4.9100+ bookings
City tour Basel old town stories
Duration2 hr
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 25per person
Check availabilityEurovision Song Contest 2025: all tickets and tours
Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel. Starting from May 10, artists from all across Europe will compete against each other at the St. Jakobshalle. Exciting performances and musical diversity will captivate the audience here. The modern venue provides the perfect setting for unforgettable moments. But Basel has a lot more to offer besides the ESC. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene and as a cultural hub. You can explore numerous attractions like the Basel Minster and the Tinguely Fountain, along with many other experiences.
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel. Starting from May 10, artists from all across Europe will compete against each other at the St. Jakobshalle. Exciting performances and musical diversity will captivate the audience here. The modern venue provides the perfect setting for unforgettable moments. But Basel has a lot more to offer besides the ESC. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene and as a cultural hub. You can explore numerous attractions like the Basel Minster and the Tinguely Fountain, along with many other experiences.
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City tour Basel old town stories
4.949 reviews100+ bookingsGuided toursDiscover the historic old town of Basel and the stories behind it. You can expect a time travel through the historic city of Basel during a public or private group tour.
- Experience the exciting stories of the unique old town of Basel
- Embark on a two-hour public guided tour with professional city guide
- Learn anecdotes and facts about an internationally renowned city
Duration2 hr
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 25per person
fromCHF 25per person
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| Price | PriceCHF 9.95per person | PriceCHF 15per person | PriceCHF 25per person | PriceCHF 109per person | PriceCHF 109per person |
| Rating | Rating3.6 (5)19 booked | Rating4.9 (19)100+ bookings | Rating2 booked | Rating5.0 (1)4 booked | Rating– |
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Guided tours
- City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
5.0(2)Baselper person
from CHF 35
- Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Baselper person
from CHF 129
City tour Basel by bus
4.611 reviewsGuided toursWith this ticket you can discover the beautiful city of Basel at your own pace. The bus will take you to all the famous sights.
- Enjoy a 2 hour city tour of Basel
- View the city aboard a comfortable bus
- Start and end your tour at the famous Tinguely Fountain
Duration1 hr 55 min – 2 hr 10 min
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French · Italian · Spanish · Chinese · Japanese · Arabic
Meeting pointTinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 26per person
fromCHF 26per person
Check availability
Food Tour Basel self-guided
4.612 reviewsGuided toursDiscover four remarkable restaurants in the city of Basel in this self-guided food tour. All kinds of surprises and delicacies await you.
- Discover four Basel restaurants of a different kind
- Enjoy a self-guided tour without stress and take the time you need
- Experience Basel beyond the classic tourist attractions
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointBäckerei KULT, Elsässerstrasse 43, 4056 Basel
fromCHF 39per person
fromCHF 39per person
Check availability
Vintage Tram Tour Basel
1.01 reviewsGuided toursWith the vintage tram, you'll ride through Basel and discover the city from a new perspective. A historic motorcar and an open summer car provide a nostalgic experience with live commentary.
- Take a ride on a historic tram from the 1920s.
- Experience a guided tour through Basel
- Enjoy the ride in the open summer car from 1905/06
Duration1 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointTramstation Bahnhof SBB (Gleis 1), Centralbahnplatz 14, 4051 Basel (vor dem Hotel Euler)
fromCHF 20per person
fromCHF 20per person
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City tour Basel by night
4.33 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the so-called "little Venice" of Basel in the dark. Learn legendary stories accompanied by the night watchman Rudolf Streiff. You can expect a unique city tour in the nocturnal alleys of Basel.
- Discover the "little Venice" of Basel by night
- Experience a 75-minute guided tour with a professional city guide
- Embark on a theatrical tour of the city that will put you in the heart of history
Duration1 hr 15 min
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointZschokke Brunnen, Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
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City tour Basel City Palace
5.01 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the secrets of a city palace in Basel's old town and look behind closed doors in this theatrical guided tour. Join the maid Emma Munzinger on her way to her new place of work
- Discover a city palace from the inside and learn exciting things about life in the past
- Be part of a theatrical city tour from the point of view of the maid Emma Munzinger
- Learn funny anecdotes and stories about life in a well-to-do, rich household in Basel
Duration1 hr 15 min
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointRollerhof, Münsterplatz 20, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
Check availability
City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
5.02 reviewsGuided toursTravel back to the year 1850 and learn extraordinary things about Basel in a witty, entertaining and theatrical city tour.
