Basel

Located in the border triangle, the cultural metropolis of Basel offers a big city feeling in a clear form. Below you can see the most important occasions and the best time to travel to Basel.

Events

Basel Christmas Market

February 22nd to 25th, 2026

Morgestraich on the 23rd of February in the early morning, Cortège on the 23rd and 25th of February
The Basel Carnival is on the list of "Intangible UNESCO World Heritage".

Basel Christmas Market

March 10th to 15th, 2026

Largest badminton tournament in Switzerland

Basel Christmas Market

June 18 to 21, 2026

Still: The world's most important art fair, open to the public from Thursday onwards.