What does a night out cost?
A draught beer (0.5 l) costs CHF 7.70 on average, a Stange in bars CHF 5.50. Cocktails cost CHF 14–19, and at Bar Rouge you pay CHF 20 entry on Saturdays. All guide prices.
All costs and money-saving tips ↓Basel Stag Do & Bachelor Party: Your Plan from the Rhine to Kleinbasel
Beer from the brewpub in Kleinbasel, bars on Steinenvorstadt, a club on a cargo ship and the Rhine in summer: here's how to put together your own stag do or hen party in Basel and pick your things to do.
Good to know
Stag & hen do planning tips
Getting home at night
On Fridays and Saturdays trams 1, 6, 8, 14, 15 and 16 run between 01:00 and 04:00, mostly every hour, with no surcharge. During the week the last tram goes at around 01:00. Taxi: 061 333 33 33 or 061 222 22 22.
BVB night timetable ↗How late are things open?
Pubs and bars may open until 01:00, and until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Clubs have longer permits. During Art Basel in June, closing times indoors are lifted.
What's banned in Basel
Peeing in public costs CHF 50, littering CHF 80 to 100, and jumping off a bridge into the Rhine CHF 150. Bluetooth speakers outdoors are banned from 22:00, and quiet hours start at 23:00.
Getting there
From Zurich in 52 to 54 minutes, from Bern in 56 minutes, from Freiburg im Breisgau in around an hour. From EuroAirport, bus 50 takes 16 minutes to Basel SBB station. Long-distance coaches stop on the south side of the station.
Hotel for your stag or hen do
At Basel Backpack a bed in an 8-bed room costs CHF 36–42. Every guest gets the BaselCard at check-in, with free travel on trams and buses. Avoid Art Basel week in June, when the hotels are full.
Weather and plan B
July is the warmest month, averaging 20.2 °C, and May is the wettest. Plan B: escape rooms by the station, bowling at Stücki Park, karting in Weil am Rhein or fondue on a boat.
Fasnacht rules
Basel Fasnacht, the city's carnival, starts at 04:00 on the Monday after Ash Wednesday with the Morgestraich. According to the Fasnacht committee, painted faces, cardboard noses, bawling and too much alcohol are frowned upon.
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Basel stag and hen do ideas
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Rooms 2 minutes from Basel SBB station, with a battle mode from 7 people, and rooms in St. Johann.
14 lanes at Stücki Park, indoor karting just over the border in Weil am Rhein.
Swimming in the Rhine in summer, a ferry that runs on the current, fondue on a boat or rafting.
A brewery aperitif or 50 litres of your own beer in Gundeli, a keg to tap yourself at the Fischerstube.
A cocktail class at L'Atelier, workshops with spirits at Herz.
A surprise menu in complete darkness on the Gundeldinger Feld.
A guided walk over the Münsterhügel or a chocolate tour through the city.
🏆 Legendary
🍻 Bars & pubs Bar Rouge
Sky bar on the 31st floor of the Messeturm, 105 m up, with a club on the 30th floor too at weekends. Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00: women from 21, men from 23, entry CHF 20 on Saturdays. The stag and hen package with a lounge and 2 magnums of Moët costs CHF 500.
Valhalla
Viking-themed bar with live music and beer, open until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and until 03:00 on Thursdays, closed on Sundays. Bands play regularly, and the drinks and food menus are online as PDFs. Enquiries on 061 271 26 26.
L'Atelier
Bar and eatery on Elisabethenstrasse with its own gin and signature drinks made with homemade syrups, until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Tables are for 2 hours; the event room holds 100 people, and the whole venue with its courtyard 250.
Bar Les Trois Rois
Bar in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois on Blumenrain, right on the Rhine, daily from 09:00 to 24:00, a meeting place for Basel locals and hotel guests. Even an alcohol-free cocktail costs CHF 22. Book tables on +41 61 260 50 02.
Cargo Bar
Arts bar on St. Johanns-Rheinweg with gigs, DJ nights and exhibitions, open until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The first table for up to 6 people has a CHF 100 minimum spend, each additional one CHF 50, double on Fridays.
Flanagan's
Irish pub by the Kunstmuseum with 85 seats inside and 110 outside, and sport on 4 screens. A 1.5 l pitcher of Feldschlösschen costs CHF 24, cocktails CHF 14.50–15.50. Pub quiz on Sundays; book seats for a match on 061 283 28 28.
