When does the Fool's Jump take place

The event day is Sunday, February 1, 2026. Program starts at 9:00 AM with fool mass, the Fool's Jump through the streets begins at 1:00 PM and ends around 6:00 PM.

How much is the entrance fee

The festival badge costs €5 and applies to adults and youths 16 years and older. Children under 16 do not need a festival badge.

Where is the event location

The festival area includes Lindau Island with marketplace, harbor, and Reichsplatz. The central meeting point is the old town on Lindau Island.

How do I get there best

Train and bus to the island station or ZUP are recommended. On the event day, there will be closures in the island core and adjusted bus routes. Plan additional walking time.

Is there an official program

Yes. The program includes fool mass, early beer gatherings, cultural performances, Schäfflertanz, contributions from friendly guilds, the Fool's Jump at 1 PM, and a foolish finale until around 6 PM.

Is the event accessible

The event takes place in public spaces with cobblestones. Early arrival and accompaniment are recommended; use designated barrier-free entrances along the route.

Hoppla Ho: Fool's Jump Lindau unleashes colors, drums, and tradition at Lake Constance 2026 live

Name: Fool's Jump on the Island
Start: 2026-02-01T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-01T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Lindau Insel

Hopla Ho on the Lindau Island: The Fool's Jump 2026 ignites Carnival magic

When drums roll, bells ring, and colorful mask-wearers conquer the old town, it's time for the Fool's Jump on the Lindau Island again. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Narrenzunft Lindau Bodensee e.V. celebrates an all-day open-air cultural festival with a fair, performances, and the grand parade through the streets – grounded in Swabian-Alemannic Carnival, carried by the community spirit of the festival family.

Tradition breathes: From fool mass to foolish finale

The day begins at 9:00 AM with the fool mass in the Münster zur Lieben Frau. From 10:00 AM, the morning is filled with early beer gatherings at the harbor and cultural performances: Bavarian anthem, excerpts from the Schäfflertanz of the Schäfflertanzgesellschaft Nonnenhorn, the Plätzler-Zunft Altdorf-Weingarten 1348 e.V., and the Kügeletanz of the Narrenzunft Spritzenmuck Ehingen set lively accents of festival culture. At 1:00 PM the Fool's Jump starts through the streets – afterwards, the day ends in a festive atmosphere at the harbor, with singing, swaying, and dancing at the marketplace until about 6:00 PM. At 4:00 PM, fanfare groups parade in a star march to the Reichsplatz.

Festival atmosphere to immerse in

Between lake breeze and church bells, the island unfolds its open-air acoustics: Fanfare blasts over the harbor, steps echo on cobblestones, confetti swirls through the winter air. On the main stage – marketplace, harbor, Reichsplatz – tradition meets the present. A multi-day experience frames the weekend: children's parade on the day before, Fool's Jump on Sunday – the community grows from the campsite feeling of the guilds to the side stage of street musicians.

Organization & Service: Festival badge, admission, safety

Admission is granted with a festival badge (€5.00) for adults and youth aged 16 and older. The festival organization coordinates the schedule, guild arrangements, and safety along the route. Please anticipate dense visitor flows in the island core; follow the instructions of the staff and use designated entrances.

Festival grounds & Arrival

The event location is Lindau Island (old town). Expect closures in the island core and altered city bus routes on the event day. Parking spaces are limited; recommended: arrival by train to the island station or by regional bus to ZUP and walk further. Make sure to wear weatherproof clothing, slip-resistant shoes, and gloves – winter open-air demands smart equipment.

Guild line-up & Program highlights

Artist line-ups in tradition: Schäfflertanzgesellschaft Nonnenhorn, Plätzler-Zunft Altdorf-Weingarten 1348 e.V., Narrenzunft Spritzenmuck Ehingen, among others. Main stages are marketplace and harbor; side-stages form streets, squares, and fanfare groups on the way to the Reichsplatz. The highlight: Fool's Jump at 1:00 PM – the parade of masks and fanfares across the island.

Voices of the fans

The reactions in the festival community are clear: Fool's Jump on the island delights its fans.

Facebook: 'More than a parade – Lindau feels like home in mask-wearers!'
Facebook: 'The fanfares at the harbor – pure goosebumps, every year again.'

Conclusion

One day, one city, one vibrant cultural festival: The Fool's Jump on the island connects generations, tradition, and joy of life. Experience community feeling, open-air atmosphere, and robust carnival traditions – live in Lindau. Secure your badge, dress warmly, Hoppla Ho!