Cologne carnival

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Cologne Carnival ···photo by Zvanka

Unleash your inner party animal at Cologne Carnival - Europe's biggest and wildest celebration! Discover insider tips for an awesome experience.

Looking for a winter getaway? Explore Cologne this November! Don't miss out on delicious food, captivating culture, and cozy atmosphere.

Cologne Carnival in Germany is one of a kind. Dress up, drink beer and dance through the streets during the “crazy days”. Kölle alaaf!

In January, I got very lucky. I lined up a house sit in Germany during one of the biggest celebrations in the country: Carnival. I didn't know much about Carnival when I arrived in Germany, but six days at one of the most colorful, musical, whimsical, and downright crazy festivals on earth taught me a few things.

Clown procession at Cologne Carnival in germany

Parades, music, dancing in the streets — joyous Carnival celebrations marking the final days of revelry before Lent are peaking in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro and other locales in the Americas and Europe.