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Festive stayChristmas 2026

Basel Christmas Market

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Your 4-star hotel in the heart of Basel

In the heart of Basel, The Passage opens the way to the Christmas market.

From 26 November to 23 December 2026, Basel lights up for one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Switzerland. From the hotel, located on the city's former fortifications between the old and the new town, you can walk to the chalets on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, then return in the evening to the calm of a contemporary room, suite or loft.

26 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · ~150 chalets · 5 festive venues

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The Basel Christmas market, square by square

Five festive venues, all within walking distance of The Passage.

  • Barfüsserplatz — The 13-metre Christmas pyramid towers over chalets selling decorations and crafts.
  • Münsterplatz — The great Christmas tree decorated by Johann Wanner watches over the cathedral square.
  • Märliwald — On Münsterplatz, the fairy-tale forest welcomes children: candle-making, tin casting, gingerbread and puppets.
  • Claraplatz and Adväntsgass — Across the Rhine, Kleinbasel treats food lovers around the Alphütte.
  • Basler Wienachtsdorf — The Christmas village on Theaterplatz stays open until 3 January 2027.
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Basel's Old Town in festive dress

Between two chalets, Basel is also best discovered looking up.

  • The illuminated Freie Strasse and its shop windows, for Christmas shopping.
  • The red Town Hall on Marktplatz and the Christmas tree in its courtyard.
  • The illuminated Mittlere Brücke, to cross the Rhine at nightfall.
  • The Pfalz terrace behind the cathedral, with its view over the Rhine and the city lights.
  • The cathedral's Martin tower, open on weekday evenings for a panorama over the rooftops.
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Your Christmas stay at The Passage

A 4-star hotel in the heart of Basel, The Passage combines elegance and conviviality.

An ideal base to enjoy the Christmas market on foot, without taking the car again.

  • A city-centre address, 5 minutes from the SBB and SNCF stations.
  • Luxe, Deluxe, Patio and Executive rooms, the 40 m² Junior Family Suite for travelling with children, and the 47 m² The Passage Suite.
  • On the top floor, lofts with a fitted kitchen, balcony or terrace and views over the Old Town.
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Time for yourself after the market

After the December cold, the Finnish sauna awaits you.

The Technogym® fitness room, reserved for hotel guests and members, is open every day from 6.30 am to 10 pm. After a workout or a long day among the chalets, the wellness area offers:

  • a Finnish sauna
  • rain showers
  • a relaxation area, with complimentary mineral water and towels
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The flavours of the Basel Christmas market

The Basel Christmas market is to be savoured as much as admired.

  • Basler Läckerli, the honey, almond and spice biscuit, the city's speciality.
  • Glühwein, red or white, to sip as you stroll between the chalets.
  • Flammlachs, salmon smoked over a beech-wood fire on Münsterplatz.
  • Raclette and Alphütte, a taste of the mountains on Claraplatz.
  • Waffles and grilled food, for smaller appetites.
  • Back at the hotel, The Passage bar, for a warming drink and a platter of cheese and cold cuts to share.
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Practical information

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Staying in the heart of Basel

From The Passage, the Christmas market is best enjoyed on foot.

  • Dates: from Thursday 26 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026. Märliwald until 22 December; Wienachtsdorf until 3 January 2027.
  • Opening hours: every day from 11 am to 8.30 pm. On 23 December, closing at 8 pm (Barfüsserplatz) and 6 pm (Münsterplatz). Free entry.
  • By train: Basel SBB and SNCF stations, 5 minutes from the hotel.
  • By car: the hotel's indoor car park, for a supplement and with limited spaces: book your space with your room.
  • By plane: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, about 10 minutes from the city centre by car.
  • Good to know: walk or take the tram in the evening; check the programme on bs.ch/weihnachtsmarkt.

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