Die «drei scheenschte Dääg», wie wir Basler sagen, stehen schon bald vor der Tür! Die Basler Fasnacht ist mehr als ein Karneval, sie ist eine langstehende Tradition, welche tief in der Stadt verwurzelt ist und von allen gelebt wird. 🎭🙌 Wer freut sich schon darauf? /// The three most beautiful days of the year, as the locals say, are starting soon! Basler Fasnacht is more than a carnival; it’s a tradition that’s deeply rooted in the city and lived by everyone. 🎭 🙌 Who's excited? 🗓️ Save the

Am Montag ist es soweit und die Basler Fasnacht startet mit dem Morgenstreich. Alles Wissenswerte rund um die Fasnacht haben wir für dich auf unserer Webseite zusammengestellt basel.com/fasnachtbasel So kannst du dich optimal auf deinen Besuch in Basel vorbereiten. #LoveBasel #fasnachtbasel | Basel

Fasnacht has officially begun! 🎉🎭🥁 Morgestraich is the unforgettable opening of Basler Fasnacht in Basel, when at 4 AM all the city lights go out and thousands of lanterns, piccolos & drums light up the dark streets as the carnival comes to life.😍 🔥 Today’s lineup (Day 1) ➡️ After Morgestraich, the party continues through the morning and afternoon with music, street performances, Cliquen, and the first big Cortège parade later today — where all the groups, costumes and floats take over the

Basler Fasnacht – the largest Carnival in Switzerland 🇨🇭 So unique and high in quality that it’s on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. ‼️ Things you need to know about Carnival in Basel: ❣️ In 2026, it starts on 23 February, kicking off with the Morgenstreich at 4 a.m. ❣️ The Cortege parade takes place on Monday and Wednesday at 13:30. ❣️ Over 20,000 participants and about 200,000 visitors join every year. ❣️ The Cortege features Cliques parading with elaborate costumes, full-face L

Today was the first day of Basler Fasnacht, which began at 4am with the traditional Morgestraich in Basel. As the city lights were switched off, lanterns illuminated the streets and the sound of fifes and drums marked the start of 72 continuous hours of celebration. The biggest carnival in Switzerland, Basler Fasnacht is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage and is known locally as “Die drey scheenschte Dääg” - the three most beautiful days of the year. For three days, tradition,