Maibaumfest in Seeth

Seeth in Stapelholm

Seeth is a small community of just under 800 inhabitants in the Nordfriesland district of Schleswig-Holstein, in the historic Stapelholm region between the Eider, Treene, and Sorge rivers. An entirely rural landscape, characterized by marsh meadows, with ancient Frisian and Saxon settlement history.

The Maibaumfest

May 1st is the date for Seeth: the village gathers for the Maibaum raising at the village community center. The pole is erected collectively, the Stapelholm dance and costume group performs the traditional dances of the region under the pole — a small, locally rooted spectacle that is rarely seen in this form anymore. In addition, there is grilled food, a cake buffet (donations from the village), and the convivial gathering that traditionally characterizes May festivals in northern Germany.

What You Will Experience

• Collective Maypole raising at the village community center
• Traditional dances by the Stapelholm dance and costume group
• Grilling, cake buffet, drinks
• The village in its authentic form — without staging for outsiders
• The opportunity to get to know Stapelholm and its special landscape

A Region with Character

Those on their way to Sylt or Husum easily overlook Stapelholm. But those who stop and visit Seeth on May 1st will discover one of Schleswig-Holstein's least spectacular and most authentic landscapes. The community of Seeth cherishes its traditions with dedication — the Maibaumfest is an example of this.