Fantoche Baden

Fantoche

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Arts & CultureBaden
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFantoche's location is worth stating
LanguageFrench, German, Italian, and RomanshCurrency: CHF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Fantoche Baden in Baden

Fantoche is Switzerland's leading international animation film festival, held each September in Baden, a small spa town in Aargau roughly fifteen minutes from Zurich by train, not Baden-Baden in Germany despite the similar name. Founded in 1995, it screens around 300 animated shorts and features across Baden's compact old town, pairing public screenings with industry programming for animation professionals.

Fantoche is Switzerland's leading international animation film festival, and its actual home is Baden, a small spa town in the canton of Aargau roughly fifteen minutes from Zurich by train, not the more famous Baden-Baden across the border in Germany that shares part of its name.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Fantoche's location is worth stating plainly: the festival takes place in Baden, Switzerland, a small Aargau spa town near Zurich, not Baden-Baden in Germany, despite a name overlap that causes regular confusion

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded in 1995, Fantoche has grown into Switzerland's leading animation festival, screening around 300 animated shorts and features each September across cinemas and public screens in Baden's compact, walkable old town along the Limmat river

03

The city starts moving

The program combines public screenings with industry-facing talks and networking for animation and visual effects professionals, giving Fantoche a dual identity as both a film festival and a working trade event, and its proximity to Zurich makes it an easy addition to a wider Swiss trip

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Pairing public screenings with industry talks for animation professionals is Fantoche's signature format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

giving the festival a dual identity as both a public film event and a working trade gathering

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Baden you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light layers and a packable rain jacket for early-September weather that can swing between warm afternoons and cool evenings, plus comfortable shoes for Baden's cobbled old-town streets.

Safety

Fantoche Baden is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Fantoche Baden does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

CHF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.47 N, 8.31 EOpen in Google Maps

Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Nearest airportZRH — Zürich
TransportStay close enough to the part of Baden you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Fantoche Baden does not become the hardest part.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Baden via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Baden, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearLight layers and a packable rain jacket for early-September weather that can swing between warm afternoons and cool evenings, plus comfortable shoes for Baden's cobbled old-town streets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Switzerland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fantoche Baden?

Fantoche Baden is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fantoche Baden take place?

The festival is listed in Baden, Switzerland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfantoche.ch
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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