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  • Trips in Switzerland

    Fasnacht in Basel

    The ”drey scheenschte Dääg”, or the three most beautiful days, are the 3 days where Basel celebrates the ‘carnival’ called Fasnacht. It is the largest carnival in Switzerland and dates back to at least 1376. Due to the earthquake in 1356 there is no older documented proof of the origin. The parade starts from early Monday morning, 4:00AM!!!! All light in the city centre is…