La 552e Foire d'automne de Bâle a ouvert ses portes.
Published: Saturday, Oct 28th 2023, 11:50
Updated At: Sunday, Oct 29th 2023, 01:53
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La 552e édition de la Foire d'automne de Bâle a été inaugurée samedi. Cette année, la plus grande et la plus ancienne fête foraine de Suisse propose 464 stands et boutiques de jeux sur ses sept sites.
This year, Florian von Bidder rang in the occasion on time at 12:00 pm from the Martinskirchturm bell tower for the first time, following the tradition. He is the successor of Franz Baur, who had been ringing the "Messeglöcklein" for 33 years.
This year, the fair is starting with 28 offerings, 22 of which are new attractions. These include the roller coaster "Fire and Ice" and the upside-down ride "Hip Hop". The "Skilift", a classic from 1964, is taking part in the fair for the last time.
This year, as always, a giant Ferris wheel stands on Münsterplatz. Another tradition, the Hallenmesse, will only last until November 5th this year instead of two weeks. The reason for this is the setup of the Igeho trade fair in Hall 1.
The traditional open-air fair will last for its usual two weeks. Until November 12th, the fair will take place at the Messe, Münster, Barfüsserplatz, Rosentalanlage, and Kasernenareal. As per tradition, the autumn fair at Petersplatz with the "Hääfelimäärt" will remain open for two more days.
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