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Christmas market<br />
Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz<br />
Daily 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.<br />
26 November –<br />
23 December 2020<br />
WELCOME TO THE<br />
BASEL CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
Basel Christmas enchants young and old with an<br />
atmospherically illuminated city centre, picturesque<br />
Christmas markets, numerous shopping opportunities<br />
as well as special Christmas exhibitions, theatres<br />
and concerts – a feast for all the senses.<br />
After a festive illumination on Thursday, 26 November<br />
2020, the streets and squares of Basel›s city<br />
centre will shine in the glow of the Christmas lights.<br />
At the heart of Basel’s Christmas are the Christmas<br />
markets at Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz with<br />
around 80 stands. The Ferris wheel located at<br />
Münsterplatz is a special attraction this year for<br />
the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the<br />
Basel Autumn Fair and will run until 3 January<br />
2021, offering wonderful views over the sparkling<br />
Christmas city. Experience the city with the magic<br />
of Christmas! We wish you a peaceful Advent season<br />
and happy holidays.<br />
Discover Christmas event<br />
highlights at the most<br />
beautiful time of the year at:<br />
baslerweihnacht.ch<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT<br />
BARFÜSSERPLATZ<br />
There is always something going on in front of the<br />
historical backdrop of the Barfüsserkirche! Here<br />
you can treat yourself to Christmas delicacies and<br />
be certain to find a lovely Christmas present. One<br />
highlight at Barfüsserplatz is the candle making.<br />
The number of visitors is limited to 300 people.<br />
Please note the mandatory wearing of masks.<br />
OP<strong>EN</strong>ING TIMES AND DIRECTIONS<br />
Christmas market 26.11. to 23.12.2020<br />
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.<br />
(on 23.12.2020 only until 8 p.m.)<br />
Arrival by public transport:<br />
Trams 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 ( Barfüsserplatz stop),<br />
Tram 10 (Theater stop, approx. 3-min walk.)<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
AT MÜNSTERPLATZ<br />
In front of the historic cathedral is one of the most<br />
beautiful squares in Basel, which is festively decorated<br />
at Christmas time with magical snow globe lighting<br />
and a Christmas tree magnificently decorated by<br />
Johann Wanner – an almost magical place! A highlight<br />
at Münsterplatz this year is the Ferris wheel.<br />
Enjoy the view of the city centre’s Christmas decorations.<br />
The number of visitors is limited to 200 people.<br />
Please note the mandatory wearing of masks.<br />
OP<strong>EN</strong>ING TIMES AND DIRECTIONS<br />
Christmas market and Ferris wheel<br />
26.11. to 23.12.2020<br />
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.<br />
(on 23.12.2020 only until 6 p.m.)<br />
Ferris wheel from 27.12.2020 to 3.1.2021<br />
daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />
Arrival by public transport:<br />
, Barfüsserplatz, Marktplatz and Schifflände stops<br />
(a few minutes› walk)<br />
BASEL CITY MARKET AND<br />
GOURMET MARKET<br />
A variety of regional products and atmospheric<br />
Advent goods are presented on the market square.<br />
Further information and<br />
events can be found at:<br />
BaselTourism<br />
baslerweihnacht.ch<br />
#xmasinbasel<br />
PROTECTION CONCEPT<br />
To avoid infection with Covid-19, a protection<br />
concept is implemented which includes access<br />
controls and a mask requirement at the Christmas<br />
market. Because of the corona pandemic, no<br />
overture can take place at Münsterplatz this year.<br />
OP<strong>EN</strong>ING TIMES<br />
City market<br />
Tue to Thurs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
Fri and Sat 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Gourmet market<br />
Mon 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
basel.ch/markets<br />
<strong>Basler</strong>Maerkte
Wettsteinbrücke<br />
Dufourstrasse<br />
Rittergasse<br />
St. Alban-Graben<br />
Elisabethenstrasse<br />
Münsterberg<br />
Steinenberg<br />
Kaufhausgasse<br />
Freie Strasse<br />
Falknerstrasse<br />
Gerbergasse<br />
Kohlenberggasse<br />
Leonhardsgraben<br />
Petersgraben<br />
Spalenberg<br />
Steinengraben<br />
RHEIN<br />
Rheinsprung<br />
Badischer<br />
Bahnhof<br />
Mittlere Brücke<br />
Hammerstrasse<br />
Greifengasse Clarastrass<br />
Rebgasse<br />
Utengasse<br />
Rheingasse<br />
Blumenrain<br />
XMAS-PACKAGE<br />
Book your overnight stay in a Basel hotel now<br />
and you will receive a BaselCard and a shopping<br />
voucher worth CHF 50 each for free (maximum<br />
of two vouchers per booking).<br />
Further information and booking at<br />
basel.com/christmas<br />
Airport<br />
CHRISTMAS FERRY<br />
7<br />
CITY TOUR: CHRISTMAS<br />
MAGIC IN BASEL<br />
On the tour you will discover light decorations,<br />
Christmas trees and angels, and you will hear numerous<br />
stories and interesting facts about customs<br />
during the Christmas season.<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
TRAM<br />
Dates: 29.11., 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20.12.2020<br />
at 4 p.m. (City tour in German).<br />
Price: Adults CHF 25, children from 6 to 16 years<br />
CHF 12.50.<br />
CITY MARKET<br />
AND GOURMET<br />
MARKET<br />
Reservation at basel.com/guidedtours<br />
Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 68, info@basel.com<br />
THANK YOU FOR AN UN-<br />
FORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS<br />
Many partners are again helping this year to make<br />
our city shine for Christmas. The Basel Christmas<br />
Association extends its heartfelt thanks.<br />
Gold:<br />
Silver:<br />
Bronze:<br />
Partners:<br />
Präsidialdepartement des Kantons Basel-Stadt<br />
Aussenbeziehungen und Standortmarketing<br />
Confiserie Sprüngli | Läckerli Huus AG | Fielmann AG | UBS | Globus<br />
6<br />
CHRISTMAS SHOP<br />
JOHANN WANNER<br />
WISH TREE<br />
BASEL NATIVITY TRAIL CHRISTMAS<br />
ORI<strong>EN</strong>TATION<br />
SHOPPING IN BASEL<br />
1<br />
CITY C<strong>EN</strong>TRE<br />
BARFÜSSERKIRCHE /<br />
BASEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM<br />
2 STADTCASINO BASEL<br />
3 BASEL CATHEDRAL (MÜNSTER)<br />
4 BASEL CITY HALL<br />
WITH WISH BOOK<br />
5 THEATER BASEL<br />
6 SPAL<strong>EN</strong>TOR<br />
7 CLARAKIRCHE<br />
TOURIST INFORMATION<br />
5<br />
1<br />
THEATER BASEL<br />
4<br />
FERRIS WHEEL<br />
2<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT<br />
BARFÜSSERPLATZ<br />
BASEL CATHEDRAL<br />
3<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT<br />
MÜNSTERPLATZ<br />
SBB railway station