Torchlight procession
Visitors can watch or join as locals carry flaming torches through town, leading up to the bonfire lighting
~18:30
Spark Sunday (Bonfire Towers & Witch Effigy)
Funkensonntag
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Feb 12 - 14, 2027ExpectedSource
Each early spring, the town of Vaduz raises a great bonfire tower for Funkensonntag, Spark Sunday. A witch effigy burns atop the blaze to drive away winter and welcome spring, in a celebration that belongs to the wider Swabian-Alemannic fire customs of the Alpine Rhine.
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Bonfire lighting
Spectators gather around for the spectacle of the towering bonfire eruption and effigy explosion (often with fireworks)
~19:00
Where it happens
Funkenplatz Haberfeld
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Closed-toe shoes
Prepare before you go
Optional: bring a torch or lantern if invited
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Spark Sunday (Bonfire Towers & Witch Effigy)
Funkensonntag
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Each early spring, the town of Vaduz raises a great bonfire tower for Funkensonntag, Spark Sunday. A witch effigy burns atop the blaze to drive away winter and welcome spring, in a celebration that belongs to the wider Swabian-Alemannic fire customs of the Alpine Rhine.
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Feb 12 - 14, 2027Expected dates
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About Spark Sunday (Bonfire Towers & Witch Effigy)
This bonfire tradition is part of the broader Swabian-Alemannic carnival customs. It occurs on the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, similar to the 'Funkensonntag' in Vorarlberg (Austria) which is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.
Maintain a respectful distance and heed safety instructions; recognize that the burning is a solemn folk ritual
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
unrestricted
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
This bonfire tradition is part of the broader Swabian-Alemannic carnival customs. It occurs on the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, similar to the 'Funkensonntag' in Vorarlberg (Austria) which is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.
Key moments to know
~18:30Expected
Torchlight procession
Visitors can watch or join as locals carry flaming torches through town, leading up to the bonfire lighting
~19:00Expected
Bonfire lighting
Spectators gather around for the spectacle of the towering bonfire eruption and effigy explosion (often with fireworks)
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Closed-toe shoes
Prepare before you go
Optional: bring a torch or lantern if invited
Respect local boundaries
Stand at marked safe zones around the fire, avoid throwing objects, respect the ceremony and helpers
Essentials at a glance
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Feb 12 - 14, 2027
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City / Area
Vaduz
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Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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