Carnival parade & carnival in Tübingen
The popular carnival parade takes place every year in the old town of Tübingen during the Swabian-Alemannic carnival season. As soon as the symbolic jester's tree of the Tübingen carnival procession stands in front of the town hall, the start of carnival in Tübingen is heralded. 85 traditional jesters, 5.000 elaborately dressed-up jesters and 42 bands - the Swabian-Alemannic carnival in Tübingen has been a popular tradition in south-western Germany since the 20th century. The events that take place during this time are a popular meeting place for young and old alike.
Background to the Swabian-Alemannic carnival
Contrary to the Rhineland carnival, the Swabian-Alemannic carnival only begins after the Christmas holidays, i.e. year after year on January 6. While the preparations are made at the beginning - the dusting off of the previous year's dirt from the jester's clothes and the assembly of the costumes - the highlight of the carnival period takes place on Schmotziger Dunnschtig. On the Thursday before Ash Wednesday, numerous fun parades, balls and traditional evenings are on the program. Not to be forgotten are the typical Fasnetsküchle (carnival dances), which bring the festive 5th season to life. To preserve this lively tradition, the Swabian-Alemannic carnival was added to the national list of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Visit one of the strongholds of the Swabian-Alemannic carnival: the historic and modern university town of Tübingen. In addition to the party-happy fools, numerous other highlights and events await you in the city. Go on a punt trip on the Neckar or visit historic sites such as the H lderlin Tower or Hohenzollern Castle.
Carnival parade in Tübingen
On February 1, 2026, you can once again marvel at the originally dressed Fasnets participants and parade floats in the historic old town of Tübingen. From Neue Strasse, the procession runs past Pfleghofstrasse, Holzmarkt, Marktplatz, Marktgasse, Jakobsgasse, Kornhausstrasse and Jakobsgasse and ends in Seelhausgasse. This means that the jesters walk through almost the entire old town of Tübingen. Food and drink are provided during the early event. An exuberant atmosphere with interesting wägen and enjoyment is guaranteed.
Switch off in the center of Tübingen: Hotel Krone
In the Hotel Krone Tübingen, right in the center of Tübingen, you will find your oasis of peace after an extensive carnival celebration. As soon as you arrive, a historically furnished hotel with a modern ambience awaits you. In the hotel's small and exquisite wellness area, you can switch off with a panoramic view of Tübingen's old town. Afterwards, you can either enjoy a cool location in the Ludwig’s Bar or indulge in traditional dishes in the Uhlandstube. For the perfect end to the day, let yourself fall into the extremely comfortable beds in the rooms . Your feel-good ambience in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg.
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