Life in Basel
- What to Do When Your Child or Adolescent Is Sick or InjuredTwo services can help parents of sick or injured children make the right healthcare choice for their child's specific situation.
- Swiss Schooling Culture: An Expat GuideIf you have kids in the Swiss public school system, you will soon realize that school culture differs from what you may be used to.
- Duty-Free Allowances and Limits in SwitzerlandWhen you shop across the border in France or Germany, you can import goods up to a value of CHF 150 (before taxes) duty-free.
- Enjoy Cheese Fondue Without the Smell!If you want to avoid the smell of cheese in your house after making your own cheese fondue, here are some alternatives.
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- The Christmas Season in Basel
- The Basel Job Search Trap (and How to Avoid It)
- Securing Your Home During Darker Winter Months
- Traffic Garden — A Great Place for Kids to Learn Road Safety
- Sinfonieorchester Basel’s 150-Year Anniversary Season
- Swiss National Day Celebrations in the Basel Region
- Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!
- Trash Hero Basel
- Childcare in Basel for Expat Families
- Getting Ahead in Basel’s Job Market
- Basel Awarded Gold Label by Grünstadt Schweiz
- Apricot Season Is Here!
- Leash Your Dog in the Woods From April 1
- A Seasonal Specialty—Bärlauch (Wild Garlic)
- Seagulls — Basel’s Winter Guests
- Camps for Kids in the School Breaks
- The Basler Herbstmesse — Basel’s Beautiful Fall Fair
- Protect Your Bike Against Bicycle Theft
- Get to Know ThanksGiver Schweiz
- The University of Basel’s Botanical Garden
- Gardening in Basel
- The Basel Fasnacht from A to Z
- Large Construction Projects in Basel in 2023
- Energy Costs Are Rising — What Can You Do?
- Happy Birthday, Fondation Beyeler!
- Basel’s Ambulance Services Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary
- Apples, Anyone?
- Beat the Heat in Basel This Summer
- The Basel Tattoo
- Basel’s Beautiful Historic Fountains — A “Cool” Choice!
- Do You Know Which Number to Call in Case of an Emergency?
- Basel’s Regular Markets
- Basel’s Smart Street Pilot Project
- Ice Rinks in the Basel Region
- Mental Health Emergencies
- Owning a Pet in Basel
- Velospot Basel—Basel’s New Bike Rental System
- The Basel Children’s Trust
- Pay Import Costs Online for Postal Items