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Mar 10, 2022
Jan de Boer

Editor at IamExpat Media

Jan studied History at the University of York and Broadcast Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Though born in York, Jan has lived most of his life in Zurich and has worked as a journalist, writer and editor since 2016. While he has plunged head-first back into life in Switzerland since returning to the country in 2020, he still enjoys a taste of home at pub quizzes and karaoke nights.Read more

After three years of waiting, Basel Fasnacht has returned to the streets of Switzerland’s third-largest city. The celebrations in Basel are known as one of the best places to experience Fasnacht in Switzerland, and this year was no exception.

Basel Fasnacht retook the streets

At the crack of dawn on March 7, streetlights were switched off in the city centre, only for the gloom to be broken by hundreds of colourful lanterns. The sound of drums filled the city at 4am, as Morgestraich - the start of the carnival - got underway.

Video: YouTube / Fasnacht

Thousands lined the streets on a frigid Monday morning to see the coming flotilla of lanterns, decorated in political slogans, figures and pop-culture references. Dark humour is still a large part of the carnival, as shown by the sometimes eccentric images painted on the floats.

Basler Fasnacht mir der Fasnachtsgesellschaft Die Aagfrässene Basel. pic.twitter.com/ZObDU5gTsX

— HypoConsult+ (@HypoConsultPlus) March 9, 2022

Drinking, dancing and frivolity dominated Basel Fasnacht

The next three days in Basel were filled with parades, costumes and Guggenmusik - the traditional off note music that forms an integral part of celebrations. Finally, at 4am on March 10, the festival came to its end after 72 hours of drinking, partying and frivolity.

💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂
🇨🇭…mit der #Schotten_Clique aus #Basel wünsch ich euch eine gute Nacht, schlaft gut und kommt erholt zum dritten und letzten Tag an der #Basler_Fasnacht!
💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂 pic.twitter.com/LcgtIjkydz

— 🇨🇭Rolf-W. - Ich will jetzt nur Basler-Fasnacht…! (@rovrewa2) March 8, 2022

As is tradition, some of the most striking parts of the festival were the elaborate costumes that the performers wear. These can range from medieval-inspired characters to pirates and figures from international folklore.

Fasnacht is back again! #baselfasnacht #Fasnacht2022 #Fasnacht #Basel pic.twitter.com/4t6VupVmX3

— Priyasma Bhoumik (@PriyasmaBhoumik) March 8, 2022

With most COVID rules gone, Basel residents will be able to look forward to next year's celebrations with great anticipation. For more information on Basel Fasnacht, check out the official website.

Ob im 🏟️ oder jetzt zmitzt in dr Stadt: Mir wünsche allne e wunderschöni Fasnacht 🥁 🎺 🎭#FCBasel1893 #MirSinBasel #Fasnacht #Fasnacht2022 #BaslerFasnacht #rotblaulive pic.twitter.com/BODfO9vJ7h

— FC Basel 1893 (@FCBasel1893) March 7, 2022

By Jan de Boer