- Journey to the year 1850 and find out how life was back then in Basel
- Experience a funny, informative and theatrical city tour
- Get to know Basel on a guided city tour with professional escort
Duration1 hr 15 min
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointLeonhardskirche, Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
Check availability
Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Guided toursDiscover the most beautiful corners of the city of Basel on a modern e-scooter. Experience the Basel lifestyle and ride along the beautiful promenades along the Rhine.
- Experience Basel for two hours on an e-scooter
- Ride along the beautiful Rhine promenades
- Explore the impressive sights of the city
Duration2 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish · German
Meeting pointMesse Basel, Messepl. 10, 4058 Basel
fromCHF 129per person
fromCHF 129per person
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Forest Wellness in Basel
Guided toursRelax in a forest in Basel and let go of everyday stress on a gentle, guided walk. You will experience a wonderful form of ecotherapy that will improve your quality of life.
- Let yourself be guided through the forest in Basel
- Experience nature intensively and free yourself from everyday stress
- Take part in forest bathing
Duration2 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointMerian Gärten Lehmhaus-Brüglingerhof, 4051 Basel, Vorder Brüglingen 5
fromCHF 60per person
fromCHF 60per person
Check availabilityGuided tours9 Offers
City tour Basel old town stories
4.949 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the historic old town of Basel and the stories behind it. You can expect a time travel through the historic city of Basel during a public or private group tour.
- Experience the exciting stories of the unique old town of Basel
- Embark on a two-hour public guided tour with professional city guide
- Learn anecdotes and facts about an internationally renowned city
Important information
Inclusions
- 2 hour city tour
- Experienced city guides
Duration2 hrs
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 25per person
fromCHF 25per person
Check availability- City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
5.0(2)Baselper person
from CHF 35
- Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Baselper person
from CHF 129
City tour Basel old town stories
4.949 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the historic old town of Basel and the stories behind it. You can expect a time travel through the historic city of Basel during a public or private group tour.
- Experience the exciting stories of the unique old town of Basel
- Embark on a two-hour public guided tour with professional city guide
- Learn anecdotes and facts about an internationally renowned city
Important information
Inclusions
- 2 hour city tour
- Experienced city guides
Duration2 hrs
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 25per person
fromCHF 25per person
Check availabilityCity tour Basel by bus
4.611 reviewsGuided toursWith this ticket you can discover the beautiful city of Basel at your own pace. The bus will take you to all the famous sights.
- Enjoy a 2 hour city tour of Basel
- View the city aboard a comfortable bus
- Start and end your tour at the famous Tinguely Fountain
Important information
Inclusions
- City tour by bus
- Accompaniment by tour guide
- Vouchers for stores in Basel
- Headphones
Duration1.9–2.2 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English · French · Italian · Spanish · Chinese · Japanese · Arabic
Meeting pointTinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 26per person
fromCHF 26per person
Check availabilityFood Tour Basel self-guided
4.612 reviewsGuided toursDiscover four remarkable restaurants in the city of Basel in this self-guided food tour. All kinds of surprises and delicacies await you.
- Discover four Basel restaurants of a different kind
- Enjoy a self-guided tour without stress and take the time you need
- Experience Basel beyond the classic tourist attractions
Important information
Inclusions
- at least 3 hours self-guided tour
- Delicacies in four different places
Important information
+ Bring booking confirmation as a printout or by e-mail + Maximum group size: 6 people + Tour not cancelable + From 5 persons: Reservation at bakery KULT mandatory
LanguagesGerman · English · French
Meeting pointBäckerei KULT, Elsässerstrasse 43, 4056 Basel
fromCHF 39per person
fromCHF 39per person
Check availabilityVintage Tram Tour Basel
1.01 reviewsGuided toursWith the vintage tram, you'll ride through Basel and discover the city from a new perspective. A historic motorcar and an open summer car provide a nostalgic experience with live commentary.
- Take a ride on a historic tram from the 1920s.
