Carnival in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
（重定向自Fasching）
![A Funkemariechen (majorette) is lifted at Cologne Carnival](/Images/godic/202501/12/Kölner_Rosenmontagszug_2013_1920028.JPG")
![Carnival in Cologne](/Images/godic/202501/12/CarnivalKoeln20060028.jpg")
![Perchtenmaske](/Images/godic/202501/12/Perchtenmaske0028.jpg")
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A variety of customs and traditions are associated with Carnival celebrations in the German-speaking countries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. They can vary considerably from country to country, but also from one small region to another. This is reflected in the various names given to these festivities occurring before Lent.