Basel
Located in the border triangle, the cultural metropolis of Basel offers a big city feeling in a clear form. Below you can see the most important occasions and the best time to travel to Basel.
Events
Basel Carnival
10 March to 12 March 2025
The Basel Carnival is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity).
Eurovision Song Contest
May 17, 2025
For the first time in German-speaking Switzerland: The Eurovision Song Contest.
Semifinals: Tuesday, 13 May and Thursday, 15 May
Final: Saturday, May 17
Fantasy Basel
29 May to 31 May 2025
Not to be underestimated: Fantasy Basel attracts thousands of cosplay and comic fans to Basel every year, and video games, anime and manga are also present. Costumes are welcome!
Art Basel
19 June to 22 June 2025
Art Basel, with branches in Miami, Hong Kong and Paris, is still considered the most important art fair in the world.
Women's European Football Championship
2 July to 27 July 2025
Basel: Three group matches, 1 quarter-final, final
Further games in Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Geneva, Sion, Thun