Torchlight procession
Observers can watch families and clubs carrying torches and chanting en route to the bonfire
~18:30
Dux Bonfire (Witch Effigy Explosion)
Funken auf Dux
Schaan, Liechtenstein
Feb 13 - 14, 2027ExpectedSource
Each Spark Sunday, the town of Schaan builds a great bonfire on the Dux for the Funken. A children's torchlight procession leads to the Duxkapelle, where the pyre is lit and a witch effigy explodes atop it, in a celebration of the Alpine carnival fire custom of driving out winter.
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Funken lighting
The crowd gathers to watch the large bonfire ignite; the bonfire’s eruption of sparks marks winter’s end
~19:00
Where it happens
Funkenplatz Dux
Schaan, Liechtenstein
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Closed shoes
Keep the visit respectful
Prepared for crowds
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Dux Bonfire (Witch Effigy Explosion)
Funken auf Dux
Schaan, Liechtenstein
Each Spark Sunday, the town of Schaan builds a great bonfire on the Dux for the Funken. A children's torchlight procession leads to the Duxkapelle, where the pyre is lit and a witch effigy explodes atop it, in a celebration of the Alpine carnival fire custom of driving out winter.
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Feb 13 - 14, 2027Expected dates
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About Dux Bonfire (Witch Effigy Explosion)
Like other Liechtenstein communities, Schaan’s Funken on Dux reflects Alpine carnival traditions of banishing winter on the first Sunday of Lent. UNESCO notes similar rituals in the region with bonfires marking the end of carnival season.
Respect the ceremony by staying behind safety lines and not startling the ritual participants
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Like other Liechtenstein communities, Schaan’s Funken on Dux reflects Alpine carnival traditions of banishing winter on the first Sunday of Lent. UNESCO notes similar rituals in the region with bonfires marking the end of carnival season.
Key moments to know
~18:30Expected
Torchlight procession
Observers can watch families and clubs carrying torches and chanting en route to the bonfire
~19:00Expected
Funken lighting
The crowd gathers to watch the large bonfire ignite; the bonfire’s eruption of sparks marks winter’s end
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Closed shoes
Keep the visit respectful
Prepared for crowds
Photo with care
Keep distance from the bonfire, follow instructions, and enjoy community festivities respectfully
Essentials at a glance
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Feb 13 - 14, 2027
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City / Area
Schaan
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Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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