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Sunday Afternoon Walks in and around Basel
6 lovely routes for a lazy Sunday walk in Basel!
Rhona Will
Sep 115 min read
Grellingen to Zwingen Hike
A magical, mossy forest hike with lots of caves to explore!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Aug 53 min read
Rhein Life: Water Sports and Swimming
Swimming, kayaking, wake boarding an more!
Alison Waterfield
Jul 316 min read
Hobbies in Basel: Running
Get motivated and moving with Basel run clubs!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
May 216 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
Hobbies in Basel: Adult Dance Classes
Time to get your groove on and find a dance class in Basel!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Jan 169 min read
Vitaparcours - Fitness in the Forest
Fitness in the forest in Basel' Vitaparcours
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Jun 4, 20243 min read
How to Read Swiss Trail Markers
Learn how to read Swiss trail markers from the author of Fresh Air Kids Switzerland!
Melinda Taylor Schoutens
Apr 18, 20245 min read
Cross-Country Skiing: A Beginners Guide with Destinations
Great for beginners, cross-country skiing allows you to experience the serene beauty of the mountains at a slower pace than downhill, while
Ariana McBride
Dec 23, 20234 min read
Winter Hiking: Teufelsschlucht, Hägendorf
Hiking in a winter wonderland! Enjoy the snow only 35mins from Basel.
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Plan a Winter Break
Plan a sledding trip with Melinda Schoutens, co-author of the Fresh Air Kids Switzerland hiking series.
Melinda Taylor Schoutens
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Trail Running: A Beginner's Guide
The trails are calling! A fantastic guide to introduce you to trail running.
Jamie Nunn
Mar 26, 20237 min read
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