Adventsgass in Kleinbasel
Set along the Rheingasse, the event features glowing holiday lights, decorated stalls, and a diverse cultural program. Visitors can gather for drinks, enjoy fondue with street views, and explore a wide selection of food and beverage stalls.
What to Expect
Festive stands, drinks, and street-side fondue along the Rheingasse.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Kleinbasel
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Adventsgass
Food & Drink
Numerous vendors offer food and drink, and visitors can enjoy an apéro or street-side fondue.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Friends and adults looking for festive food and shopping
Vibe
Festive and sociable
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 17–22; Friday 17–23; Saturday 14–23; Sunday 14–20.
Tips & Advice
- On weekdays the stalls only open in the evening, so come on a Saturday or Sunday if you want an afternoon visit.
- Visit between December 18 and 20 to combine the Rheingasse stalls with the Gässli Märt and its artistic, creative and edible gifts.
- Look for the Gässli Märt in the Färbergässlein, the passage connecting Rheingasse 31 and Utengasse 32.
- Gather friends for an apéro on the Rheingasse and stay on for a fondue with a view of the street.
Special Events & Promotions
- Gässli Märt, December 18–20: artistic, creative and edible gifts in the Färbergässlein passage, with its own opening hours.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
More than 30 vendors take part. They include Argentine food, oysters, churros, Sicilian food, Thai-style dishes, roasted chestnuts, fondue at Le Caquelon, Simmentaler beer and a number of bars and cafés along the Rheingasse.
Can I have fondue there?
Yes. You can sit down to a fondue with a view of the street.
What is the Gässli Märt?
It is a small gift market held December 18 to 20 in the Färbergässlein, the passage between Rheingasse 31 and Utengasse 32. It sells artistic, creative and edible gifts to put under the tree.
Is there entertainment?
Yes. The Adventsgass has a varied cultural program to go with the lights, decorated stands and food.
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