Club 59
Bar, lounge and club at Steinenvorstadt 33 with more than 100 cocktails, more than 100 single malts and more than 100 gins, over 400 spirits in total. The website doesn't give opening hours, so call 061 281 59 50 first.
KaBar
Bar in the Kaserne with big terraces, panini, antipasti and aperitifs. Draught beer from CHF 5.50. Book tables for 20 people at most by phone on +41 61 681 47 17; there are no private events.
soho basel
Bar, lounge and club on around 550 m² over three floors on Steinenvorstadt, until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Cocktails cost CHF 15–19, draught beer CHF 6 for 25 cl. Card payment only; book tables via WhatsApp.
Mr. Pickwick Pub Basel
English pub on Steinenvorstadt with draught beer from England and Ireland, live sport and seats outside. Karaoke on Fridays from 21:00, and bookings before 20:30 are welcome. The pub is air-conditioned.
Barfly
Gin bar in the St. Johanns-Vorstadt with more than 338 gins and a tasting board of 4 gins. Open until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Private events for up to 50 guests, gin tastings on request on 061 262 01 38.
Herz
Cocktail bar and neighbourhood pub on Clarastrasse with a view of the Stadtbrennerei distillery's still, and lots of drinks made with its spirits. For groups there are cocktail workshops or a distillery tour with a tasting; quote on request.
Irrsinn Bar
Bar on Rebgasse with blues, rock and metal on the speakers and a big selection of spirits; cocktails are mixed to order. Open until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Sundays and Mondays. There's a smoking area.
Sandoase am Dreiländereck
Beach bar at the Dreiländereck, daily from 11:30 from April to September. From November to February it becomes a winter village with fondue and raclette, and the chalet holds up to 140 people. Groups of 20 or more book at least 72 hours in advance.
🏆 Legendary
🪩 Clubs Nordstern
Club in the lower deck of a converted cargo ship in the Kleinhüningen Rhine harbour; tram 8 or bus 36 to Kleinhüningen. Club nights usually start at 22:00 or 23:00, advance tickets about CHF 20–35. Minimum age 20, and payment at the bar is cashless.
🏆 Legendary
🪩 Clubs Das Viertel Klub
Club with its own rooftop restaurant on Münchensteinerstrasse, with a programme ranging from chart and '90s hits to techno, Afrobeat and gigs. Minimum age 18 or 20 depending on the party. On Thursdays, Studentenfutter XXL is for over-18s with no entry fee.
Obsession Latin Club
Latin club on Clarastrasse with salsa, bachata, reggaeton and dembow, Thursday to Saturday from 22:00 to 05:00. More than 500 guests on 2 floors. VIP packages: CHF 380 for up to 5 guests with 1 bottle, CHF 760 for 8 guests with 2 bottles.
HEIMAT Basel
Club, comedy and gigs under one roof on Erlenmattweg. Club nights usually run from 23:00 to 05:00, from minimal and tech house to Afro and queer parties. Book tables and lounges via a form on the website.
Elysia Club
Techno and house club on the Dreispitz site, club nights from 23:00, advance tickets. Photos and videos are banned inside, and you can be refused entry even with a ticket, in which case you get your money back.
Kuppel
Gig and club venue with two rooms, the Kuppel and the Nest, in the Nachtigallenwäldeli. Parties start from 23:00, mostly over-18s. Payment is cashless only, and bags can be no bigger than 30 x 20 x 15 cm.
AdventureRooms Basel
Escape rooms 2 minutes from Basel SBB station, daily until 22:30, by booking only. Indoors for 2 to 12 people, in battle mode from 7 people. Per person you pay from CHF 47 for two down to CHF 32 for six. Outdoors there's the MiSSiONS game as a stag and hen special.
Room Escape Basel
Escape rooms on Elsässerstrasse in St. Johann, one hour per game. A room for 2 to 6 players costs from CHF 79 per group, Burg Drachenfels for 4 to 8 players from CHF 129. Monday to Friday before 16:00 there's CHF 20 off.
Rhine swimming
In summer the people of Basel swim in the Rhine, with their clothes kept dry in a Wickelfisch dry bag, from CHF 20.90. Only for strong swimmers, never alone, and only once the water is 18 °C. You get in from the Kleinbasel bank; jumping off bridges is banned, and stay sober.
Bowling by Arena (Stücki Park)
14 lanes for bowling and HyperBowling at Stücki Park in Kleinhüningen. A lane costs CHF 45 per hour with shoes, 6 people per lane at most. Open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Food is served in the HyperBar.
