Where should we stand with kids?

In the lower section of the route near the Ausbrennplatz, where the crowds are less dense. Keep children back from the route and stay on the pavement.

What should kids wear?

Old clothes that aren't made of flammable material, since sparks can burn holes, plus sturdy shoes.

Where does the route go?

It starts on Burgstrasse, runs through Rathausstrasse, Rebgasse and Gerbergasse, and ends at the lower Gestadeckplatz (Rosenmund junction).

Is public transport free if we stay overnight?

Yes, guests staying overnight in the canton of Basel-Landschaft ride public transport free with the Guest Pass+.

February Break Ideas in Basel 2027, 3 of 15

UpcomingFestival

Liestal Chienbäse Fire Parade

Name: Liestal Chienbäse Fire Parade
Start: 2027-02-14
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Liestal old town (Rathausstrasse)

When: Sun Feb 14, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

FestivalLiestal

Where

Liestal, Liestal old town (Rathausstrasse)

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Live piccolo and drums

What you need to know

Around 300 burning brooms, plus nearly 20 fire carts, so you feel the heat from the pavement
Under-6s watch off-route, and children under 12 must be with a parent
No strollers during the procession, and no kids on shoulders, where the heat is more intense

About

On Carnival Sunday, the evening before the Morgenstraich, several hundred carriers parade through Liestal's old town with homemade pinewood brooms ablaze. Fire carts follow, and piccolo players and drummers lead the way. The flames reach up to the gables of the old houses, and sparks fly through the darkened streets. It suits school-age kids who can handle a dense crowd, loud drums and strong heat.

Free

Sun, Feb 14, 2027

7:15 PM

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