamstag, February 14th, starting at 3:11 PM. Floats, walking groups, and music bands parade through the village streets of the Eifel village near the Luxembourg border. Families, carnival enthusiasts, and costumed guests line the route, with plenty of candy being thrown. Afterwards, the village community celebrates in the festival hall with live music, dancing, and refreshments until late into the night. A classic event of the Eifel carnival in the Südeifel municipality.
Körperich Carnival 2026
The Karnevalsverein Körperich is preparing the 2026 parade with its usual club activities. The choice of Fastnachtssamstag has proven successful over the years and regularly attracts visitors from neighboring towns and neighboring Luxembourg.
Programme Karneval Körperich 2026
2026 Schedule
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in January. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- 2:30 PM — Assembly of parade entries at the village entrance
- 3:11 PM — Start of the carnival parade
- 3:11 PM–4:30 PM — Parade route through the village streets with floats, walking groups, and music bands
- from 4:30 PM — Dispersal at the festival hall
- 5:00 PM — Start of catering in the festival hall
- 6:00 PM — Performance by dance troupes and show acts
- 8:00 PM — Start of the live program and DJ sets
- until late — Carnival celebration
Detailed program from the Karnevalsverein Körperich.
Highlights Karneval Körperich 2026
- Carnival parade on Fastnachtssamstag
- Floats with local political and cross-border themes
- Walking groups and music bands from the Eifel and Luxembourg
- Family-friendly parade date on Saturday afternoon
- Carnival celebration in the festival hall with dancing and music
- Authentic Eifel carnival tradition
Prices Karneval Körperich 2026
The parade is free. Refreshments in the festival hall at usual festival prices.
Practical information — Karneval Körperich
Date
- Saturday, February 14, 2026 — Fastnachtssamstag
- Start 3:11 PM, assembly from 2:30 PM
Location
- Village streets Körperich
- 54673 Körperich, Südeifel municipality
Getting There
- Car: B257 towards Echternach, then follow signs for Körperich
- Parking in designated areas on the outskirts of the village
- From Luxembourg: N7 Diekirch — Eifel border crossing
Admission
- Parade is free to attend
- Refreshments in the festival hall upon consumption
Notes
- Warm clothing recommended
- Costumes encouraged
- Family-friendly
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