- Experience a guided tour through Basel
- Enjoy the ride in the open summer car from 1905/06
Important information
Inclusions
- 1.15 hr city tour on a historic tram
- Audio Guide (except in the summer car)
Important information
+ Toddlers riding on an adult's lap travel for free.
Duration1 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointTramstation Bahnhof SBB (Gleis 1), Centralbahnplatz 14, 4051 Basel (vor dem Hotel Euler)
fromCHF 20per person
fromCHF 20per person
Check availabilityCity tour Basel by night
4.33 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the so-called "little Venice" of Basel in the dark. Learn legendary stories accompanied by the night watchman Rudolf Streiff. You can expect a unique city tour in the nocturnal alleys of Basel.
- Discover the "little Venice" of Basel by night
- Experience a 75-minute guided tour with a professional city guide
- Embark on a theatrical tour of the city that will put you in the heart of history
Important information
Inclusions
- 75 minute guided tour
- Experienced city guide
Important information
+ Tour is not cancelable
Duration1.3 hrs
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointZschokke Brunnen, Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
Check availabilityCity tour Basel City Palace
5.01 reviewsGuided toursDiscover the secrets of a city palace in Basel's old town and look behind closed doors in this theatrical guided tour. Join the maid Emma Munzinger on her way to her new place of work
- Discover a city palace from the inside and learn exciting things about life in the past
- Be part of a theatrical city tour from the point of view of the maid Emma Munzinger
- Learn funny anecdotes and stories about life in a well-to-do, rich household in Basel
Important information
Inclusions
- 75 minute guided tour
- Experienced city guide
Important information
+ Tour is not cancelable
Duration1.3 hrs
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointRollerhof, Münsterplatz 20, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
Check availabilityCity tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
5.02 reviewsGuided toursTravel back to the year 1850 and learn extraordinary things about Basel in a witty, entertaining and theatrical city tour.
- Journey to the year 1850 and find out how life was back then in Basel
- Experience a funny, informative and theatrical city tour
- Get to know Basel on a guided city tour with professional escort
Important information
Inclusions
- 75 minute guided tour
- Experienced city guide
Important information
+ Tour is not cancelable
Duration1.3 hrs
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointLeonhardskirche, Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 35per person
fromCHF 35per person
Check availabilityBest of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Guided toursDiscover the most beautiful corners of the city of Basel on a modern e-scooter. Experience the Basel lifestyle and ride along the beautiful promenades along the Rhine.
- Experience Basel for two hours on an e-scooter
- Ride along the beautiful Rhine promenades
- Explore the impressive sights of the city
Important information
Inclusions
- 2:30 to 3:00 hours guided city tour with e-scooter
- certified instructor
- Helmet
Important information
+ age: min. 14 years + under the influence of alcohol not allowed + good footwear (no slippers, sandals or high heels)
Duration2 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish · German
Meeting pointMesse Basel, Messepl. 10, 4058 Basel
fromCHF 129per person
fromCHF 129per person
Check availabilityForest Wellness in Basel
Guided toursRelax in a forest in Basel and let go of everyday stress on a gentle, guided walk. You will experience a wonderful form of ecotherapy that will improve your quality of life.
- Let yourself be guided through the forest in Basel
- Experience nature intensively and free yourself from everyday stress
- Take part in forest bathing
Important information
Inclusions
- 2:00 h guided walk
- Certified instructor
- Seat mat for on the go
- Light, healthy snacks, e.g. fruit
Important information
+ Minimum age: 14 years + Dress: Comfortable clothing (several layers) and flat, sturdy shoes + Bring: Sun and insect protection and a bottle of water
Duration2 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointMerian Gärten Lehmhaus-Brüglingerhof, 4051 Basel, Vorder Brüglingen 5
fromCHF 60per person
fromCHF 60per person
Check availabilityExperiences5 Offers
- Blacklight Mini Golf in Basel
Blacklight Mini Golf in Basel
4.9(19)BaselIn demandper person
from CHF 15
- Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
3.6(5)Baselper person
from CHF 9.95
- Ticket Virtual Reality Game in Basel
Ticket Virtual Reality Game in Basel
Baselper person
from CHF 25
- "Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
"Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
5.0(1)Baselper person
from CHF 109
- "Modeling with silver ring" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
"Modeling with silver ring" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
Baselper person
from CHF 109
Blacklight Mini Golf in Basel
4.919 reviewsExperiencesPlay a round of mini golf indoors under black light. The 18 holes glow under UV light, as do the balls, clubs and walls of the 400 m² area.
