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DRAGON OUTBREAK – OPENING OF THE UPPER VALAIS CARNIVAL 2027
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- Customs
- Parade
- Party
- Gastronomy
- Show
- Concert

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The dragon eruption in Naters officially opens the Upper Valais carnival.

 After the parade featuring various Guggen bands and neighboring carnival groups, the dragon breaks free in the parking lot of the Zentrums Anlage. The mayor then presents Prince-Count Jozzelin XII with the sword as a symbol of power for the next ten days. From this moment on, the Prince-Count reigns over the village of Narvik. Afterward, the various Guggenmusik bands play on the festival grounds, and revelry continues in the Natischer Drachenhöhlen and at the bars until the early morning hours. With countless festival tents, bars, pubs, and a food mile, there’s something for every carnival lover.

**When:**
Friday, January 29, 2026

**Facts:**
Festival grounds open: 18.00
Parade of guilds & Guggen bands: 19.30

Route: Furka Garage – Channa Restaurant – City Center Park

Escape of the dragon and speech by the Prince-Count: 19.30

Followed by a party at the Zentrums Anlage and in all the dragon caves

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General information

- Public event
- Carnival

Target group

- Individual guests
- Families
- Children 6-10
- Children 10+
- Youth
- Adults
- Senior citizens

Suitability

- For any weather
- Suitable for prams/strollers
- Smoking permitted

Payment methods

Free admission

Accessibility / Location

- Close to public transport
- In the village centre

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach Naters via Brig in a short time by post bus, car or on foot. 

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Contact person

Drachentöter NatersWeingartenstrasse 19

3904 Naters

License (master data)

Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AG

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Event location

**CAR PARK ZENTRUMSANLAGE NATERS**

Kelchbachstrasse

3904 Naters

Organizer

**Drachentöter Naters**

Weingartenstrasse 19

3904 Naters