Kartraceland Weil am Rhein
Indoor go-kart track of around 700 m just over the border in Weil am Rhein, prices in euros: 15 minutes €22, two 16-minute sessions €39. The track explicitly offers stag and hen dos, with food from the bistro. Mondays and Tuesdays by arrangement only.
Unser Bier – Brewery Aperitif & Brewing Experience
Brewery in Gundeli: an aperitif with a tour from 15 people, 2 hours with beer and snacks for CHF 30 per person. In the brewing experience the group brews 50 litres of its own beer for CHF 160 a head. The brewery taproom seats 80 people.
Fondue and party boat from Schifflände
Evening trips from Schifflände in winter, every hour from 17:00: cheese fondue à discrétion as a 3-course menu with the trip for CHF 80. There are winter boat deals for groups of 10 or more, and party trips in autumn. Boats can also be hired privately.
Cocktail class at L'Atelier
Mix and drink 3 cocktails yourself, plus a glass of prosecco and an aperitif platter, 90 to 120 minutes. From 6 people you pay CHF 84 per person, smaller groups a flat CHF 420. Afterwards you just stay put at the bar.
Basel Rhine ferry Leu
One of four Rhine ferries that glide across the river using only the current, CHF 2 per crossing. Outside operating hours you can hire it for up to 16 people; the first hour costs CHF 150, with a table and stove for fondue you bring yourself.
Restaurant Schlüsselzunft
Restaurant in what the owners say is Basel's oldest guild house, open Monday to Saturday from 11:30, closed on Sundays. For events there's the Zunftsaal, the Vorgesetztenstube and the Zunftstube, plus a bar and bistro. Ask about banquets via a dedicated form.
Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen
Inn in the St. Alban-Tal with rooms for every group size: the Künstlerstube for 20 to 36, the Sternensaal for 40 to 100, the vaulted cellar for up to 80 and the courtyard garden for up to 200 people. In summer there's the Rhine terrace on St. Alban-Rheinweg.
Brasserie Volkshaus Basel
Brasserie in the Volkshaus in Kleinbasel serving market-cuisine classics, evenings Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00. Groups of 12 or more book by phone or email. In good weather the courtyard is open, and the IMI Bar is in the same building.
Restaurant Löwenzorn
Restaurant in the Old Town with cheese fondue on the menu, open until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts events and banquets for 10 to 100 people by arrangement. Book tables online.
Zum Braunen Mutz
Beer hall on Barfüsserplatz with around 300 seats and hot food all day, until 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. The speciality is the half-metre-long cordon bleu with mountain cheese. For events there's the Premier Étage room.
Walliser Kanne
Restaurant with cheese fondue in three versions and raclette à discrétion (as much as you like), open until 24:00, closed on Sundays. The main room has 70 seats and the dining room upstairs 50, with banquets for up to 110 people. Tables can only be booked by phone.
blindekuh Basel
Dining in complete darkness on the Gundeldinger Feld. The surprise menu costs CHF 78 for 3 courses, CHF 90 for 4. You choose the menu in the light, which is also where the phones stay. Open Wednesday to Saturday, and on other days for groups.
Markthalle Basel
Market hall by Basel SBB station with lots of food stalls, such as arepas, Greek food and momos. Open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Book tables via the website; the stalls have their own, shorter opening hours.
Rostiger Anker
Restaurant right on harbour basin 1 in the Rhine harbour, with 30 seats inside and 60 outside. The season runs from the end of March to the end of December, Wednesday to Friday until 23:00, closed on Mondays and Sundays. Book via the website or by phone.
Restaurant Gifthüttli
Traditional Basel pub with a wood-panelled interior, a few steps from Marktplatz, open daily until 23:00, kitchen until 22:00, public holidays included. Banquets on request, and in winter a lounge for aperitifs and fondue. Book online.
Restaurant Fischerstube / Ueli Bier
Brewpub on Rheingasse since 1974; you can see the brewhouse and fermentation cellar from the dining room. Order a 5 or 10 litre oak keg to tap yourself in advance. The Antoniterkeller holds up to 50 guests, and there's a beer garden in summer.
Basel: The Best of Basel Guided Bike Tour
You cycle around 12 flat kilometres in about 3 hours, from the St. Johanns-Tor over the Dreirosenbrücke through Kleinbasel and Grossbasel, again and again along the Rhine. On the way there's a break at the Minster with refreshments and two Basel specialities. The ideal active start to the day that gets your group through the city together. Book early; places are limited.
