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Carnival

For many Lucerners Carnival is the most beautiful time of the year. Each time, it starts on Fat Thursday with the big bang. Three big processions are among the highlights of Lucerne Carnival.

Carnival in Lucerne

27.2. – 4.3.2014

Every year, towards the end of winter, Carnival breaks out in the streets, alleyways and squares of the old town. This is a glittering outdoor party, where chaos and merriness reign and nothing is as it normally is. More …

The Wooden Masks of Kriens

Carnival in Lucerne

While Carnival in Lucerne is dominated by Guggen musicians, the neighbouring borough of Kriens is still more the home of the traditional "Fasnacht". The people of Kriens are not only proud of their carnival tradition, but especially of their very own carnival characters and the hand-carved wooden masks. More …

Hirsmändig

Flühli

The Hirsmändig Society in Waldemmental has revived one of the oldest Shrove Monday customs in Flühli and once again celebrates the Hirsmändig according to the old Entlebuch rules - a custom that had been forgotten for almost a century. More …