{"id":4515,"date":"2024-01-31T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/villach-carnival\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:20:05","slug":"villach-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/en\/villach-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Villach Carnival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ls2w1w7g-7312d1d6acc4a3f76e28767a5e82892b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ls2w1w7g-7312d1d6acc4a3f76e28767a5e82892b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ls2w1w7g-7312d1d6acc4a3f76e28767a5e82892b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ls2w1w7g-7312d1d6acc4a3f76e28767a5e82892b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ls2w1w7g-7312d1d6acc4a3f76e28767a5e82892b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Villach Carnival 2026<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>A must for every carnival fan, and anyone who wants to become one! The Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm Villach is the ideal starting point for cheerful carnival days.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-3z49s6-471f03ec4d33e22763f72dd8686128c3 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-3z49s6-471f03ec4d33e22763f72dd8686128c3 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq4w1l-b1924cb82ed5248b3226d7127407446e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq4w1l-b1924cb82ed5248b3226d7127407446e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq4w1l-b1924cb82ed5248b3226d7127407446e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq4w1l-b1924cb82ed5248b3226d7127407446e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq4w1l-b1924cb82ed5248b3226d7127407446e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Immerse yourself in the fifth season: Villach Carnival 2026 awaits you!<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ls0oxybj-054baf607ad17001dd4ac3859ecbe770\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ls0oxybj-054baf607ad17001dd4ac3859ecbe770 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ls0oxybj-054baf607ad17001dd4ac3859ecbe770 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The city of Villach on the Drau River is affectionately called the \u2018fools&#8217; stronghold\u2019 by its residents in January and February. And it is known throughout Austria for this. Why? It&#8217;s carnival season and Villach is famous for its \u2018Villach Carnival\u2019. Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in a world full of colour, music and carefree cheerfulness? Then you shouldn&#8217;t miss the Villach Carnival! Experience Villach as a vibrant stronghold of fools and create an unforgettable experience. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of this special time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq5rr7-c88e13ceef5e04c4dc796e6c1108de56\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq5rr7-c88e13ceef5e04c4dc796e6c1108de56{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq5rr7-c88e13ceef5e04c4dc796e6c1108de56 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq5rr7-c88e13ceef5e04c4dc796e6c1108de56 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq5rr7-c88e13ceef5e04c4dc796e6c1108de56 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Event programme: a colourful array of carnival events.<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq5knn-b16f4942acaca9065bce630635a7ed59\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizq5knn-b16f4942acaca9065bce630635a7ed59 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizq5knn-b16f4942acaca9065bce630635a7ed59 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The carnival season in Villach is rich in varied events that offer something for every taste. It kicks off with the presentation of the prince and princess, which took place on 8 November 2025 and revealed the secret of the new rulers of the fools. The popular carnival sessions of the Villach Carnival Guild in the Congress Centre take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and are an absolute must for anyone who likes to be infected by humour and good cheer. Incidentally, the Congress Centre is within easy walking distance of our hotel. We also offer special carnival packages every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-miznv0hx-9a6dfc90e1f2e17998c1771ba1a5930b-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-miznv0hx-9a6dfc90e1f2e17998c1771ba1a5930b\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-miznv0hx-9a6dfc90e1f2e17998c1771ba1a5930b{\nmargin:10px 0 10px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/angebot\/leileiimgoldenenlamm\/'  class='avia-button av-miznv0hx-9a6dfc90e1f2e17998c1771ba1a5930b av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Click here for our carnival offer\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue82b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click here for our carnival offer<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizo10wm-21d00fae767341c133e99029bb31c0c0\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizo10wm-21d00fae767341c133e99029bb31c0c0 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizo10wm-21d00fae767341c133e99029bb31c0c0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The carnival sessions of the <strong>Villach Carnival 2026<\/strong> will take place on the following dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9 January 2026: Premiere<\/li>\n<li>10 January 2026: 2nd session<\/li>\n<li>16 January 2026: 3rd session<\/li>\n<li>17 January 2026: 4th session<\/li>\n<li>23 January 2026: 5th session<\/li>\n<li>30 January 2026: 6th session<\/li>\n<li>31 January 2026: 7th session \u2013 Costumed session<\/li>\n<li>5 February 2026: 8th session \u2013 ORF recording<\/li>\n<li>6 February 2026: 9th session \u2013 ORF recording<\/li>\n<li>7 February 2026: 10th session \u2013 ORF recording<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Little revellers will also get their money&#8217;s worth at the children&#8217;s carnival, which