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Hiking Restaurants in the Basel Area
Plan your next Ausflug (day trip) with this hiking restaurant guide!

Tegan Smedley
Apr 12, 20254 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 26, 20253 min read


The Basel Christmas Market: Top Tips and Picks
Our top picks and hot tips for the Basel Christmas Market!

Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Best Baked Goods in Basel
Our guide to the BBB, best baking in Basel!

Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 20, 20246 min read


A Pungent Affair: The Bern Onion Festival
Celebrate the onion in all its glory at the Zibelemärit in Bern!

Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Basel's Hidden Gems: Restaurant Edition
Find your next favourite hole-in-the-wall!

Meaghan Renner Ofori
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Blind Taste Test: Swiss Chocolate
See the results of our blind chocolate taste test!

Meaghan Renner Ofori
Sep 25, 20245 min read


Health Food Stores in Basel
Take a tour of the health food stores in Basel and the products available.

Vanessa Gatelein
Sep 4, 202411 min read


History and Charm of Swiss Cheese
Learn all about the history and process for making Swiss cheese!

Akanksha Singh
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Unwrapping Swiss Chocolate: Modern Tastes
Check out Part 2 of our chocolate series and explore modern chocolate tastes!

Akanksha Singh
May 21, 20244 min read


Unwrapping Swiss Chocolate: History and Swiss Innovation
Check out Part 1 on this two-part series on Swiss chocolate making!

Akanksha Singh
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Toddler-Friendly Restaurants in Basel
Find some great toddler-friendly restaurants in Basel!

Gabriela Peres D'Aquino
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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