Carnaval de Bâle 2025 à Suisse

Bâle abrite le Carnaval le plus célèbre de Suisse, qui attire à la fois des visiteurs suisses et internationaux. Le plus grand Carnaval de Suisse est si unique et d'une qualité exceptionnelle qu'il figure sur la Liste du patrimoine culturel immatériel de l'UNESCO. Il y aura de nombreuses activités auxquelles participer, alors n'oubliez pas d'amener votre famille.

À quoi s'attendre

Tout d'abord, vous pouvez regarder ou participer à la célèbre Parade avec des dizaines de milliers de participants costumés défilant à travers le centre-ville. Ce spectacle commence à 13h30 le lundi et le mercredi. La fête elle-même dure généralement trois jours et regorge de couleurs vives, de costumes hilarants, de musique et de danse. De plus, assurez-vous de goûter à toutes les délicieuses spécialités hivernales suisses.

Envelopper

La meilleure façon de passer Fasnacht est simplement de se laisser porter par le courant et de faire ce que les habitants font - déambuler dans les ruelles étroites au son des tambours et des cornemuses jouant des airs de carnaval populaires. N'oubliez simplement pas de réserver votre logement à l'avance et vous serez prêt à partir !

Participants at Basel Fasnacht are fully masked and must remain incognito throughout the parade, as revealing one's identity by removing the mask is considered a breach of tradition and etiquette, except during designated breaks. Members of the various Cliques don costumes that align with a specific theme, adding to the vibrant spectacle.

The best way to experience Fasnacht is to immerse yourself in the festivities and follow the lead of the locals—wandering through the narrow streets as the rhythmic sounds of drums and pipes fill the air with lively carnival tunes. Adding to the enchantment, Basel hosts one of the world's most spectacular lantern festivals, which illuminates the city from Monday evening through Wednesday morning, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

The Basel Fasnacht lasts for three days and begins on the Monday after Ash Wednesday. For many 'Baslers' and for those who participate in costume during Fasnacht, the three days are some of the nicest of the year and a definite high point. In 2025, the Carnival dates are from March 10 to March 12.

The Carnival in Basel, known as Switzerland's largest "carnival" and the world's most prominent Protestant one, carries a history shrouded in mystery. Much of its early documentation was lost in the catastrophic earthquake of 1356, leaving its origins obscured. The earliest surviving record of the Basel Carnival dates back to 1376.

As with many carnival traditions, the roots of Basel Fasnacht can be traced to ancient Celtic and Germanic practices, including ancestor worship, fertility rituals, and ceremonies to drive away winter. Over time, it absorbed influences from medieval jousts, military musters organized by the city's guilds, and pre-Lenten religious festivals. During the Reformation, when authorities imposed stricter regulations on feasting and merrymaking, the Basel Fasnacht evolved into a form of subtle resistance, using humor and creativity to challenge societal restrictions while preserving its deep cultural and historical significance.