takes place on 24 and 25 January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq78r8-0d78f7cde55b386762a94e1e2fa2d5c7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq78r8-0d78f7cde55b386762a94e1e2fa2d5c7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq78r8-0d78f7cde55b386762a94e1e2fa2d5c7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq78r8-0d78f7cde55b386762a94e1e2fa2d5c7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq78r8-0d78f7cde55b386762a94e1e2fa2d5c7 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Carnival Saturday programme: A feast for all the senses<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq72g6-832fb8a5c665ea8da4253e3700251487\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizq72g6-832fb8a5c665ea8da4253e3700251487 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizq72g6-832fb8a5c665ea8da4253e3700251487 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Carnival Saturday, 14 February 2026, marks the highlight of the carnival season and transforms Villach city centre into a huge stage for the big parade, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The members of the Villach Carnival Guild parade through the festively decorated streets, visit shops and pubs, and create a lively atmosphere with their music.<\/p>\n<p>The official highlight of the day is undoubtedly the grand parade with hundreds of masked groups, numerous floats and tens of thousands of spectators. The most beautiful masks and floats will once again be judged and awarded prizes by a jury in 2026. The carnival parade is led by the prince and princess and the children&#8217;s prince and princess, who hand out sweets and candy to the children.<\/p>\n<p>A special feature of Carnival Saturday is that many employees in shops and restaurants also dress up in costumes, adding to the cheerful atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq843y-f0be975425feae35a3d008aeb7d668b6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq843y-f0be975425feae35a3d008aeb7d668b6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq843y-f0be975425feae35a3d008aeb7d668b6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq843y-f0be975425feae35a3d008aeb7d668b6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq843y-f0be975425feae35a3d008aeb7d668b6 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Children\u2019s Carnival: A celebration for the little ones<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq7uy0-48d0fb1495a152c00a4176022d19bfc3\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizq7uy0-48d0fb1495a152c00a4176022d19bfc3 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizq7uy0-48d0fb1495a152c00a4176022d19bfc3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Villach Carnival also has a lot to offer for young revellers. The children&#8217;s sessions on 24 and 25 January 2026 at the Congress Centre Villach are a real highlight. Here, around 160 young talents present a varied programme of dance, music, sketches and acrobatic performances. The children&#8217;s carnival sessions are not only great entertainment for the little ones, but also an opportunity to celebrate the young artists. The children&#8217;s prince and princess lead the little revellers and provide additional fun. On Carnival Saturday, there is also a special children&#8217;s programme so that even the youngest visitors get their money&#8217;s worth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq91e7-2256259f72b0af68bb1bd00e18a5d7b3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq91e7-2256259f72b0af68bb1bd00e18a5d7b3{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq91e7-2256259f72b0af68bb1bd00e18a5d7b3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq91e7-2256259f72b0af68bb1bd00e18a5d7b3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq91e7-2256259f72b0af68bb1bd00e18a5d7b3 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The prince and princess<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq8uil-0c4267683f62a150c21783fdab0cf237\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizq8uil-0c4267683f62a150c21783fdab0cf237 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizq8uil-0c4267683f62a150c21783fdab0cf237 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Since 8 November at 11:11 a.m., the new prince and princess for the Villach Carnival have been confirmed: Anna Sophie Petschar and Andreas Ferlan. Anna Sophie studies history in Vienna and commutes between the capital and Carinthia. Andreas runs a company for tiles and natural stones. Both are thus entering a long tradition of prince and princess pairs at the Villach Carnival.<\/p>\n<p>The children&#8217;s prince and princess have also been chosen: Lena Taurer and Linus Leeb will take over the reign during the 60th Villach Children&#8217;s Carnival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq9wsg-aac0150a93a8143dd064157cb275419c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizq9wsg-aac0150a93a8143dd064157cb275419c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizq9wsg-aac0150a93a8143dd064157cb275419c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizq9wsg-aac0150a93a8143dd064157cb275419c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizq9wsg-aac0150a93a8143dd064157cb275419c av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What does the cry \u2018Lei Lei\u2019 mean?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizq9pmo-2e432fd1ee26c8c0c23fb709ca7cdb4b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizq9pmo-2e432fd1ee26c8c0c23fb709ca7cdb4b .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizq9pmo-2e432fd1ee26c8c0c23fb709ca7cdb4b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The cry of the Villach carnival revellers is \u2018Lei Lei!