A Guide to Living in Basel
Weekly Highlights
“Keschtene- und Eichledaag” (Conker/Acorn Collection Day)
Don't know what to do with the chestnuts and acorns your kids love to collect? Take them to Lange Erlen on this day (or any other day...)
Weekly Highlights
Science Slam 2025
If you are interested in science, come to this evening full of entertaining and informative scientific presentations
Weekly Highlights
Feldschlösschen Oktoberfest
On three weekends, you can enjoy Oktoberfest atmosphere at the Feldschlösschen brewery in Rheinfelden
Weekly Highlights
Schweizer Schlössertag (Swiss Castles Day)
28 castles throughout Switzerland open their doors with special programs and offers
When the Cows are Coming Home — Traditional Alpine Descents
Over the next few weekends, many mountain communities celebrate the end of the summer season and the return of the cows from the Alpine pastures
Traffic Garden — A Great Place for Kids to Learn Road Safety
Basel's Verkehrsgarten, where kids can practice cycling in a safe environment, has been reopened after some renovations and is open again to the public
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Did You Know?
- Train Tickets for Two for Much Less this FallThis fall, the SBB's Day Pass for 2 allows you unlimited travel for two people on a given day at a reduced price.
- Sinfonieorchester Basel’s Community Music Holiday Project for Children and YouthsDuring the fall school holiday, Sinfonieorchester Basel organizes a community music holiday project for kids ages 5-13.
- The “31DAYS Basel” Mobility ChallengeAre you ready to give up driving your car for 31 days in exchange for free public transportation? Then join the “31DAYS Basel” mobility challenge!
- Mushroom PickingAt this time of the year, wonderful mushrooms grow all around the area that you can pick and eat. Mushroom picking can be a fun […]
- Significant Tram Disruptions Between Claraplatz and MesseplatzFor one week, there will be no trams between Claraplatz and Messeplatz, causing several lines to be rerouted.
- The Tiger Mosquito Spreads in the Basel RegionThe Asian tiger mosquito is spreading in parts of Basel—learn what you can do to help contain its spread.
- Baloise Session Is Coming! Get Your Tickets Now!At this festival, you can listen to local and international stars in an intimate settings. Tickets go on sale August 27 and will go fast.
- Accidental Double Energy Savings Bonus in Basel-StadtIn 2025, several thousand Basel households received the energy savings bonus twice.