- Play mini golf with friends under black light
- Let yourself be impressed by the color games
- Complete all 18 courses in succession
Important information
Inclusions
- One round of mini golf (18 holes)
- Minigolf utensils (club, ball)
Important information
+ Suitable for ages 5 and above
Duration1 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointMünchensteinerstrasse 274a, 4053 Basel
fromCHF 15per person
fromCHF 15per person
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Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
3.65 reviewsExperiencesDiscover the historical border town at the border triangle with friends or your family. Solve interesting puzzles together and learn new things about the city.
- Discover the history of the border city of Basel
- Solve exciting puzzles on your cell phone
- Learn new things about the city in the border triangle
Important information
Inclusions
- Included: Ticket Explorial Basel, valid for one year from booking date
Important information
+ You will receive more details and the game code by email and as an SMS on your phone after booking. + The code is valid for one year after the booking date. + Bring: smartphone with internet connection.
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesGerman · French · Italian · English · Spanish
Meeting pointBarfüsserplatz, 4051 Basel
fromCHF 9.95per person
fromCHF 9.95per person
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Ticket Virtual Reality Game in Basel
ExperiencesYou can compete in different virtual worlds with friends, colleagues, or your family. The goal of this game is to hit the opponent as often as possible while avoiding getting hit yourself.
- Dive into the world of the Virtual Arena
- Duel in the virtual game
- Try to get as few hits as possible and hit the opponent as often as you can
Important information
Inclusions
- 0:30 hr. (of which 0:25 hr. gameplay)
- required equipment
Important information
+ Minimum age: 7 years
Duration0.5 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
LanguagesEnglish · German
Meeting pointMünchensteinerstrasse 274a, 4053 Basel
fromCHF 25per person
fromCHF 25per person
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"Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
5.01 reviewsExperiencesYou create and model your own silver jewelry in this workshop. Only Art Clay silver will be used.
- Get to know the modeling clay Art Clay Silver
- Receive guidance from a certified instructor
- Learn step by step the right techniques to make your jewelry
Important information
Inclusions
- 4- to 4.5-hour workshop
- Guidance from a certified instructor
- Use of all tools, moulds and equipment
- Firing service for your piece of jewellery
- Certified instructor
- Use of resources, tools and moulds for modelling
Important information
+ No prior experience required + Takes place with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 people + Studio: Wiesenplatz 5, 4057 Basel
Duration4 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 336 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointArt Clay Silber Atelier, Wiesenplatz 5, 4057 Basel
fromCHF 109per person
fromCHF 109per person
Check availability
"Modeling with silver ring" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
ExperiencesYou create your own silver ring and model it yourself in this workshop. Only Art Clay silver is used.
- Get to know the modeling clay Art Clay Silver
- Receive guidance from a certified instructor
- Learn step by step the right techniques to make your silver ring
Important information
Inclusions
- 4- to 4.5-hour workshop
- Guidance from a certified course instructor
- Use of all tools, moulds and equipment
- Firing service for your ring
- Certified instructor
- Use of resources, tools, templates and moulds for modelling
Important information
+ No prior experience required + Runs with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 participants + Studio: Wiesenplatz 5, 4057 Basel
Duration4 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 336 hours before
LanguagesGerman · English
Meeting pointArt Clay Silber Atelier, Wiesenplatz 5, 4057 Basel
fromCHF 109per person
fromCHF 109per person
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Tickets for Eurovision Song Contest 2025 differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
The 8 offers in comparison
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| Price | PriceCHF 20per person | PriceCHF 25per person | PriceCHF 26per person | PriceCHF 35per person | PriceCHF 9.95per person | PriceCHF 15per person | PriceCHF 25per person | PriceCHF 109per person |
| Rating | Rating1.0 / 51 Reviews | Rating4.9 / 549 Reviews | Rating4.6 / 511 Reviews | Rating4.3 / 53 Reviews | Rating3.6 / 55 Reviews | Rating4.9 / 519 Reviews | Rating5.0 / 51 Reviews | |
| Popularity | Popularity2 booked | Popularity100+ bookings | Popularity45 booked | Popularity8 booked | Popularity19 booked | Popularity100+ bookings | Popularity2 booked | Popularity4 booked |
