A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
Santas on Motorbikes (Harley Niggi Näggi)
The procession of around 50 Santas (and Mrs. Clauses and angels) on elaborately decorated Harley Davidson motorbikes is a sight to behold
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Sports Market
Come to St. Jakobshalle if you or your kids are interested in trying out a new sport
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Literary and Musical Advent Calendar at Theater Basel
Each late afternoon until December 23, members of Theater Basel will present stories, poems, or songs to help you celebrate Advent season
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Basler Mineralientage (Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils Fair)
If you are interested in minerals, fossils, and associated topics, come to Messe Basel
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The Nutcracker — Ballet With Orchestra
Watch this classical holiday ballet at St. Jakobshalle
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Concert on Two Grand Pianos
On four evenings and one matinée, you can listen to different programs of swing, boogie-woogie and more performed on two pianos and other instruments
Basel’s Christmas Traditions: The Flying Gerbergasse Angels
Learn about the history of the five large angels that frolic high above Gerbergasse
Fresh Window — The Art of Display & Display of Art
This new exhibition at Museum Tinguely explores the links between art and show window displays
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Did You Know?
- No More Free Bulky-Waste Vignettes in 2025The distribution of free bulky waste stickers to households in Basel will be discontinued at the end of 2024.
- Penguin Walks at the ZooWith the colder weather here, the penguins at the Basel Zoo are resuming their daily walks through the zoo (weather permitting)! The zoo’s gentoo penguins […]
- Three New Permanent Exhibits at Basel’s AntikenmuseumThe Antikenmuseum Basel has three new permanent exhibitions featuring the museum's collection of Greek and Etruscan ceramics and make their fascination come to life.
- Looking for Adventure With Your Family?If you and your family want to try something new and test your adventure skills, Switzerland has plenty to offer in that respect.
- National Flu Vaccination DayThe upcoming flu season is right around the corner, and health authorities deem it more important than ever to protect yourself against it.
- Beware of Fraudulent QR Code on Parking MetersBasel’s cantonal police is warning residents and visitors about a new scam involving parking meters through which criminals gain access to people’s credit card information.
- New Contact Point for Reporting Lost or Stolen ID CardsYou can now report lost or stolen documents at a police counter at the Basel-Stadt Einwohneramt.
- Aktiv! im Winter—Free Exercise in Schützenmattpark This WinterThis fall, winter, and spring,, join a free exercise class Schützenmattpark on Tuesday evenings.