Basler Weihnachtsmarkt Münsterplatz

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Basler Weihnachtsmarkt MünsterplatzSeason Nov 26 – Dec 23out of season

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About Basler Weihnachtsmarkt Münsterplatz

Under trees with glowing snow globes, the stalls offer goods, food and drinks. The fairy-tale forest of the Robi-Spiel-Aktionen is the destination for families.

What to expect

A market in front of Basel Minster since 2011, with a large decorated Christmas tree
Fairy-tale forest for children: pewter casting, candle dipping, gingerbread decorating, blacksmithing, puppet theatre
Awarded «Excellent European Christmas Market» in 2026

Opening hours

Dates: 26 November – 23 December 2026
Daily 11:00–20:30
23 Dec 2026: until 18:00 · Fairy-tale forest 26 Nov–22 Dec 2026: Mon–Fri 13:30–19:00, Sat/Sun 11:00–19:00; lumberjack bar daily 11:00–20:30

How to get there

From the «Barfüsserplatz» tram stop, about 5 minutes' walk uphill to the Minster.

Good to know

Entry: free
Since 2011
Organiser: Kanton Basel-Stadt, Aussenbeziehungen und Standortmarketing; Märchenwald: Verein Robi-Spiel-Aktionen
Source: Kanton Basel-Stadt, checked on 18 October 2026