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Märchenwald: Christmas Village for Kids on Münsterplatz
- When
- Sat Nov 28 - Sat Dec 19
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Upcoming: Märchenwald: Christmas Village for Kids on Münsterplatz
Märchenwald: Christmas Village for Kids on Münsterplatz
FestivalAltstadt Grossbasel
Where
Altstadt Grossbasel, Münsterplatz
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
1-2 hours
What you need to know
- No German needed: candle dipping, gingerbread and the train all work without words
- Fire room for warming up, with hot chocolate for kids and Glühwein for adults from the woodcutters' bar
- Christmas presents to make, at one of the houses in the village
About
The Märchenwald (also called the Märliwald) turns Münsterplatz into a Christmas village of several houses. Kids move between them to dip candles, decorate gingerbread, make Christmas presents and ride the kids' train. It suits preschool and primary-age kids who like making things with their hands. Most of it happens out on the square, so dress everyone for a cold December afternoon.
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Dates & times
Sat 28 Nov – Sat 19 Dec
Wed1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sat, Sun11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Open on 10 days only: Nov 28-29, Dec 2, 5-6, 9, 12-13, 16 and 19.
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Where it is
Münsterplatz
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