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7 articles · Updated on 23 October 2026
Swimming in the Rhine in Basel: Wickelfisch, entry points, rules and safetyDrifting down the Rhine with a Wickelfisch is the quintessential Basel summer experience, but it is not a swimming pool. The thresholds the canton gives, where swimming is banned, what applies after rain and what you can enjoy on the bank without swimming.By Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026
Basel Tattoo: dates, tickets, programme at the Kaserne and getting thereBy Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026Fifteen places in Basel, ranked by what they bring to a first visit, with realistic timings, prices and a frank verdict.What to see in Basel? The 15 places that count, and how much time each deserves
Basel Carnival (Fasnacht): Morgestraich, Cortège, lanterns and tipsBy Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026
Basel Christmas market: Münsterplatz, Barfüsserplatz, dates and tipsBy Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026
Basel Autumn Fair (Herbstmesse): dates, squares, opening hours and tipsBy Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026
What to do in Basel? The activities worth your time, by time and interestBy Samuel Tschudin · 23 October 2026