Fasching
From Cologne to Cottbus: Where to celebrate Carnival in Germany
Although Carnival season is coming to a close soon, the festivities are just beginning to ramp up.
Why a Kita in Hamburg celebrated Carnival without Native American costumes
Costumes during carnival season in Germany range from the colourful to the absurd.
Weekend Wanderlust: 'Fasnet' and foolhardiness in Rottweil
Rottweil’s annual ‘Fasnet’ is equal parts silly, spooky and serious. Few towns celebrate the weird and wacky with the same dedication and attention to detail as this Swabian town.
Fasching: Tracing the roots of south Germany's 'dark carnival'
Celebrated at the beginning of March, southern Germany's Fasching Carnival is known for having a dark side that dates back to its medieval founding.
Former Justice Minister caught drink-driving
Former Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger was caught drink-driving after celebrating carnival in Munich, it emerged on Thursday.
Germany celebrates start of carnival season
Carnival season opened in Germany on Monday with a day of fancy dress costumes and drinking.