"Mir freie uns" - Fassnacht also for those unfamiliar with the Mass

Blog author Katja Zentel with Schwellkopp in the middle of the action

This post was updated on 08.01.2026. Foolish on the road with culture and wine ambassador and city guide Cornelia Bärsch-Kämmerer What is the actual waist size of a Ranzengardist and how heavy is a Schwellkopp? If you are curious about the answer, join me on the carnival tour with culture and wine ambassador Cornelia Bärsch-Kämmerer and explore the historical and amusing background [...].

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