Carnival in Germany has many origin stories ... The annual festival is so important in some places it is referred to as the “fifth season”. This season of merrymaking begins on November 11 and lasts ...

Experience the vibrant Fasnet carnival in Germany's Black Forest region! Discover the traditions and festivities in Schramberg, Rottweil, Sigmaringen, Villingen Schwenningen, and Elzach. Plan your ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, attends a reception for carnival clubs from all over Germany with dancers and carnival ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Carnival in Germany has many origin stories ... The annual festival is so important in some places it is referred to as the “fifth season”. This season of merrymaking begins on November 11 and lasts ...