| Duration | Duration1 hr | Duration2 hr | Duration1 hr 55 min – 2 hr 10 min | Duration1 hr 15 min | Duration1 hr | Duration30 min | Duration4 hr | |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointTramstation Bahnhof SBB (Gleis 1), Centralbahnplatz 14, 4051 Basel (vor dem Hotel Euler) | Meeting pointvor dem Tinguely Brunnen, Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel | Meeting pointTinguely Brunnen, Steinenberg 3, 4051 Basel | Meeting pointZschokke Brunnen, Dufourstrasse 11, 4052 Basel | Meeting pointBarfüsserplatz, 4051 Basel | Meeting pointMünchensteinerstrasse 274a, 4053 Basel | Meeting pointMünchensteinerstrasse 274a, 4053 Basel | Meeting pointArt Clay Silber Atelier, Wiesenplatz 5, 4057 Basel |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic | LanguagesGerman | LanguagesGerman, French, Italian, English, Spanish | LanguagesEnglish, German | LanguagesGerman, English | |
| Provider | ProviderBasel Tourismus | ProviderBasel Tourismus | ProviderBaselcitytour | ProviderBasel Tourismus | ProviderExplorial | ProviderErlebniscenter GmbH | ProviderErlebniscenter GmbH | ProviderMein Meisterwerk |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationNon-refundable | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationNon-refundable | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 336 hours before |
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on "Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in BaselActivities near Eurovision Song Contest 2025
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from CHF 19
- Blacklight Mini Golf in Basel
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from CHF 15
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"Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
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from CHF 109
- Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
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from CHF 129
- "Bride Quest" Escape Game for a Bachelorette Party in Basel
"Bride Quest" Escape Game for a Bachelorette Party in Basel
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Ticket "Experience the Salt" at Saline Schweizerhalle
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Old Town Classic guided city tour Rheinfelden
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from CHF 150
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"Find-the-Code: Blackout" Outdoor Escape Game Basel St. Alban
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from CHF 8
- Street art and graffiti workshop for groups in Basel
Street art and graffiti workshop for groups in Basel
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from CHF 140
- Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
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from CHF 9.95
- Jakob's Basler Leckerly Manufaktur private tour
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Good to know about Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Travel guide
9 Highlights Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel
- About 250,000 visitors are expected.
- Each show is anticipated to have over 15,000 spectators, setting a new record.
- The city of Basel is planning numerous cultural events and festivals alongside the Eurovision Song Contest.
- For the first time, a "Green Carpet" event will be introduced to promote sustainability.
- The hosting will be handled by an international trio from Switzerland, Germany, and France.
- A special anniversary concert is planned to celebrate 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Ticket demand is so high that additional public viewing areas will be set up.
- The official Eurovision app this year offers enhanced features for an interactive experience.
- The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is deploying 85 extra trains to ensure all visitors reach their destinations quickly.
A selection of entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
- The sibling duo Abor & Tynna from Vienna will represent Germany with the song "Baller".
- The British trio Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom with "What The Hell Just Happened?".
- Celine Dion is in talks for a performance, 37 years after her victory for Switzerland.
- The Ukrainian entry "Bird of Pray" will be performed by the band Ziferblat.
- The Belgian artist Red Sebastian will perform the techno song "Strobe Lights".
Support Program for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Basel will feature a comprehensive support program during the ESC. This includes public viewing events, street festivals, and concerts with former ESC participants. The "Green Carpet" on the opening night is expected to be a highlight. Additionally, various themed evenings will celebrate Europe’s musical diversity.
Technical Innovations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The ESC 2025 will focus heavily on innovations. The stage will be equipped with the latest LED technology and will utilize interactive holograms for the first time. An improved "Connected Ball Technology" will be used for light and sound effects. Viewers can influence the stage design in real-time through a special app.
Audience & Expectations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The organizers expect a new record for audience attendance. An international crowd is anticipated on-site, which should create a special atmosphere. Demand for tickets has been immense, prompting the establishment of additional public viewing areas. Viewer ratings on TV are also expected to reach new highs.
