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ADVÄNTSGASS IM GLAIBASEL: At the Neighbourhood-Christmas Market “Adväntsgass im Glaibasel” in Rheingasse, residents and visitors are spoilt for choice with all the delicious culinary delights, coupled with a colourful children’s programme.
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You too can immortalise your wishes in the Basel Wish Book in the courtyard of the City Hall and share the joy and hope with young and old alike.
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CITY MARKET: A large variety of fresh fish caught locally and charming Advent gifts are waiting to be discovered at the city market on Marktplatz.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET ON BARFÜSSERPLATZ On Barfüsserplatz, you will be spoilt with a wealth of gifts, decorations, fine crafts and culinary treats.
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Numerous pre-Christmas theatre shows in Theater Basel lend a reflective mood to the Advent season.
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Book your accommodation during the Advent season through Basel Tourism and benefit from numerous attractive discounts and coupons for the Basel Christmas Market.
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Stroll through the Old Town draped in beautiful Christmas decorations and find your perfect Christmas presents in this unique atmosphere.
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Amble around Münsterplatz under a sea of lights made up of snow globes and peruse through an impressive range of high-quality products and treats.
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The activities in the Fairytale Forest of Robi-Spiel-Aktionen on Münsterplatz will delight the children. Whether it’s making candles, decorating Lebkuchen or riding on the miniature railway – there is something for everyone here.
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Write down your Christmas wish on a piece of paper and hang it on the Wishing Tree on Rümelinsplatz.
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We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a merry Christmas.
Advance booking required: Basel Tourism Guided Tours Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 32, guidedtours@basel.com
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In Johann Wanner’s traditional shop, you will find a wide selection of Christmas decorations of all kinds.
Experience “Christmas in Basel” in its full glory and take part in one of the many Christmas events. More information can be found in this flyer and at www.baslerweihnacht.ch.
Price: Adults CHF 20, children (under 16) CHF 10
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JOHANN WANNER’S CHRISTMAS SHOP:
The centrepiece of “Christmas in Basel” consists of the atmospheric Christmas markets on Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz with 185 stalls. In the midst of the glittering Old Town you will find unique gifts and warming meals and snacks. You can enjoy a stroll between the charming Christmas trees and historic buildings. But there are other worlds worth discovering outside of Grossbasel: In Kleinbasel, on the other side of the festively illuminated Middle Bridge, the Claraplatz draws in the crowds with its atmospheric “Sennenhütte”.
Dates: 26.11. and 03./10./17.12.16 at 4.00 pm
The Sennenhütte on Claraplatz opens its doors again to guests for a fun fondue dinner.
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From the 24th of November to the 23rd of December 2016, “Christmas in Basel” once again enchants visitors of all ages. Elegantly serene lighting, atmospheric decorations and heavenly tones draw in visitors from both home and abroad. Private and public players dedicate their energies to this incomparable Basel tradition with the greatest diligence.
On the tour, in addition to all the beautiful lights, Christmas trees and angels, you will also discover many fascinating stories and learn about old and new Basel Advent traditions.
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WELCOME TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS MARKET IN SWITZERLAND!
GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY: “CHRISTMAS IN BASEL”
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Christmas Market Münsterplatz & Barfüsserplatz Daily 11.00 am to 8.30 pm
The Musical Theater Basel will be putting on a variety of Christmas concerts during the Advent season. Get into the mood for the upcoming Christmas season.
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CHRISTMAS TRAM:
24 November – 23 December 2016
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During “Christmas in Basel”, the Klingental Ferry transforms into a Christmas ferry full of atmosphere.
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PALAZZO COLOMBINO: The Gourmet-Theater on Rosentalanlage will tantalise your palate again this year with its exquisite cuisine whilst enthralling you with its spectacular entertainment.