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Basel Carnival (Fasnacht)
📍 Basel, Switzerland📅 Feb 15⏱️ ~5 days
Switzerland's largest carnival and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage — a unique blend of satire, tradition and raw street energy. Starting at 4am on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, three days of lantern-lit processions, piccolos and drums fill Basel's medieval streets.
Official website ↗Suggested Destinations
- Basel, Switzerland
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Switzerland
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🎨 Culture🏛️ History🏙️ City Break🎉 Nightlife
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