Life in Basel
- Swiss National Day Celebrations in the Basel RegionFind out about local Swiss National Day celebrations in your community.
- Basel’s Beautiful Historic Fountains — A “Cool” Choice!As the temperatures are rising, Baslers are looking for ways to cool down. One obvious solution is to jump in the Rhein for a swim, […]
- Beat the Heat in Basel This SummerSummer can get quite hot in Basel, and often there is no air conditioning in sight. Here are some tips on how to stay cool!
- Art Fair Week in BaselVisitors from the art world descend on Basel each June for Art Basel and associated fairs, including gallerists, collectors, museum curators, press, and art enthusiasts.
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- Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!
- Hedgehogs
- What to Do When Your Child or Adolescent Is Sick or Injured
- Swiss Schooling Culture: An Expat Guide
- Duty-Free Allowances and Limits in Switzerland
- Enjoy Cheese Fondue Without the Smell!
- 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
- 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?
- The Basel Tattoo
- 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



