Classic Map Pack addon - Day of Defeat

Zoom Out Road Map of Cologne Germany with white roads on a black background

Video. Cologne's carnival celebrations in full swing

Ever seen a whole city turn into a stage? 🎉 Welcome to Cologne Carnival — Germany’s biggest and boldest street festival. Every year, life in Cologne hits pause as locals trade suits for costumes and fill the streets with music, laughter, and confetti. What started as a celebration before Lent has evolved into a centuries-old tradition that celebrates freedom, community, and joy. It kicks off with Women’s Carnival Day (Weiberfastnacht) — where women symbolically “take over” the city by cutting o