Carnival

Date
February 6 - March 1, 2026

The carnival in Schaffhausen is an annual highlight that you shouldn't miss. If you like colorful costumes, Guggenmusik, confetti battles and an exuberant atmosphere, then you've come to the right place during the carnival season. Whether it's a parade through the old town, great parties in the pubs or traditional customs. The carnival in the Schaffhausen region offers you everything to make your carnival heart beat faster.

A carnival parade. The focus is on a man in a tiger costume. He is handing out sweets to children.
February 6 to 8, 2026

Schaffhausen Carnival

February 13 to 15, 2026

Rams Carnival

A carnival parade. The focus is on a witch in disguise.
A giant clown carnival mask with pink glasses.
February 18 to 21, 2026

Fasnacht Thayngen

February 21 to 23, 2026

Neuhaus carnival

At a carnival parade in Schaffhausen, 3 witches in disguise take a spectator with them in a large pot.
At the carnival. A person in a dinosaur and wolf costume stands next to each other.
February 27 to March 1, 2026

Gwaagge carnival in Beringen

Travel comfortably by bus and train to the carnival in Schaffhauserland.