Karneval Floh-Seligenthal
Seven 'Büttenabende', Women's Carnival, Children's Carnival and the grand Carnival Parade through Floh
About Karneval Floh-Seligenthal
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Seven 'Büttenabende' and a Grand Parade
The Karneval in Floh-Seligenthal is one of the most vibrant carnival traditions in the southern Thuringian Forest. Two carnival associations — the Flöher Kirmes- und Karnevalsverein e. V. (FKK-Floh) and the Kirmesverein Seligenthal e. V. — are jointly organising the carnival season from early January to early March 2026.
Seven 'Büttenabende' and Special Programme
The heart of the season are the seven 'Büttenabende', which take place in the community halls of Struth-Helmershof and Floh:
- Humorous 'Büttenreden' — the classic discipline of German carnival: current events, local affairs, politics in rhyming form
- Carnival dances and show dances by the club groups — from 'Funkenmariechen' (carnival dancers) to modern show dances
- Music and singing — carnival songs and popular hits
- 'Weiberfascht' — the traditional women's carnival evening
- Children's carnival — alternating between Floh and Struth-Helmershof, especially for the youngest revellers
Highlight — The Grand Carnival Parade through Floh
The grand carnival parade through Floh is the emotional and media highlight of the season. Thousands of spectators line the streets as decorated floats and costume groups from Floh-Seligenthal and neighbouring towns (Schmalkalden, Brotterode, Trusetal, etc.) pass through the town centre. Traditionally, the parade begins with the handover of the keys from the town hall to the jesters — a symbol of the mock takeover of power. The best floats and costume groups are then awarded prizes.
Floh-Seligenthal — Carnival Capital in the Thuringian Forest
The municipality of Floh-Seligenthal (around 6,000 inhabitants) is located in the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen in the state of Thuringia, on the western edge of the Thuringian Forest. It was formed in 1994 from the merger of the villages of Floh, Seligenthal, Struth-Helmershof, Schnellbach, and Kleinschmalkalden. In this mountainous region, traditionally characterised by industry and mining, the carnival associations maintain a vibrant carnival tradition that is related to the Rhenish carnival but is locally distinct.
Karneval Floh-Seligenthal — edition 2026
2026 Season
The 2026 season follows the proven structure: seven 'Büttenabende' in the community halls of Floh and Struth-Helmershof, supplemented by 'Weiberfascht', Children's Carnival, and the Carnival Parade. Ash Wednesday 2026 falls on February 18 — the main phase of the season is therefore between early January (opening night) and mid-February (main carnival).
The exact dates of the individual 'Büttenabende' and the carnival parade will be communicated by the two carnival associations — via the Facebook pages "Flöher Kirmes- und Karnevalsverein e. V." and "Kirmesverein Seligenthal e. V." as well as via the municipal website floh-seligenthal.de.
Programme Karneval Floh-Seligenthal 2026
'Büttenabende' (7 dates, January to mid-February 2026)
- Performances in the community halls of Floh and Struth-Helmershof
- Humorous 'Büttenreden' on local, political, and current topics
- Carnival dances and show dances by the club groups
- Live music and carnival songs
- 'Funkenmariechen' performances
Special Evenings
- 'Weiberfascht' — traditional women's carnival evening, usually on Carnival Thursday
- Children's Carnival — alternating between Floh and Struth-Helmershof
Carnival Parade — Highlight
- Grand festival parade through the centre of Floh
- Handover of the keys from the town hall to the jesters as a ceremonial start
- Decorated floats and costume groups from Floh-Seligenthal and neighbouring towns
- Brass bands, dance groups, carnival guards
- Followed by an awards ceremony for the best floats and groups
Exact dates and times for the 'Büttenabende' and the date of the carnival parade will be published on the associations' Facebook pages and floh-seligenthal.de.
Highlights Karneval Floh-Seligenthal 2026
- Seven 'Büttenabende' in the community halls of Floh and Struth-Helmershof
- 'Weiberfascht' — traditional women's carnival evening
- Children's Carnival — alternating between the districts
- Grand carnival parade through Floh with key handover
- Decorated floats and costume groups from Floh-Seligenthal and neighbouring towns
- Awards ceremony for the best floats and groups
- 'Funkenmariechen' performances
- Most vibrant carnival tradition in the southern Thuringian Forest
Prices Karneval Floh-Seligenthal 2026
'Büttenabende': Admission typically €12-18 — Tickets from FKK-Floh (Tel. 03683 40 88 537, Ms. Heidrich) or at the box office. Carnival Parade: Free admission. Food and drinks available at club stands.
Practical information — Karneval Floh-Seligenthal
2026 Season
Carnival season from early January 2026 to early/mid-March 2026 (Ash Wednesday 2026: February 18 — the main phase is therefore January/February 2026, the carnival parade usually takes place on the preceding carnival weekend).
Venues
Community halls in Floh and Struth-Helmershof (Floh-Seligenthal).
Tickets for 'Büttenabende'
Tickets via the Flöher Kirmes- und Karnevalsverein (Tel. 03683 40 88 537, Ms. Heidrich) or directly at the box office. Prices typically €12-18 per evening.
Carnival Parade
Free admission — floats and spectator groups line the streets of Floh.
Getting Here
By train: Süd-Thüringen-Bahn to Floh-Seligenthal or Schmalkalden. By car: A71 to Suhl exit, then B19 to Floh-Seligenthal.
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Where it takes place Karneval Floh-Seligenthal
Floh-Seligenthal — Saalbauten in Floh und Struth-Helmershof
Saalbau, 98593 Floh-Seligenthal