15th of February 2026| 1:15 pm
After extensive preparations, the traditional “Schäfflertanz” dance will once again be performed in Berchtesgaden. The event will take place on Carnival Sunday around noon on the restaurant’s panoramic terrace at the Jennerbahn mountain station. Depending on the weather, another dance is also planned for the afternoon.
The “Schäfflertanz” has a long tradition in Bavaria. Originally, the “Schäffler”, or coopers, performed this dance in the 16th century to encourage the population after a plague epidemic and spread joy. Today, the dance is considered a symbol of community, joie de vivre, and perseverance, and is only performed every seven years. The dance at the mountain station is a special event for the “Schäffler”.
There is a special photo opportunity at the “Jennerhex” toboggan run: the “Schäffler’s” children and some dancers ride down on sleds, and the Schäffler can be seen wearing their traditional wreaths.
