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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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Price: Adults CHF 25, children (under 16) CHF 12.50 including a hot beverage and cup at the Christmas market
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Numerous pre-Christmas theatre shows in Theater Basel lend a reflective mood to the Advent season.
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Dates: 02./09./16. and 23.12.17 at 4 pm
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The Christmas city tour not only provides the best views of the Christmas lights, trees and angels adorning the city’s streets, it also gives a valuable insight into the history, customs and traditions of Christmas time in Basel.
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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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Stroll through the Old Town draped in beautiful Christmas decorations and find your perfect Christmas presents in this unique atmosphere.
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Join the fundraising campaign of Christmas in Basel and the Basler Kantonalbank, its charity partner. Share your moment from Basel at Christmas on social media with the hashtag #xmasinbasel and we will donate CHF 1 per post to the Foundation Pro UKBB for the benefit of sick children. All details can be found at www.baslerweihnacht.ch/xmasinbasel
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BASEL’S CITY CENTRE:
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This special offer from Basel Tourism includes an overnight stay in the hotel of your choice, a gift worth CHF 35, valuable insider tips and the Mobility Ticket. For more information and reservations visit www.basel.com/christmas
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The activities in the Fairy Tale Forest of Robi-SpielAktionen 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.
The Nativity Trail is a new addition this year. Located in the Old Town of Basel, it stretches from the Schifflände to the Spalentor. There are over 20 shops exhibiting impressive nativities that will amaze you.
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a merry Christmas.
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At the Neighbourhood Christmas Market “Adväntsgass im Glaibasel” in Rheingasse, residents and visitors are spoilt for choice with all the delicious culinary delights.
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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.
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A large variety of fresh local products and charming Advent gifts are waiting to be discovered at the city market on Marktplatz.
Children and ice-skating enthusiasts can enjoy the new attraction at the Marktplatz from December 1st.
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We are now in 2017 and the “Christmas in Basel” is still going strong offering much for visitors to marvel at and enjoy. From 23 November to 23 December, it will once more brighten up the city with contemplative lights, impressive decorations and ethereal notes. The heart of the “Basel Christmas” are the markets on the Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz with 181 stalls. There is also much to discover outside of Grossbasel: In Kleinbasel, on the other side of the festively illuminated Mittlere Brücke, the Claraplatz or the Rheingasse tempt visitors to come and browse a while.
Reservation: Online at www.basel.com/imfokus, Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 68, info@basel.com
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In Johann Wanner’s traditional shop, you will find a wide selection of Christmas decorations of all kinds.
The Sennenhütte on Claraplatz opens its doors again to guests for a fun fondue dinner.
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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The Basel Christmas Market will be celebrating its 40 th anniversary this year. The market has already delighted its visitors for many, many years. In its first year, in 1978, the Basel Christmas Market was held on Claraplatz. It then expanded to Barfüsserplatz, which became its sole location at the time of its 20 th anniversary. Since 2011, the market has grown to such an extent it now covers Münsterplatz, one of the most beautiful squares in Basel.
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The historic “Wiehnachts-Drämmli” transports the children through the wonderful world of “Christmas in Basel”.
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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 CONCERTS AT THE MUSICAL THEATER BASEL:
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23 November – 23 December 2017 40 th Christmas Market Münsterplatz & Barfüsserplatz Daily 11.00 am – 8.30 pm
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PALAZZO COLOMBINO: The Gourmet Theater on Rosental anlage will tantalise your palate again this year with its exquisite cuisine whilst enthralling you with its spec tacular entertainment.