Cologne Carnival: This is how women's carnival is celebrated - the first closures are already in place. As of: February 8, 2024, 4:45 a.m By: Johanna Werning Weiberfastnacht is just around the corner and on February 8th there will be a state of emergency throughout Cologne.

Hundreds of thousands of Jecken are expected in Cologne on Weiber fastnacht alone. A party focal point for many is Zülpicher Straße. But all over Cologne there is celebration in the bars, pubs and on the streets.