A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
Tis Jazz Fest 2026
For 2 nights, artists and bands from the Basel jazz scene come to the stage of the Atlantis
Weekly Highlights
Library Flea Market
Get books and other media for a low price at the Schmiedenhof library
Weekly Highlights
Exhibition — Cezanne
Fondation Beyeler's latest exhibition shows some 80 works by this pioneer of Modern Art
What to Do When Your Child or Adolescent Is Sick or Injured
Learn about two services to help you decide where to get care for your sick child
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?
- Donate Your Unwanted Bicycles to VelafricaThe nonprofit organization Velafrica that collects old bicycles, repairs them, and ships them to Africa now has a campaign to collect bikes at your doorstep.
- Sell Your Items Hassle-Free While Supporting a Good CauseIf you have items to sell that still have value, the social initiative Project Restwert can help you sell them and simultaneously support social projects.
- 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.