Weiberfastnacht in Cologne: firmly under strict safety precautions!

Weiberfastnacht in Cologne: firmly under strict safety precautions!

Köln, Deutschland - On February 27, 2025, Weiberfastnacht in Cologne heralds the street carnival. The official starting shot was given at 11:11 a.m. Despite the festive mood, the security situation remains tense. On the platform X, the Evangelical Church Association of Cologne wishes everyone an "unforgettable Wiefastelovend". The Cologne traffic companies reacted to the celebrations with adjustments in the timetable: the Rathaus stop has been closed since 7 a.m., and the hayarkt is also closed when it is overcrowding. Line 9 does not drive over Zülpicher Straße, which is sealed off as usual.

The weather forecast for the day reports that the rain has stopped and the sun is forecast for the morning, but rainfall can be expected from the afternoon. The children's flea market is also affected on Rose Monday in Nuremberg, which was canceled due to security concerns. The Cologne police describe the situation as "tense" and has already completed a comprehensive planning for the street carnival.

safety precautions for the street carnival

Around 1,500 additional police officers are in action, a total of 9,900 police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia. The streets around the old town, where the celebrations are particularly popular, are closed to car traffic between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. From 8 a.m. the Deutzer bridge is also closed towards the city center. From February 27 to March 4, there is a ban on stopping on Zülpicher Straße and adjacent areas to regulate the arrival of the party.

regulations and measures during the carnival

The city also took measures to ensure security during the celebrations. Glass blaspers and glasses are prohibited in many areas, and fines of up to 60 euros threaten for violations. In order to focus on safety, the police will pay particular attention to knives and conduct suspicion -independent checks.

A special focus is on the protection of the Cologne synagogue, which is in the immediate vicinity of the celebration zone on Zülpicher Platz. Access for believers should be guaranteed at any time. Almost all of Cologne was declared a ban on weapons, which has been valid since the session opening on November 11th. The Press spokesman for the Cologne police, Sascha Wallmeroth, makes it clear that the personnel approach for the carnival period has not yet been finally determined, but the police will be significantly present on women's fastnight and Rosenmontag with more than 1,000 officials.

This year's celebrations still promise a colorful and lively atmosphere, and Interior Minister Herbert Reul encouraged people to celebrate the carnival and enjoy the days, despite the challenges that the security situation brings. The street carnival in Cologne remains a popular event that attracts numerous visitors from the region and beyond this year.

The current reporting on the celebrations is provided via a live ticker that informs about all relevant events in order to maintain both security and excitement of the carnival days.