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Basel's amazing Fasnacht: How to survive Switzerland’s biggest carnival

Basel's amazing Fasnacht: How to survive Switzerland’s biggest carnival

Switzerland's most famous Fasnacht (carnival) is in full swing. Here's how to make the most of it.

Swiss police to investigate KKK carnival costumes

Swiss police to investigate KKK carnival costumes

The best places to enjoy Carnival in Switzerland in 2019

The best places to enjoy Carnival in Switzerland in 2019

Five events to look forward to in Switzerland this winter

Five events to look forward to in Switzerland this winter

In pics: the best images of the Basel Carnival

In pics: the best images of the Basel Carnival

Switzerland’s biggest carnival kicks off in Basel

Switzerland’s biggest carnival kicks off in Basel

Where to enjoy carnival in Switzerland this year

Where to enjoy carnival in Switzerland this year

2017

Basel Fasnacht recognized by Unesco as ‘intangible heritage’

Basel Fasnacht recognized by Unesco as ‘intangible heritage’

IN PICS: Basel carnival parade targets Trump

IN PICS: Basel carnival parade targets Trump

Swiss carnival group creates burkini-themed float in ‘message of hope’

Swiss carnival group creates burkini-themed float in ‘message of hope’

Party like the Swiss at these eight spectacular carnivals

Party like the Swiss at these eight spectacular carnivals

2015

Swiss carnivals play out to large crowds

Swiss carnivals play out to large crowds

2014

Revellers take to streets for annual carnivals

Revellers take to streets for annual carnivals

2013

Early procession kicks off largest Swiss carnival

Early procession kicks off largest Swiss carnival

2012

Biggest Swiss carnival off to rousing start

Biggest Swiss carnival off to rousing start