🎭 🎭 Magic in the Mountains: The Swiss Alps Carnival 🇨🇭Thun 🇨🇭Switzerland

🎭 Thun Carnival – Swiss Alps’ Hidden Gem The carnival in Thun, a picturesque town by Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland, is one of Switzerland’s most charming and lively celebrations. Every February, the old town transforms into a colorful stage of music, laughter, and tradition. Narrow streets fill with marching bands, dancers, and people in elaborate costumes, while the scent of local treats drifts through the air. 🇨🇭 Swiss Carnival Highlights – February 2026 🎭 Lucerne Fasnacht 🗓 12 – 17 February 2026 — One of Switzerland’s most colourful and lively carnivals with parades, Guggenmusik bands and street celebrations throughout the old town of Lucerne.  🎉 Solothurn Carnival 🗓 12 – 18 February 2026 — A cheerful regional Fasnacht in Solothurn featuring bright costumes, parades, torchbearers and musical performances.  🎊 Bern Carnival 🗓 19 – 21 February 2026 — The capital’s big carnival celebration with traditional events, music and costumes.  🌟 Biel Carnival 🗓 19 – 22 February 2026 — Festive carnival in Biel with parades, children’s events and lively street parties.  🎈 Langenthal Carnival 🗓 20 – 24 February 2026 — A colourful carnival with big confetti fights and fun events for all ages.  🎭 Schaffhausen Region Carnivals • Schaffhausen Carnival: 13 – 15 February 2026 • Ramsen Carnival: 18 – 21 February 2026 (Plus other smaller celebrations in Thayngen, Neuhausen and more).  🎆 Basel Fasnacht (Basel Carnival) 🗓 23 – 25 February 2026 — Switzerland’s most famous and UNESCO-recognized carnival with early-morning parades (Morgestraich), lantern exhibitions, Guggenmusik and lively street processions.