When is Fasching in Germany in 2024?

In Germany, the height of the Fasching celebrations occurs in the week leading up to Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2024). For the year 2024, this lively and colorful time, also called Faschingswoche or Carnival Week, is set to take place from Thursday, Feb. 8, until Violet Tuesday (or Shrove Tuesday), Feb. 13.

What’s the difference between Fasching, Karneval, and Fastnacht in Germany?

The terms Karneval, Fasching, and Fastnacht refer to the pre-Lenten festivities across Germany, but their usage varies by region. Karneval is primarily used in North Rhine-Westphalia and the Rhineland, with Cologne being a major hub. Fasching is the preferred term in southern Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Fasnacht, or Fas(se)nacht, is commonly used in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg.

Fasching and Karneval festivities in Germany 2024

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