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Fall Fun in Basel (and Beyond)
Fall is in the air! Check out some of Basel's best autumnal activities.
Ariana McBride
Sep 262 min read
Rhein Life: Boats, Buvettes and the Harbour
Make the most of the Rhine with boats, buvettes and the harbour!
Alison Waterfield
Jul 235 min read
Top Ten Outdoor Drinks Spots in Basel
Find your new favourite spot in Basel for an outdoor drink!
Alison Waterfield
Jul 84 min read
Best Ice Cream in Basel
Get the scoop on where to find the best ice cream in Basel!
Alison Waterfield
Jun 194 min read
Foraging Favourites: Elderflower (Holunderblüten)
This flowering shrub can be found all over Basel and makes a lovely syrup!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
May 143 min read
Hidden Gems Restaurant Edition: Part 2
More of our favourite Basel restaurants that are 'off-the-beaten-path'!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Apr 303 min read
Hiking Restaurants in the Basel Area
Plan your next Ausflug (day trip) with this hiking restaurant guide!
Tegan Smedley
Apr 124 min read
Foraging Favourites: Bärlauch (Wild Garlic)
With a mild, peppery garlic flavour, Bärlauch is easy to identify and a great way to start foraging.
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Mar 263 min read
Dreikönigstag (Three Kings Day)
Wrap up the Christmas season with one last pastry on Dreikönigstag (Three Kings Day)!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Jan 52 min read
Christmas Markets in Alsace
Discover the beautiful Christmas markets in the Alsace region!
Alison Waterfield
Dec 16, 20245 min read
Christmas Traditions in the Black Forest
Discover some new Christmas Traditions in the Black Forest (Germany)!
Alison Waterfield
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Christmas in the Basel Area
Discover all the Christmas festivities in Basel!
Alison Waterfield
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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