Tourist information
The Basler Fasnacht - the 'drey scheenschte Dääg' - is the biggest carnival in Switzerland. It starts on Monday after Ash Wednesday at 4.00 am with the 'Morgestraich' (morning stroke) and ends on Thursday morning at 4.00 am with the 'Ändstraich' (final stroke). During this time, Basel's city centre is dominated by carnival people.
In December 2017, the Basel Carnival was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
simulated 'Morgenstraich'
Experience a simulated 'Morgenstraich' (morning stroke) with extensive information about the Basel carnival.
Multimedia experience
Explore the 'Drey scheenschte Dääg' of the Basel Carnival on the digital tablet. Navigate through detailed information, pictures and impressive videos as you like.
- pre-carnival
- carnival
- carnival information
