Basel Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Basel and surrounding areas
Basel's festive season brings Holiday lights and festive events to cultural landmarks around Münsterplatz and Kleinbasel, featuring the Basel Christmas Market and Adventsgass in Kleinbasel. Holiday activities include seasonal markets, lively parades and performances that celebrate local crafts and culinary traditions, while the city's museums and squares host special winter programming. Wander the historic lanes under twinkling lights, sample regional specialties at market stalls and enjoy family-oriented attractions that make the Christmas 2025 season around the cathedral and riverside feel both traditional and joyfully vibrant.
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Christmas Markets
65 eventsAnnual 'étoffe de Noël' fabric design and boutique.
Christmas Parties
8 eventsNew Year's Eve celebrations with festive meals and entertainment.
Christmas Shows
6 eventsTwo free Christmas choir concerts by the conservatory.
Other Christmas Activities
17 eventsImmersive 5-senses Nativity scene with Sicilian artisans
Editor's Picks (6)
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Adventsfunkeln Rheinfelden
(Rheinfelden)
Illuminated old town with decorated trees and interactive light displays.
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The Nativity Scene of the 5 Senses
(Porrentruy)
Immersive 5-senses Nativity scene with Sicilian artisans
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Altstaufener Weihnachtsmarkt
(Staufen im Breisgau)
Medieval setting with unique local currency
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Zürcher Christkindlimarkt
(Zürich)
Europe's largest indoor Christmas market
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Colmar Christmas Market
(Colmar)
Six distinct Christmas markets in a historic fairytale setting.
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Mulhouse Christmas Market 2025
(Mulhouse)
Annual 'étoffe de Noël' fabric design and boutique.
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Basel Christmas FAQ
The most significant annual Christmas events in Basel are undoubtedly its renowned Christmas markets, particularly those centered around Marktplatz and Barfüsserplatz, drawing large crowds.
While sharing many traditions with other Swiss cities, Basel is known for its beautifully decorated Christmas markets and the impressive Christmas tree at Marktplatz, which is a central focus of the city's festive atmosphere.
The city center, especially around Marktplatz and the streets leading to it, offers the most concentrated and impressive Christmas lights. Many residential areas also put up charming neighborhood displays.
The primary locations for Christmas markets and local makers are Marktplatz and Barfüsserplatz, which host numerous stalls during the festive season.
Wandering through the Christmas markets, admiring the city's festive lights, and enjoying the general holiday ambiance in the Old Town are excellent free activities.
Families often enjoy the Christmas markets with their carousels and festive treats, as well as potential appearances by Santa Claus and various family-friendly shows or events held throughout the city.