Host City of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The venue accommodates around 12,000 spectators and is known for its modern technology and excellent acoustics. Basel was chosen as the host city due to its good infrastructure and prior experience with international large-scale events. Many cultural events are also scheduled around the time of the ESC in the city.
Participating Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
A total of 37 countries will compete in the ESC 2025. In addition to established participants like Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, smaller nations like San Marino and Malta will also be represented. As the host country, Switzerland automatically qualifies for the final. The semifinals will determine which other countries advance to the final.
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The ESC 2025 will be presented by an international trio. Switzerland will be represented by a well-known TV personality, while Germany and France will each provide an experienced ESC commentator. The selection aims to reflect European diversity and break down language barriers.
Favorites & Betting Odds for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Even before the event, some entries are considered favorites. The Swedish entry by the band KAJ is rated particularly strong. The British entry "What The Hell Just Happened?" by Remember Monday is also attracting a lot of attention. In the betting odds, Ukraine and Italy are also positioned high.
Special Performances at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
A highlight of the evening could be a performance by Celine Dion, who won the ESC for Switzerland in 1988. Rumor has it that she is planning a special anniversary performance. Additionally, a tribute concert will be organized to honor the competition's 70-year history.
9 Highlights Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel
- About 250,000 visitors are expected.
- Each show is anticipated to have over 15,000 spectators, setting a new record.
- The city of Basel is planning numerous cultural events and festivals alongside the Eurovision Song Contest.
- For the first time, a "Green Carpet" event will be introduced to promote sustainability.
- The hosting will be handled by an international trio from Switzerland, Germany, and France.
- A special anniversary concert is planned to celebrate 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Ticket demand is so high that additional public viewing areas will be set up.
- The official Eurovision app this year offers enhanced features for an interactive experience.
- The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is deploying 85 extra trains to ensure all visitors reach their destinations quickly.
A selection of entries for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
- The sibling duo Abor & Tynna from Vienna will represent Germany with the song "Baller".
- The British trio Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom with "What The Hell Just Happened?".
- Celine Dion is in talks for a performance, 37 years after her victory for Switzerland.
- The Ukrainian entry "Bird of Pray" will be performed by the band Ziferblat.
- The Belgian artist Red Sebastian will perform the techno song "Strobe Lights".
Support Program for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Basel will feature a comprehensive support program during the ESC. This includes public viewing events, street festivals, and concerts with former ESC participants. The "Green Carpet" on the opening night is expected to be a highlight. Additionally, various themed evenings will celebrate Europe’s musical diversity.
Technical Innovations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The ESC 2025 will focus heavily on innovations. The stage will be equipped with the latest LED technology and will utilize interactive holograms for the first time. An improved "Connected Ball Technology" will be used for light and sound effects. Viewers can influence the stage design in real-time through a special app.
Audience & Expectations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The organizers expect a new record for audience attendance. An international crowd is anticipated on-site, which should create a special atmosphere. Demand for tickets has been immense, prompting the establishment of additional public viewing areas. Viewer ratings on TV are also expected to reach new highs.
Host City of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The venue accommodates around 12,000 spectators and is known for its modern technology and excellent acoustics. Basel was chosen as the host city due to its good infrastructure and prior experience with international large-scale events. Many cultural events are also scheduled around the time of the ESC in the city.
Participating Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
A total of 37 countries will compete in the ESC 2025. In addition to established participants like Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, smaller nations like San Marino and Malta will also be represented. As the host country, Switzerland automatically qualifies for the final. The semifinals will determine which other countries advance to the final.
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The ESC 2025 will be presented by an international trio. Switzerland will be represented by a well-known TV personality, while Germany and France will each provide an experienced ESC commentator. The selection aims to reflect European diversity and break down language barriers.
Favorites & Betting Odds for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Even before the event, some entries are considered favorites. The Swedish entry by the band KAJ is rated particularly strong. The British entry "What The Hell Just Happened?" by Remember Monday is also attracting a lot of attention. In the betting odds, Ukraine and Italy are also positioned high.
Special Performances at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
A highlight of the evening could be a performance by Celine Dion, who won the ESC for Switzerland in 1988. Rumor has it that she is planning a special anniversary performance. Additionally, a tribute concert will be organized to honor the competition's 70-year history.
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