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Munich Carnival, 

Munich, Germany

 
01 Jan 2011 - 05 Feb 2011  

Munich Carnival or 'Fasching' takes place before Lent, which is often referred to as the country's 'Fifth Season' or 'Season of Fools', when it is traditional for Germans to let their hair down and have a good time before the fasting of Lent begins. The first Fasching Ball in Munich dates back to 1829; the tradition stuck and each year the celebrations got a little bigger and more spectacular. In 1839 an official body was set up, the Munich Carnival Society, to organise the annual celebrations. There are literally thousands of events ranging from fancy-dress parties through to extravagant balls where guests dress in their finest outfits. One of the biggest events of the season is Mad Munich ('Munchen Harrisch') on the last Sunday before Shrove Tuesday. During the celebrations thousands of dancers and revellers in fancy dress make their way through the streets to Marienplatz where there are several stages as well as numerous food and drink stalls.

Times
Various.


Food & Drink  Dance  Entertainment  Kids' Stuff  Spectacle  Music 


Where?

Various venues across Munich

Various venues across Munich

Getting There

The public transport network in Munich is excellent with bus, tram and underground stations at or close to many of the main attractions in the city. For more information visit www.muenchen.de.

How Much?

Many events are free.

For More Information

Munich Tourist Office

Sendlinger Strasse 1
Munich
Bavaria
80331
Germany

Tel +49 (0)89 233 0300.
Email 

Website  www.munich-tourist.de


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