BASEL - Churches marked Ash Wednesday. Cliques marked the lanterns. Morgenstreich falls on Monday 23 February, the Monday after Ash Wednesday, which is how Basel keeps time. Cellars in Kleinbasel still smelled of paint and wood glue at noon.
The Fasnachts-Comite reminded visitors that the opening is at 4 a.m., that the lights will go out, and that Fasnacht is not a parade designed for photographers. Hotel desks repeated the same three sentences.
A UNESCO habit
The carnival is on the intangible heritage list, which changes nothing about the drums. For last year's edition see our 2025 Morgenstreich report.