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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

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