Herbstmesse - Basel, Switzerland
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N 47° 33.546 E 007° 35.012
32T E 393441 N 5268269
The Annual Autumn Fair of Basel, an unbroken tradition since 1471.
Waymark Code: WM7HXK
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/29/2009
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In 1471 the city of Basel got the permission for a autumn fair. It starts in the last Saturday of October and lasts 16 days.
The fair has about 1 million visitors each year
The fairground is spread over six different locations with their own focus:
Petersplatz (lots of stands, also carousels for younger children)
Messeplatz (trade fair hall, food stands, and attractions)
Barfüsserplatz, Kasernenareal, and Rosentalanlage (attractions)
Münsterplatz (attractions and food stands, the big ferris wheel)
The coordinates and the photos are from Petersplatz on the first day of the 539th Fair in 2009.
How many days does the festival last?: 16
Admission Price: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
National, County, or City Festival?: City of Basel
Coordinates Location:: Petersplatz
Website:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
You must visit the festival at the time of the event. You must post a picture of the festival as it is going on, or a picture of a sign or banner promoting the festival.