Basel Christmas Market
Basler Weihnachtsmarkt
A Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, repeatedly named one of Europe's best Christmas markets, with lights and mulled wine warming winter nights.
The Basel Christmas Market is held on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz in front of the cathedral. More than a hundred wooden stalls sell handicrafts, candles, Christmas decorations, mulled wine and Lebkuchen, the traditional Basel gingerbread called 'Lekerli.' Münsterplatz has a giant Christmas tree and a fairy-tale forest, making it ideal for families. The Freie Strasse and the lanes of the old town are decorated with lights. The market is usually open daily from 11 a.m. to about 9 p.m. Weekends are very crowded, so it is best to visit on a weekday evening before the rush.
Opening hours
Approx. late Nov–Dec 23, daily 11:00–20:30
Nearby sights
- Historical Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche
- Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
- Tinguely Fountain
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Basel Minster
- Antikenmuseum Basel
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz