A magical atmosphere awaits you in Basel’s Old Town. From Barfüsserplatz to Münsterplatz, you can marvel at handicrafts on the market stalls, enjoy specialities and soak up the festive spirit. And Christmas is also coming to Kleinbasel: stroll through the ‘Adväntsgass’ in the Rheingasse and sample an array of delicacies.
155 charming, rustic wooden chalets selling items of all kinds.
Traditional delicacies, from raclette and mulled wine to local ‘Klöpfer’ sausages.
A range of pre-Christmas events.
Enjoy a spectacular view of the sea of lights from Basel Minster.
Discover selected inner courtyards in Basel, which are transformed into peaceful Christmas oases in the run-up to Christmas.
Food mile in Kleinbasel.
30% discount on a ‘Chäsbängel’ (fondue baguette) and a drink of your choice.
The ‘Chäsbängel’ is a crispy baguette filled with a fondue mixture.
You can choose between mulled wine, punch, 100ml of white or red wine, liqueur coffee or a 500ml soft drink.
The ‘Chäsbängel’ and drink can be collected from the Chäsbängel Wirtschaft Zihlmann stand (stand number 103) during the Christmas market’s opening hours.
30% discount on the journey to Basel, Barfüsserplatz and back.
Offer valid from 28 November to 23 December 2024.
You can benefit from the discount when you travel there and back by public transport using any ticket or travelcard, e.g. a standard public transport ticket, a Day Pass, a supersaver ticket, a Regional Travelcard, a Half Fare Travelcard or a GA Travelcard.
Outward journey: to Basel SBB, continue on tram route 8 or 11 from Basel SBB to Basel, Barfüsserplatz, according to the online timetable.
The ‘Christmas in Basel’ RailAway offer is valid for journeys from 10am each morning.
Christmas market opening hours: 11am to 8.30pm.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.
Plan your Christmas trip to Basel. Benefit from a BaselCard per person plus a CHF 50 gift voucher from StadtBonBasel per room when you book a hotel via basel.com. The shopping voucher is valid for 10 years and can be redeemed at around 425 shops, cultural and food and drink establishments in Basel city centre. Take advantage of the winter special at baslerweihnacht.ch.
Reka-Pay: get more for your money. Make the most of your time off – purchase leisure offers with Reka-Pay and receive a discount on every Reka-Pay purchase. Go to the overview of purchase and acceptance points and view more information
