Basler Fasnacht
Schnitzelbängg, Morgestraichbäiz and carnival atmosphere on the Rhine.
Saturday, February 13 to Wednesday, February 17, 2027
CARNIVAL ON THE RHINE - YES, I WOULD LOVE TO!
Whether with your clique friends, Guggen colleagues, or your sweetheart: At the carnival, the Rhystärn warmly welcomes you at the Basel Schifflände / Basel landing stage. Look forward to Schnitzelbängg with a fine menu, our Morgestraichbeiz, and sociable hours at the Panorama Sightseeing Cruise deck bar, right in the carnival hustle and bustle around the Mittlere Brücke.
Already on Saturday and Sunday, we will get in the mood with Schnitzelbängg for the three most beautiful days. You can find all offers and opening hours further down.
The pre-sale for Schnitzelbängg cruises starts on November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Sign up for our newsletter and receive a reminder for the start of the pre-sale.
Already on Saturday and Sunday, we will get in the mood with Schnitzelbängg for the three most beautiful days. You can find all offers and opening hours further down.
The pre-sale for Schnitzelbängg cruises starts on November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Sign up for our newsletter and receive a reminder for the start of the pre-sale.
Zrugglähne, astosse & lache
PROGRAM 2027
Saturday
NEW: Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Sunday
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: 12:00 - 15:00 - Entry from 11:30 - Ticket required
Monday
Morgestraichbeiz: 04:00 - 08:00
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 4-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Tuesday
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: from 18:15 – 22:00 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Wednesday
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine 4-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
NEW: Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Sunday
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: 12:00 - 15:00 - Entry from 11:30 - Ticket required
Monday
Morgestraichbeiz: 04:00 - 08:00
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 4-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Tuesday
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine with 3-course menu: from 18:15 – 22:00 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
Wednesday
Panorama deck bar: 17:00 - 00:00
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine 4-course menu: from 18:15 - Entry from 17:50 - Ticket required
New also on Saturday evening!
Schnitzelbängg on the Rhine
On the Rhystärn, there is laughter, rhymes, and enjoyment! From Saturday to Wednesday, various Schnitzelbängg await you live and up close. In the festively decorated boatrestaurant, in the heart of Basel and right at the boatlanding stage, you are right in the middle of it.
Between performances, we serve you a fine 3- or 4-course menu depending on the date, including mineral water and coffee. Whether on Sunday afternoon or on one of the evenings: Enjoy sociable hours full of sharp punchlines and festive humor with friends, clique mates, or your sweetheart.
Ticket pre-sale: from November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Between performances, we serve you a fine 3- or 4-course menu depending on the date, including mineral water and coffee. Whether on Sunday afternoon or on one of the evenings: Enjoy sociable hours full of sharp punchlines and festive humor with friends, clique mates, or your sweetheart.
Ticket pre-sale: from November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Door opening 5:50 PM
Apéro platter at 6:30 PM
Schnitzelbängg from around 6:45 PM
End around 11:00 PMCHF 129.- for Schnitzelbängg (entrance), 3-course menu including water and coffee.
The Rhystärn is at the boat landing stage all evening.
Monday, February 15 from 04:00 AM
MORGESTRAICHBEIZ ON THE RHINE
At Morgestraich, the Rhystärn will once again be the meeting point for active Fasnächtlerinnen, Fasnächtler, and all passive participants. Finally again "Morgestraich, forward, march!" Sitting together in the midst of the Fasnacht festivities, catching our breath and enjoying food and drinks à la carte! From 04:00 - 08:00 AM, we open the Rhystärn for warming up and refueling. Enjoy a delicious Gipfeli or perhaps a warming Mehlsuppe.
There are also still free spots for Cliquen, Wagencliquen, and Guggemusiken - groups please reserve by email!
There are also still free spots for Cliquen, Wagencliquen, and Guggemusiken - groups please reserve by email!
Monday, February 15 to Wednesday, February 17 from 5:00 PM
PANORAMADECKBAR ON THE RHINE STAR
Treat yourself to a Carnival break with a view in the middle of the Carnival festivities! Our spacious, festively decorated Panorama Deck Bar is open for you on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Enjoy a warming drink and the view of the Carnival celebrations. Admission is free.
Cozy blankets invite you to linger comfortably. Whether with a Gugge, Clique, or Schissdrääggzygli: You are warmly welcome here. There is plenty of space to set down the drums and give the Zoggeli a break.
Cozy blankets invite you to linger comfortably. Whether with a Gugge, Clique, or Schissdrääggzygli: You are warmly welcome here. There is plenty of space to set down the drums and give the Zoggeli a break.
QUESTIONS?
Our team is available for questions regarding your booking.