Proclamation of Prince of the Kylltalnarren Jünkerath e.V. — Prince Basti I. on January 3, 2026 in the Bohlen-Schmengler-Saal
With the proclamation on January 3, 2026, the Kylltalnarren Jünkerath e.V. continue a remarkable tradition: Prince Basti I. (Bastian Klinkhammer) is the 41st prince in uninterrupted succession for the club. This consistency is noteworthy in the Vulkaneifel carnival and testifies to the club's strong local roots. The Prince Proclamation is considered an emotional highlight of the season's opening and brings together club members, family, friendly societies, and carnival enthusiasts from the entire Kylltal region.
The venue is the Bohlen-Schmengler-Saal in Jünkerath. For years, this traditional hall has been the home of the Kylltalnarren's larger carnival events and provides the spatial requirements for stage programs, dance performances, and audience participation. During the prince's reception, the hall is festively decorated — the club's colors, crests, and princely insignia are part of the fixed visual repertoire.
The proclamation follows a classic sequence: entrance of the prince, his court, and guards, official handover of insignia by the outgoing prince, address by the current board, announcement of the season's motto. Accompanying this are dance performances by the guards and contributions from the 'Bütt' (satirical stage performances). The subsequent celebration often continues late into the night, with music, dancing, and convivial gatherings.
The Kylltalnarren Jünkerath are part of a dense carnival network in the northern Vulkaneifel. Friendly clubs like the Pelmer Ulkvögel have their own dates, often with mutual visits and support. The Prince Proclamation on January 3rd is just the beginning — the children's carnival on February 7th in the Schmengler-Saal, as well as the 'Kappensitzungen' (carnival sessions) and parades of the season, will follow. Those who want to get to know the Vulkaneifel carnival should start with the proclamation.
The proclamation runs as a festive evening program. It begins in the early evening with admission, followed by the official ceremony, dance performances, and 'Bütt' contributions, concluding with music and dancing late into the night.
The exact schedule will be announced by the Kylltalnarren through club and community channels (juenkerath.de, kylltalnarren.de).
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Admission prices and ticket reservations will be announced by the Kylltalnarren Jünkerath e.V.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 — Evening.
Bohlen-Schmengler-Saal, Jünkerath, 54584 Jünkerath.
Kylltalnarren Jünkerath e.V.
Prices will be announced by the club — advance booking via the Kylltalnarren is recommended.
By car via the A1 (exit Daun) and the B421/B265. Train to Jünkerath, hall within walking distance.
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