Name: Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026
Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Westring → Hochstraße → Ratsallee Süchteln

Rosenmontagszug Süchteln

About Rosenmontagszug Süchteln

The Rosenmontagszug Süchteln is one of the most traditional carnival parades in the Viersen district on the Lower Rhine. On Rose Monday, February 16, 2026, the parade starts punctually at 10:11 AM (Carnival time "11 past 10") through the Süchteln district of Viersen. Parade route: Westring → Ostring → Tönisvorster Straße → Düsseldorfer Straße → Hochstraße → Ratsallee. Carnival societies, dance troupes, music groups, and floats throw Kamelle and Strüßjer into the crowd. Free admission. Organizer: Süchteln Carnival Committee in cooperation with the City of Viersen.

Dates 16 Feb — 16 Feb 2026

Venue Viersen (05166)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rosenmontagszug Süchteln — edition 2026

Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026 on Monday, February 16, 2026, parade start 10:11 AM. Route: Westring → Ostring → Tönisvorster Straße → Düsseldorfer Straße → Hochstraße → Ratsallee. Carnival societies, dance troupes, music groups, floats, and prince's float. Kamelle, Strüßjer, and plush toys as throwing items. Free admission. Organizer: Süchteln Carnival Committee (City of Viersen).

Classic Lower Rhine carnival parade with strong participation from Süchteln carnival societies. Road closures along the parade route, public transport recommended. Followed by a carnival party in Süchteln's restaurants.

Highlights Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026

Traditional Lower Rhine carnival parade
Start at 10:11 AM (Carnival time)
Kamelle, Strüßjer, plush toys as throwing items
Dance troupes, floats, prince's float
Free admission, costumes encouraged

Programme Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026

Program Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026

10:11 AM: Parade start at Westring
Parade route: Westring → Ostring → Tönisvorster Straße → Düsseldorfer Straße → Hochstraße → Ratsallee
Participants: Süchteln carnival societies with prince's float, dance troupes, music groups, floats, walking groups, friendly clubs
After the parade: Carnival parties in Süchteln's restaurants and carnival clubs

Current information on road closures and parade route: viersen.de.

Prices Rosenmontagszug Süchteln 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks available from snack stands and in restaurants at usual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Rosenmontagszug Süchteln

Getting There

Train: Süchteln Station (RB 33 Mönchengladbach–Krefeld), 10 min walk to the parade route. Car: A52/A61, follow signs for Viersen-Süchteln. Warning: Road closures during the parade, early arrival recommended.

Prices

Free admission. Food and drinks available from snack stands and in Süchteln's restaurants at usual prices.

Tip

If you want to catch Kamelle: Hochstraße, near the district stage, is the hotspot. Costumes are encouraged — those who come without one will really stand out on the Lower Rhine.

Lower Rhine Carnival in Süchteln

The Rosenmontagszug Süchteln is one of the best-known and largest carnival parades in the Viersen district. Süchteln, one of the four districts of the city of Viersen, has preserved its independent carnival identity — the Rose Monday parade is the highlight of the "fifth season" in the district.

Date and Time 2026

Rose Monday, February 16, 2026. Parade start: 10:11 AM — the symbolic carnival time "11 past 10," which reflects the significance of the number eleven in Rhenish Carnival (Elferrat, November 11 as the start of the season).

Parade Route Through Süchteln

The parade follows a large loop through the district:

Westring — Assembly and start of the parade
Ostring
Tönisvorster Straße
Düsseldorfer Straße
Hochstraße — Main parade route through the district center
Ratsallee — End of the parade

The streets are closed to traffic during the parade; residents and guests line the routes.

What to See in the Parade

Participants include the Süchteln Carnival Societies and friendly clubs from the region:

Floats from the carnival societies with themes and decorations
Dance Troupes with standard choreography (Mariechen dance, Garde, show dance)
Music Groups with carnival hits, march music, and mood songs
Prince's Float — Prince or Princess of the 2025/26 season
Walking Groups with themed costumes
Local politicians, clubs, schools

Kamelle and Strüßjer

Classic Rhenish throwing items: Kamelle (candies and sweets), Strüßjer (small bouquets of flowers — usually in a spring look), plush toys, chocolate, small toys. Those who manage to catch a plush toy or a flower are particularly delighted.

Carnival Spirit on the Lower Rhine

The Lower Rhine Carnival subtly differs from Cologne Carnival — somewhat less mass-market, but with a strong club structure and local identity. Süchteln is not Cologne, but that's part of its charm: fewer tourist crowds, more neighborhood atmosphere, more "Helau" and "Alaaf" with friends and family.

Viersen and Süchteln

Viersen is a medium-sized city with around 76,000 inhabitants in the Viersen district on the Lower Rhine. Süchteln is located in the north of the city and has retained its village and small-town structure to this day. Carnival tradition is one of its hallmarks.