A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
Basler Jugendbücherschiff (Youth Book Fair on a Ship)
For 3 weeks, a floating library with thousands of books for children and adolescents is docked at Schifflände and can be visited for free
Weekly Highlights
After Hours — Chillen im Museum
Visit the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibit at your leisure in the evening
Weekly Highlights
Tour of Fasnacht Exhibit
The Basler Fasnacht is coming soon--this tour will introduce you to its history and traditions
Weekly Highlights
Basler Münzenmesse 2026 (Coin Fair)
If you are interested in coins and related products, this fair is for you.
Weekly Highlights
Exhibition — Cezanne
Fondation Beyeler's latest exhibition shows some 80 works by this pioneer of Modern Art
Winter Holidays on the Farm
Fun holidays on a farm are not limited to the warmer months, especially if you would like to avoid crowded ski resorts
Papiliorama — A Visit With Butterflies… and More
When it's cold outside, a visit to this tropical nature exhibit may be just what you need
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Did You Know?
- The 2026 Fasnacht Badge Has Been RevealedOn December 28, 2025, Basel’s Fasnacht Committee, revealed the design of the “Plakette” (badge) and the motto ("Blyyb verspiilt," "stay playful") of the 2026 Fasnacht.
- Get Your Auto-Vignette Highway Sticker or E-Vignette but Beware of Fraud!If you use the motorways in Switzerland, you should purchase a “Autobahn Vignette” (toll sticker), either a traditional sticker or a digital sticker, now.
- Beware of Fraudulent Calls in the Basel RegionThe Basel-Stadt cantonal police are currently reporting a surge in fraudulent phone calls and are providing tips on how to protect yourself.
- Price Increases for Basel’s Trash DisposalTo offset the existing deficit in the waste management fund, waste disposal fees in the city of Basel have increased as of January 1.
- Tram Line 3 Will Be Diverted Starting January 12Tram line 3 will be rerouted until the end of September.
- Sports Classes for Everyone Start in JanuaryAs a part of Basel’s initiative to keep people healthy, the organization Gsünder Basel has compiled a huge list of sports classes for adults.
- Costco Wholesale Giant Has Opened in Mulhouse (F)Recently, the American discount retailer Costco opened its latest store in Mulhouse, France, about 30 minutes from Basel.
- Changes in Snow Removal Responsibility in Basel-StadtWith the first snow of the season having fallen, it is important to know who is responsible for clearing snow from roads, sidewalks, etc.