A Guide to Living in Basel
No Swimming in the Wiese and Lower Reaches of the Birs Effective Immediately
Until further notice, swimming for both people and dogs and fishing in the Wiese and lower Birs are prohibited to protect the fish
Basel’s Beautiful Historic Fountains — A “Cool” Choice!
Did you know that you can officially cool down in some of Basel's larger fountains?
Beat the Heat in Basel This Summer
Even without air conditioning, you can do several things to make the current heatwave more bearable
Put Your Trash Out Earlier on Hot Days
On hot days, make sure your trash bags are out at the curb in time for earlier garbage collection
Weekly Highlights
The 32nd Eidgenössisches Jodlerfest (Swiss Federal Yodel Festival)
Basel will be steeped in Swiss traditions like yodeling, alphorn playing, and flag throwing this weekend
Weekly Highlights
Public Viewing of FIFA Worldcup Matches
For all you football (soccer) fans, there are plenty of public viewing opportunities where you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 games with fellow enthusiasts!
Weekly Highlights
Summerstage Basel 2026
Get music festival atmosphere without having to travel in the Park im Grünen
Weekly Highlights
Zoo Night
Experience the zoo after dark and learn about animal communication at various stations
Weekly Highlights
Library Flea Market
At the Schmiedenhof library, you can find books, DVDs, CDs, and more for adults for your summer entertainment (and beyond)
Weekly Highlights
Water Olympics: Fun and Games for the Whole Family
Starting this week, numerous swimming pools around the region are hosting an afternoon of water fun for the whole family
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Did You Know?
- Update on Tram Stop Works at Marktplatz This SummerAs previously noted, there will be no trams running between Barfüsserplatz and Marktplatz from June 29 to September 6.
- No Swimming in the Wiese and Lower Reaches of the Birs Effective ImmediatelyEffective immediately, a ban has been implemented on accessing and swimming in both the Wiese and the Birs rivers for people and domestic animals.
- Escape the Heat in a MuseumTo help people escape the heat, a couple of museums in Basel are temporarily offering free admission to some or all visitors.
- Open-Air Movie NightsThis summer, there are great opportunities to watch movies under the stars in the Basel region.
- Put Your Trash Out Earlier on Hot Days!Basel's public works department is beginning trash collection at 6:00 on hot days.
- Public Viewing of FIFA Worldcup MatchesVarious public viewing areas in the Basel region will help you fuel your football (soccer) fever during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- New Pilot Project for Recycling in Public Waste BinsStarting this month, you can dispose of and recycle PET bottles and aluminum cans separately in public waste bins in the city center.
- Scammers Target TWINT UsersBecause TWINT is considered trustworthy, it has become an easy target of cyber criminals who use various tricks to obtain money from unsuspecting users.