Kölle Alaaf!
Carnival – Everything else is Fasching!
Celebrate the most colorful time of the year with us
The Cologne Carnival is much more than a tradition – it is pure joie de vivre! When the city is transformed into a colorful sea of costumes, music and good cheer, CityClass Hotels are right in the middle of it instead of just being there. Located right in the heart of the old town, we offer all carnival enthusiasts and all those who want to experience the spectacle up close the ideal home for unforgettable days.
Whether it’s exuberant parties in our legendary event location Treppchen Keller am Dom, warm encounters and jolly conversations at our hotel bars or a cozy retreat after the celebrations – we live and breathe carnival.
Our exclusive offers around the “fifth season” will make your stay a real highlight.
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Our top events at a glance
All the highlights of the carnival season
Box seat at the Rose Monday parade
At the CityClass Hotel am Dom, we offer you everything you need for an unforgettable carnival experience with our all-inclusive offer.
- Access to the box – dry, warm & cozy
- Direct view of the Rose Monday parade
- Cologne (cold-warm) buffet
- Drinks (Kölsch, wine, sparkling wine, lemonade, cola, water and coffee)
- Moderation & Live DJ
Carnival party on 11.11.
Cologne dances out of line here, because on 11.11. the rustic Treppchen Keller at the cathedral with its historic vaults dating back to 1198 becomes a party zone!
Whether young or old, from Cologne or a newcomer – people sway, dance and party into the night here.
Start the “fifth season” with us and experience an unforgettable festival that inspires with Cologne joie de vivre and lots of good humor.
Carnival party on Weiberfastnacht
Even though the day traditionally belongs to women, all revellers are of course welcome to celebrate with us in the Treppchen Keller am Dom.
You can look forward to an energetic carnival party with great music, a jolly atmosphere and a wide range of drinks.
So put on your costume and let’s go!
Celebrate with the CityClass Hotels
Here you can laugh, dance & sing along
Route of the Rose Monday parade
Here you will find the complete route of the Rose Monday parade as well as the estimated times at which it will pass the individual towns.
Cologne words you should know
Alaaf! – The classic carnival greeting
Fastelovend – The Cologne Carnival
Jeck – A carnivalist
Bützje – A kiss on the cheek (friendly, not romantic).
Kamelle – Sweets thrown during the Rose Monday parade.
Parking during the carnival days
During the carnival, access to the parking garages in the city center is restricted. We recommend arriving early or using public transport or the Park & Ride facilities.