First Fasnachtstag Parade
Colorful traditional masks in procession, accompanied by Guggenmusik on village streets
Jan 6
Brunnen Carnival
Brunner Fasnacht
Ingenbohl, Switzerland
Feb 12 - 17, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each Fasnacht, the town of Brunnen fills with the masked Blätz and the brass of Guggenmusik. Costumed groups tour the village from Schmutziger Donnerstag onward, in a celebration run by the local Nüssler society that carries the mask tradition of Inner Schwyz.
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Jan 6
Güdelmontag Parade
Final parade of the season with all groups dancing and performing along the route
Where it happens
Dorf Brunnen
Ingenbohl, Switzerland
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Bring the right payment
Cash for street vendors
Read the local rhythm
Sturdy footwear
Arrive before peak flow
Stay along the designated parade route. Do not wander into booths or processions without in...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Brunnen Carnival
Brunner Fasnacht
Ingenbohl, Switzerland
Each Fasnacht, the town of Brunnen fills with the masked Blätz and the brass of Guggenmusik. Costumed groups tour the village from Schmutziger Donnerstag onward, in a celebration run by the local Nüssler society that carries the mask tradition of Inner Schwyz.
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Feb 12 - 17, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Brunnen Carnival
Brunnen’s Fasnacht is part of the Inner Schwyz mask tradition. It is managed by local Nüssler associations that maintain costume rentals and Rott schedules. The festival is a fixture of local identity, with inns and squares hosting music and feasting.
Local tradition should be observed respectfully. Visitors should not touch costumes or interfere with dancers. Local customs (like prize-throwing games) have specific rules.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
ask permission
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Brunnen’s Fasnacht is part of the Inner Schwyz mask tradition. It is managed by local Nüssler associations that maintain costume rentals and Rott schedules. The festival is a fixture of local identity, with inns and squares hosting music and feasting.
Key moments to know
Jan 6Approximate
First Fasnachtstag Parade
Colorful traditional masks in procession, accompanied by Guggenmusik on village streets
Güdelmontag Parade
Final parade of the season with all groups dancing and performing along the route
How to show up well
respectful presence
Bring the right payment
Cash for street vendors
Read the local rhythm
Sturdy footwear
Arrive before peak flow
Stay along the designated parade route. Do not wander into booths or processions without invitation.
Respect local boundaries
Local tradition should be observed respectfully. Visitors should not touch costumes or interfere with dancers....
Essentials at a glance
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Feb 12 - 17, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Ingenbohl
German-speaking Switzerland
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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