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Art Basel

The guide was updated: 2022-10-28

The Art Basel, exhibiting art of the 20th and 21st centuries, is indisputably the world’s leading fair in the international art market. Around 250 selected galleries from around the world present modern and contemporary works of high quality, making the fair the most important temporary museum.

Useful Information

Address: Messeplatz, 4005 Basel
Website: www.basel.com/en/events/art-basel
Public Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 to Messeplatz

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Carnival in Basel

Carnival in Basel

Carnival in Basel starts at 4.00 am on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and lasts for three days. An unforgettable experience.

Art Basel

Art Basel

The Art Basel, exhibiting art of the 20th and 21st centuries, is indisputably the world’s leading fair in the international art market. Around 250 selected galleries from around the world present modern and contemporary works of high quality, making the fair the most important temporary museum.

Basel Tattoo

Basel Tattoo

The world’s second-biggest Tattoo takes place against the historical backdrop of Kaserne Basel (former barracks).

Basler Herbstmesse (autumn fair)

Basler Herbstmesse (autumn fair)

This huge amusement fair has a history dating back around 550 years and is spread over seven of the city’s squares and a hall at the trade fair centre.

Basel Christmas market

Basel Christmas market

The Basel Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is one of the prettiest and largest in Switzerland.

Baloise Session

Baloise Session

The Baloise Session is a unique music festival where international stars perform in an intimate setting to an audience sitting around candlelit bistro tables.

Young Stage

Young Stage

Young Stage is the biggest circus festival in Switzerland and one of the most eminent in the world. This is where young artists begin shining careers.

Basel Zoo

Basel Zoo

The zoo, opened in 1874, encompasses a spacious park and is home to a large number of native and exotic animals.

Guided tours

Guided tours

Discover Basel on foot and get the insider scoop: for example, take an urban art tour, a brunch tour or a special tour of the Town Hall.

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