*ANNUAL EVENTS IN & AROUND BASEL* (iN PROGRESS)
January
Vogel Gryff Basel
A spectacle with historic significance held in Kleinbasel (district in the city of Basel). The heraldic figure Vogel Gryff parades on the right bank of the Rhine River. Start at 10:30 am when the Vogel Gryff floats dancing to rhythms of the drums and gun salutes on a raft down the River Rhine. Approximately noon: Dance of the figures before "Käppeljoch" and on the Middle Rhine Bridge. The dates alternate between January 13, 20, and 27. |
Basler Jugendbücherschiff BASEL
The youth book exhibition has been held in Basel since 1935 and even nnow it continues. Typically in January the book ship floats on the Rhine river at Schifflande. This is a perfect place to get out of the cold and curl up along the window overlooking the boats passing by and enjoy a nice read while rocking in the waves. The boat is filled with a wonderful selection of books for children young and old to enjoy. |
International Hot Air Balloon festival CHÂTEAU-D'OEX
More than 80 multicolored balloons will fill the air above Château-d'Oex, the valley of Albeuve and the Castle of Gruyères. Daily competitions and air shows. Passenger flights are possible. |
FEBRUARY
White Turf St. Moritz.
Guests from all over the world are delighted by the fine thoroughbreds from all over Europe and international jockeys who take part in the races at White Turf St. Moritz |
Faschnacht BASEL
Tuesday is a day for children, with no main procession but rather groups of adults and children in costume wandering at random around the streets, some of them playing instruments. |
MARCH
Iglu Festival - Engstligenalp
A unique yearly festival where people come together to build, decorate, and then sleep in their own igloo. A wonderfully organized event that includes everything from food & drinks to all the tools and instruction needed to build an igloo. We have been for the last 2 years and brought along our son from the age of 5. You definitely need an adventurous spirit and the stamina to work building all day but it's all worth it for the experience of a lifetime! |
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
Mid Summers Day Festival Gruyere
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JULY
Swiss national day fireworks
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AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Herbstmesse
NOVEMBER
Herbstmesse
DECEMBER
Christmas Market Basel
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*EVENTS CALENDAR*
Playful events throughout the year