Upcoming
UpcomingFestival
Vogel Gryff in Kleinbasel: Griffin, Lion and Wild Man Dances
- When
- Wed Jan 20, 2027
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free
Upcoming: Vogel Gryff in Kleinbasel: Griffin, Lion and Wild Man Dances
Vogel Gryff in Kleinbasel: Griffin, Lion and Wild Man Dances
FestivalAltstadt Kleinbasel
Where
Altstadt Kleinbasel, Kleinbasel, Rheingasse and Mittlere Brücke
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
What you need to know
- Dances at set spots, so you can wait in one place instead of chasing the parade
- No tickets needed, so you can just turn up along the route
- A cold-weather outing, best for kids happy to stand outside in January for a while
About
Vogel Gryff is Kleinbasel's own festival day, run by the three honorary societies on this side of the Rhine. Each one sends out a costumed figure: the griffin (Vogel Gryff), the lion (Leu) and the wild man (Wild Maa), who dance in the streets at set spots around the neighborhood. It suits kids who like big costumes and old local traditions, and who don't mind a winter day outdoors.
Where it is
Kleinbasel, Rheingasse and Mittlere Brücke
Hotel Merian, Rheingasse 2, 4058 Basel
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