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

Longines CHI Classics Basel

January 8th to 11th, 2026

Equestrian: Dressage and show jumping

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 an intangible UNESCO World Heritage Site.