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Festive stayChristmas 2026

Basel Christmas Market

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Your design hotel in the Old Town

At the gateway to Basel's Old Town, Hotel D 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, walk to the medieval lanes, the cathedral and the wooden chalets, then return in the evening to the comfort of a design room fully renovated in 2025.

26 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 · ~150 chalets · 4 festive venues

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The Basel Christmas market, square by square

Five festive venues to explore on foot from the hotel.

  • Münsterplatz — A few minutes' walk from Hotel D, 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.
  • Barfüsserplatz — The 13-metre Christmas pyramid towers over chalets selling decorations and crafts.
  • 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.
A lively commercial street at night, decorated with arch-shaped light garlands, with many pedestrians and illuminated shop signs.

Basel's Old Town in festive dress

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

  • The illuminated Mittlere Brücke, a stone's throw from the hotel, 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.
  • The banks of the Rhine, 2 minutes' walk away, for a quiet stroll after the market.
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Your Christmas stay at Hotel D

Fully renovated in 2025, Hotel D combines design, well-being and a charming atmosphere in the heart of Basel.

An ideal base to enjoy the Basel Christmas market on foot, without a car.

  • A 4-star design hotel on the Blumenrain, at the gateway to the Old Town.
  • Tram 8 at the Schifflände stop, and Freie Strasse a 5-minute walk away for Christmas shopping.
  • Rooms from Cosy to the Junior Suite with panoramic terrace, and Deluxe Family rooms for travelling with children.
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Time for yourself after the market

After the December cold, the sauna is yours, with no booking and no fixed hours.

The 45 m² Fitness Studio, equipped by Technogym, completes the wellness area. In the morning, the breakfast buffet sets you up for the day; at any time, the D Trolley offers:

  • premium coffees and teas
  • cold drinks
  • a warm break on your way back from the chalets
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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.
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Practical information

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Staying in Basel's Old Town

From the Blumenrain, the whole Christmas market can be explored 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 tram: line 8, Schifflände stop.
  • By car: A3, exit 4 "Klybeck", then Spitalstrasse to the Blumenrain.
  • By plane: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse, 8 km away, about 20 minutes.
  • Good to know: walk or take the tram in the evening; check the programme on bs.ch/weihnachtsmarkt.

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