\u2019. This cry is a traditional part of carnival and has no deeper meaning. It is simply an expression of joy and exuberant celebration. \u2018Lei Lei\u2019 means something like \u2018only, only\u2019 and is therefore an important part of the Villach carnival tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-35pghy-d60dee2241243a19acf6ff470b19cd5e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_heading  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ls0p5my2-742db312a63b2952a9bb11d8bccf2b89 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5638 size-full\" title=\"Mexican brass band music at the Villach Carnival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp.webp\" alt=\"Mexican brass band music at the Villach Carnival\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp-1030x691.webp 1030w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mexikanische-blasmusik-am-villacher-fasching-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp-705x473.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m703ewns-781ef037ed4764820a79b55b30e21d3f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/villacher-faschingsgilde-fotostudio-scheuermann-peter-scheuermann.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5626 size-full\" title=\"The Villach Carnival Guild\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/villacher-faschingsgilde-fotostudio-scheuermann-peter-scheuermann.webp\" alt=\"The Villach Carnival Guild\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" 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https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/faschingsumzug-in-villach-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-villacher-faschingsgilde-1030x686.webp 1030w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/faschingsumzug-in-villach-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-villacher-faschingsgilde-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/faschingsumzug-in-villach-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-villacher-faschingsgilde-705x470.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m703pvim-d6ba93f19d071882b14574561ba87e01 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gardemaedchen-am-villacher-vaschingsumzug-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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768w, https:\/\/www.goldeneslamm.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gardemaedchen-am-villacher-vaschingsumzug-region-villach-tourismus-gmbh-adrian-hipp-474x705.webp 474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizqbesh-11f53f3448d4759ddde89f7d1c6f1a87\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mizqbesh-11f53f3448d4759ddde89f7d1c6f1a87{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mizqbesh-11f53f3448d4759ddde89f7d1c6f1a87 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mizqbesh-11f53f3448d4759ddde89f7d1c6f1a87 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mizqbesh-11f53f3448d4759ddde89f7d1c6f1a87 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The history of Villach Carnival<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mizqalef-fe02750bb586e411eb6728ac3a56e503\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mizqalef-fe02750bb586e411eb6728ac3a56e503 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mizqalef-fe02750bb586e411eb6728ac3a56e503 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The roots of Villach Carnival go back a long way, with the first mention of it dating back to 1867. On Shrove Tuesday of that year, the season ended with a \u2018successful parade\u2019, which probably corresponds to a procession.<\/p>\n<p>What began as a loose tradition developed over time into an integral part of the city&#8217;s cultural life. From 1910 onwards, the Villach Farmers&#8217; Association organised an annual farmers&#8217; ball, the proceeds of which were used for charitable purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The actual transformation to modern Villach Carnival began in 1955, when the idea arose to turn the traditional farmers&#8217; ball into an exuberant, carnival-like event. This idea was very well received, and just three years later, more than 50 pubs in the city centre took part in the celebrations \u2013 marking the birth of \u2018Carnival throughout Villach\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In 1961, the first \u2018Villach Carnival Session\u2019 was held in the Chamber of Labour, which focused on the humorous and satirical elements of carnival. In 1964, the Villach Farmers&#8217; Guild gave rise to the \u2018Villach Carnival Guild\u2019. And the Carnival Guild eventually took over the professional organisation of the carnival. A milestone in history.<\/p>\n<p>Another milestone was in 1972, when the events were moved to the Villach Congress Centre, which offered greater capacity and better opportunities for staging the shows. In 2001, the carnivalists moved into their own newly built guild house, which serves as the club&#8217;s headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>The election of the first prince and princess in 1955 and the first children&#8217;s prince and princess in 1967 cemented the traditions that continue today.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1963, the highlights of the carnival sessions have also been broadcast on Austrian television (ORF) on Shrove Tuesday during prime time. For a long time, the Villach Carnival was one of the ORF&#8217;s most widely watched entertainment programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ls0p65gc-0b2cc71a1937e5d8becfcb57b3ee94c3-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><a href='https:\/\/villacher-fasching.at\/'  class='avia-button av-ls0p65gc-0b2cc71a1937e5d8becfcb57b3ee94c3 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"to the Villach Carnival\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue800' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >to the Villach Carnival<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-51f4cd2e016ed22fcbf22c1a5f86bc06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A must for every carnival fan and anyone who wants to become one! In January and February, the Drau town is affectionately known as the &#8220;stronghold of fools&#8221; by its inhabitants. 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