No risk to get lost in the Old Town of Bern. If you walk too far, you’ll reach the river.

It’s only a couple of weeks left to Bern Fasnacht, a three day party to celebrate that the winter is over. I remember when we were in Bern about two years ago.  The streets were packed with people - friendly inhabitants and curious visitors like ourselves. In the old town, we heard live music from everywhere, and children dressed in funny, eye-catching and impressive costumes danced on the street. Most of the festivities were located at Zeughausgasse, Rathausgasse, Kramgasse, Münstergasse and Herrengasse.

If you want a break from the crowds for a while, sit down in one the cafés lining the streets and order the special Fasnachts bun.

The next yearly Bern Fasnacht is in February 2008. The carnival begins in the evening the Thursday after Ash Wednesday, on Friday it’s the Children’s Parade in the Züghusgass, and the biggest parade is on Saturday.

For more information, visit Bern Fasnacht.