Life in Basel
- 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.
- The Christmas Season in BaselWith numerous events and markets, Basel certainly deserves its reputation of being the most beautiful and largest Christmas city in Switzerland!
- The Basel Job Search Trap (and How to Avoid It)In theory, the process of searching for a new job in Basel is simple. In reality, it doesn't work like this at all.
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- 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