- Log in
Enter OTP
Please enter the OTP sent on your registered Whastapp phone number
Change Number
Verify via SMS
Enter OTP
Change Number
Resend OTP
Enter OTP
Please enter the OTP sent on your registered email
Change Email
Resend OTP
- Enquiry Form
To City (Destination)
From City
Travel Date
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Travel Duration (In Days)
Adult
Child
Infant
Travel With
Hotel
Rooms
Interested In
Budget (in INR)
Ticket Booked ?
Ticket Required?
Mode of Transport
Ticket Category
I will book
Date of Birth
calendar_month
Gender
Marital Status
Income (Per Month)
Nationality
Preferred Language
No. of International Trips
Do you have a Visa ?
Do you have a Passport?
Preferred Time to Call
Great! Our travel partners will contact you to tailor the trip and provide you with the best quotes.
We have identified additional inquiries related to your tour. Please review them and let us know if there are any inquiries you would like us to remove.
Share
https://www.hellotravel.com/events/basel-fasnacht-carnival-of-basel
chevron_left
chevron_right
Basel Fasnacht : Carnival of Basel
share
Plan a Trip
SENT
enquire now
Sent
About Basel Fasnacht : Carnival of Basel
Basel Fasnacht, also known as Carnival of Basel, is a cultural celebration in the Swiss city of Basel. This is a fun event with music, dance, drinks and songs. The participants enjoy a nice time during the three days of celebrations and give this event a different identity. The city of Basel is very often known as the Cultural Capital of Switzerland and the University City. It is situated in the heart of Europe, on both banks of the Rhine river.
The Basel Fasnacht or the Basel Carnival is is a premiere cultural event in the year that works as a landmark for this part of Switzerland. The Basel Fasnacht is not only the biggest in Switzerland, but also one of the most crowded one of the world. People, both locals and travelers take part in this event with zeal and enthusiasm. The usual way of celebration is another intriguing factor of this festival. Celebrated for three days, Basel Fasnacht is said to be the only Protestant carnival in the world. The whole atmosphere is festive with a party like mood and it is accompanied by dance, music, singing and drinking. The participants dress up as clowns and entertains the onlookers with their antiques.
The formal start of the celebrations begin with a bonfire and then follows the parades and enjoyments. The highlights of these proceedings are the Dance of Death Totentaz and the Masquerade Nummenschanz performances. Along with that, the street musicians make some melodious sounds with the drums, flutes and other instruments. The performers keep engaging the spectators with witty comments and some real funny remarks. You should give Basel Fasnacht a try and let enjoyment take over.
enquire now
Sent
Basel Travel Guide
Basel Tour Packages
Switzerland, Paris, Obwalden, Basel, Jungfrau, Bern, Montreux, Zermatt, Lucerne
Ecstatic 11 Days 10 Nights Basel Vacation Package
From₹154,000/-
Days
Sent
Enquiry Now
Trip Ideas of Switzerland
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
Sent
Enquiry Now
75,000+
TRAVEL AGENTS1,00,00,000+
HAPPY TRAVELERS10,000+
PLACES SERVED
Travel Packages:
» Kashmir Packages
» Manali Packages
» Shimla Packages
» Goa Packages
» Kullu Packages
» Jammu Packages
» Gulmarg Packages
» Sikkim Packages
» Darjeeling Packages
» Ooty Packages
» Rishikesh Packages
» Haridwar Packages
» Rameswaram Packages
» Leh Packages
» Auli Packages
» Gangotri Packages
» Chopta Packages
» Kerala Packages
» Ladakh Packages
» Guwahati Packages
Latest destinations:
» Ladakh
» Mussoorie
» Kerala
» Meghalaya
» Jammu
» Kolkata
» Shimla
» Kullu
» Munnar
» Tamil Nadu
» Leh
» Assam
» Dawki
» Gujarat
» Kodaikanal
» Cherrapunjee
» Dehradun
» Arunachal Pradesh
» Goa
» Rishikesh
» Lonavala
» Kashmir
» Gulmarg
» Chardham
» Tirupati
» Guwahati
» Saputara
» Sikkim
» Shillong
» Manali
Latest activities:
» Slum Tour of Bombay
» Private cooking class in an Indian home
» Kabbaladurga Night Trek in Kanakapura, Bangalore
» The Heritage Mile Walk in Mumbai
» Have Fun with Water
» Travel to the space at Nehru Planetarium, Delhi
» Kayaking at Rishikesh
» A visit to Rajasthani Village
» Sipping Cups Of Tea In Assam
» Light & Sound Show at Old Fort, Delhi
» Explore the beautiful Interiors
» Qawwali music at Nizamuddin Dargah
» Mumbai Midnight Cycling Trip
» Nashik Wine Trip
» Set out on Animal Safari
» Night Trek with Water Sports in Kunti Betta, Bangalore
» Visiting The Museum of Utensils
» Roll to the beats of Delhi Drum Circle (DDC)
» Morning heritage walk at Lodi Gardens
» Design Your Hands With Mehandi
» Get Married In Indian Style
» Shake a leg at Raahgiri Day
» Taste the Variety of Spicy Indian Cuisines
» Prayer at Ganges Haridwar
» Rafting in Rishikesh
» Get ready for Sahastradhara visit in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
» Trek to Harishchandragad
» Shimla Toy Train Ride
» A Traditional Stay at Durag Niwas Guest House, Jodhpur
» Ride of Delhi Eye at Kalindi Kunj, Delhi