Düsseldorfer Karneval

Düsseldorf | 12/02/2026 - 18/02/2026

Photo: Jacques Tilly · CC BY 3.0 · Source: Wikimedia Commons

Thursday, 12 February 2026

until Wednesday, 18 February 2026

About Düsseldorfer Karneval

Düsseldorf Carnival is known for its politically satirical Rose Monday parade with spectacular themed floats. The old town becomes the world's longest bar.

Highlights

  • Politically satirical Rose Monday parade
  • World's longest bar in the old town
  • Hoppeditz awakening on 11 November
  • Altbier instead of Kölsch

Tips for your visit

  • Best view along the Königsallee
  • Claim your spot early for the Rose Monday parade
  • Shout "Helau" (not "Alaaf" as in Cologne!)

Popular routes to get there

Köln → Düsseldorf
from 0h 21m travel time
Berlin → Düsseldorf
from 4h 15m travel time
Frankfurt → Düsseldorf
from 1h 28m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Altstadt & Königsallee, Düsseldorf
Date
12/02/2026 - 18/02/2026
Opening hours
Street carnival daily from 11:11
Visitors/year
1 million

Getting there by train

Station
Düsseldorf Hbf
From the station
10 min walk into the old town
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