The “Theaterplatz-Quartier” is a district in the center of Basel characterized by several cultural institutions, all within walking distance from each other. They have come together in an association that aims to help shape public spaces and enliven them together. The district includes four spaces (ie, Elisabethenplatz, Neptunplatz, Pyramidenplatz, and Theaterplatz); nine institutions (Historisches Museum Basel—Barfüsserkirche; Historisches Museum Basel—Haus zum Kirschgarten; kult.kino; Literaturhaus Basel; Offene Kirche Elisabethen; S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum; Stadtcasino Basel; Stadtkino Basel; Theater Basel; and Fasnachts-Brunnen of the Museum Tinguely); as well as five gastronomic partners (atelier.bar, Café-Bar Elisabethen, Kafka am Strand, Restaurant Kunsthalle, and Theatercafé). With new places to meet, exchange and linger, the quality of life in the district should be sustainably increased.

These efforts also include the return of the “Mobiler Wald”  (mobile forest) to the Theaterplatz district! This mobile forest is an initiative of the Theaterplatz-Quartier association and provides greenery on the Theaterplatz and Pyramidenplatz. Around 250 native plants create cozy places to relax in the open air. The green oasis provides shade, invites you to linger and creates spaces for culture. Treat yourself to a relaxing break in the middle of nature. With the mobile forest, the public spaces in the Theaterplatz district become pleasant lounges in the everyday life of the Basel population. To celebrate the opening of this year’s mobile forest, they will be having a “Waldfest” (festival) on May 24 from 15:00-23:00. The mobile forest will remain on site until fall.

For more information on this and other initiatives of the Verein Theaterplatz-Quartier, such as the monthly Theaterplatz days, see their website.

https://theaterplatz-quartier.ch/

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