Großer historischer Narrensprung Oberndorf am Neckar

On Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026, one of the most significant Shrovetide parades of the Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet will once again take place in Oberndorf am Neckar. Over 2,000 costume wearers from the Narrenzunft Oberndorf — Narren, Schantle, Polizeischantle, Bennerrössle, Hansel, and Narrensamen — will assemble precisely at 8:30 AM in the lower town. This will be followed by the procession in several loops through the lower town, culminating in the grand Narrenreigen in the morning.

In the afternoon, the spectacle will be repeated in a shortened form for late visitors and tourists: the midday jump will begin precisely at 2:30 PM in the upper town. As always, the Narrenzunft Oberndorf is the organizer, acting as the guardian of local Fasnet traditions and ensuring the historical accuracy of the costumes, masks, and customs.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Shrove Tuesday

Morning Jump — Lower Town

• 8:30 AM — punctual start of the jump in the lower town
• Procession through the lower town in several loops
• Over 2,000 costume wearers form the procession:
  • Narro with the traditional wooden mask
  • Schantle in colorful fabric costumes
  • Polizeischantle as winking guardians of order
  • Bennerrössle — dancers in horse costumes
  • Hansel and Narrensamen
  • Stadtkapelle Oberndorf and music groups
• Grand Narrenreigen as the highlight — choreographed concentric circles to music
• End of the morning jump around 11:00 AM at Schuhmarkt

Midday Jump — Upper Town

• 2:30 PM — punctual start in the upper town
• Shortened repeat for latecomers and tourists
• Several loops through the upper town

The route and detailed schedule will be published by Narrenzunft Oberndorf on nz-oberndorf.de and nzo1998.de.

• Punctual 8:30 AM start of the jump — no delays in Oberndorf
• Over 2,000 costume wearers from Narrenzunft Oberndorf
• Grand Narrenreigen with Bennerrössle and Polizeischantle
• Midday jump at 2:30 PM in the upper town for late arrivals
• Part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet)

Getting There

Oberndorf am Neckar is located in the Rottweil district. By car: A81 exit Rottweil or Sulz am Neckar, then B14. By train: Stuttgart–Singen line, stop Oberndorf, from there a 5-minute walk to the lower town. Attention: On Shrove Tuesday, main roads are closed from early morning.

Admission

Free admission. The lower and upper towns are freely accessible.

Good to Know

Dress warmly — the morning jump starts at 8:30 AM in the February cold. It's better to have breakfast locally, as trains and cars quickly become overcrowded in the morning. Those who want to see the Narrenreigen from the front row should be there by 7:30 AM. Midday jump at 2:30 PM in the upper town for late guests.