Karneval Neuerburg — Karnevalsfest & Rosenmontagsumzug
Fat Thursday and Rose Monday Parade in the historic castle town on the Enz
About Karneval Neuerburg
The Karneval Neuerburg will focus on two important events in 2026: On Fat Thursday, February 12th, the traditional carnival celebration will kick off the hot phase of the season starting at 4:11 PM. On Rose Monday, February 16th, the grand parade through the town streets with floats, walking groups, and music bands from all over the Südeifel region will follow. Neuerburg, the historic castle town on the Enz in the Südeifel collective municipality, will transform into a carnival stronghold during these days.
The town with its distinctive castle and well-maintained old town offers an impressive backdrop for the Eifel's Fastnacht tradition.
Castle Town with Carnival Tradition
Neuerburg on the Enz, located in the western Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm, is one of the most charming Eifel towns with its medieval city walls, castle, and historic old town. Carnival is traditionally celebrated here — with all the elements of Eifel Fastnacht, from dialect-spoken comedy sketches (Bütt) to self-built carnival floats.
Carnival Celebration on Fat Thursday
Fat Thursday — also known as Weiberfastnacht — marks the official start of the hot carnival phase in many Rhenish strongholds. In Neuerburg, the season begins on February 12th, 2026, starting at 4:11 PM with the carnival celebration in the market square or a hall. This opening festival has an open, convivial character — all generations come together, and costumed guests shape the scene.
Rose Monday Parade
The actual highlight is the Rose Monday parade on February 16th, 2026. Carnival floats with satirical, local, and current political themes, dance troupes with elaborate costumes, walking groups, and music bands from the Südeifel will march through the main street. The parade entries come from Neuerburg itself and from friendly carnival clubs in the Südeifel collective municipality.
Carnival Wind-Down
After the parade, the carnival community moves to the local pubs and the festival hall of the castle town. The celebration continues late into the night — live music, DJ sets, catering with Eifel specialties, and dancing characterize the carnival wind-down.
Eifel Fastnacht in the Castle Town
The historic setting of Neuerburg lends a special charm to the carnival. The interplay between the medieval city walls, old houses, and festive activities makes the event a visual experience that goes far beyond the standard carnival format.
Karneval Neuerburg — edition 2026
Karneval Neuerburg 2026 kicks off on Fat Thursday, February 12th at 4:11 PM with the traditional carnival celebration in the market square, ushering in the peak carnival season. On Rose Monday, February 16th, the grand parade through the town streets will follow, featuring floats, dance troupes, walking groups, and music bands from the Südeifel collective municipality. The historic castle town setting of Neuerburg provides a unique atmosphere for the events.
Neuerburg Carnival 2026
In 2026, the Neuerburg Carnival Association is bringing the two key events, Fat Thursday and the Rose Monday Parade, to the historic town. Tradition is upheld with the usual dedication — floats are built, dance troupes are trained, and comedy sketches (Bütt) are rehearsed.
Programme Karneval Neuerburg 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:
Thursday, February 12th, 2026 — Carnival Celebration
- 4:11 PM — Start of the carnival celebration in the market square
- Opening of the peak carnival season
- Live music, catering, costumed guests
- Convivial wind-down in the evening
Rose Monday, February 16th, 2026 — Parade
- Morning — Assembly of parade entries
- Afternoon — Start of the Rose Monday parade through the main street
- Floats, dance troupes, walking groups, music bands from the Südeifel
- Dispersal at the festival hall
- Catering and carnival wind-down until late at night
Detailed times from the carnival association and neuerburg-eifel.de.
Highlights Karneval Neuerburg 2026
- Carnival Celebration on Fat Thursday
- Grand Rose Monday Parade
- Floats with satirical and local themes
- Dance troupes and music bands from the Südeifel
- Historic castle town setting
- Carnival wind-down in the festival hall
Prices Karneval Neuerburg 2026
The Carnival Celebration and Parade are free to attend. Catering in the festival hall is charged per consumption.
Practical information — Karneval Neuerburg
Dates
- Fat Thursday, February 12th, 2026 — Carnival Celebration 4:11 PM
- Rose Monday, February 16th, 2026 — Parade
Location
- Carnival Celebration: Marktplatz / Festsaal Neuerburg
- Parade: Town streets Neuerburg
- 54673 Neuerburg, Südeifel collective municipality
Getting There
- Car: B257 from Bitburg towards Echternach, turn off for Neuerburg
- Parking in designated areas on the outskirts of town
- Public Transport: Bus lines of the Eifel district Bitburg-Prüm
Admission
- Carnival Celebration & Parade are free to attend
- Catering in the festival hall charged per consumption
Notes
- Warm clothing recommended
- Costumes encouraged
- Worth seeing: Old town and Neuerburg Castle
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