Carnival in Cologne: Germany’s Wildest Festival
You think that Mardi Gras is crazy, you should wait till you visit Carnival in Cologne. The festival is also addressed as the fifth season locally and the city turns into a tornado of costumes, parades and unbridled happiness. Carnival in Cologne is not merely a phenomenon: the Carnival is a mood, an opportunity for all people to forget about their everyday life, and throw themselves into the celebration. Side note: For a stress-free trip, make sure to book Meet And Greet At Stansted . When the City Comes Alive The season starts on November 11 at 11:11 a.m., but it reaches the height of madness in the week before Ash Wednesday. It is marked by the opening day Weiberfastnacht (Women Carnival Day). Offices close, the streets are full of music and women before going out to have a good time, symbolically cutting the ties of men. Since then, the city has not slowed down. Costumes, Crowds, and Chaos You will see everywhere people...