Near Basel: Rafting Tour on the Rhine
Action on the water: you head downstream on the Rhine in an inflatable raft in the Basel/Freiburg area. The cracking outdoor highlight for groups who want to do something on their stag or hen do rather than just drink. It depends on the weather, so book early and pack a change of clothes.
Basel: Graffiti & Urban Art Workshop with Snacks & Drinks
Spray can instead of paintbrush: in this workshop you create your own graffiti together, snacks and drinks included. A creative, relaxed item with a clear souvenir, guaranteed to get the group laughing and give you a group photo. Give your team size in advance and book.
Basel: 2-Hour Historical Old Town Walking Tour
In two hours a guide takes you from the Tinguely Fountain over the Münsterhügel and past the Town Hall through the winding lanes of the Old Town. The relaxed daytime item that gets the whole group on board before you head to the bars of Kleinbasel in the evening. Book in advance and agree the meeting point with the group.
Basel: Swiss Experience – Chocolate Tasting & City Tour
Taste Swiss chocolate while exploring the city: this combined tour takes you through Basel in around 2.5 hours, with chocolate stops along the way. A slightly different daytime item that goes down well with a stag group too and fits easily before the evening programme. Book in advance.
Basel: Traditional Swiss Dinner – Cheese Fondue
Cheese fondue with a starter and dessert: the rustic Swiss group dinner where everyone dips into the same pot. A cosy item that gets the group round one table before moving on to the bars. Book a table for the whole group in good time.
Basel: Bike Tour Through 3 Countries in 60 Minutes
Switzerland, Germany and France in one morning: in around 60 minutes you cycle across three national borders around Basel. A short, punchy item with plenty of photo and story value for the group, which combines easily with an evening in the bars. Secure places in advance.
Basel: City Tour in a Vintage Tram
A city tour with a dash of nostalgia: you take a ride round Basel in a historic tram. The comfortable, weatherproof item for the group, ideal if not everyone fancies long walks. It can be chartered, so ask in advance for the whole group.
From Basel: Day Trip to Colmar, Haut-Kœnigsbourg & Ribeauvillé
Full-day trip into neighbouring Alsace with Colmar, Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle and the wine village of Ribeauvillé. The relaxed road-trip item for groups who want a day out of the city, with plenty of chances to try Alsace wine and specialities. Book early; it's popular at weekends.
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Twelve stops, 2,000 years of history: by bus with an audio guide you see the highlights from the Dreiländereck to the Minster at a relaxed pace. The easy overview item for the first day, which keeps even a larger group together without stress. Secure tickets in advance.
Basel: Jakob's Basler Läckerli Bakery Tour
Behind the scenes at Switzerland's oldest biscuit maker: in around 60 minutes you learn the history of the Basler Läckerli and try recipes from three centuries. A short, cheap item with a tasting that works well as a filler between the daytime and evening programmes. Register in advance.
Basel: City Tour – The Essentials
Compact guided tour of Basel's most important spots, from Marktplatz to the Old Town. A clear, predictable start for groups who want to get to know the city first and then head straight for the nightlife district. Sort out the meeting point and group size in advance.
Mittlere Brücke / Rhine bank
The Mittlere Brücke links Grossbasel and Kleinbasel, around 100 m from the city centre. In summer the Rhine swimmers get in on the Kleinbasel bank. Jumping off the bridge is banned and costs a CHF 150 fine. A good meeting point for the group.
Marktplatz / Town Hall
Meeting point on Marktplatz in front of the red Town Hall. On Mondays there's a food market from 08:00 to 14:00, Tuesday to Thursday the city market until 14:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 17:00. There's no market on Sundays and public holidays.
Basel SBB station
Meeting point at Basel SBB station. On Friday and Saturday nights, trams 1, 6, 8, 14, 15 and 16 and several bus lines run between 01:00 and 04:00. AdventureRooms' escape rooms are 2 minutes away.
Barfüsserplatz
Barfüsserplatz at the start of Steinenvorstadt, with the Zum Braunen Mutz beer hall right on the square. On Friday and Saturday nights, trams run home from here between 01:00 and 04:00.
Kleinbasel & Rheingasse
Meeting point on Rheingasse in Kleinbasel. This is where the Fischerstube brews its Ueli Bier, with the Ueli-Brau-Bar next door. On nearby Rebgasse are the Volkshaus with its brasserie and Irrsinn Bar.
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Neighbourhoods
Where to party in Basel: the neighbourhoods
The Mittlere Brücke links Grossbasel and Kleinbasel, and you can walk to the bars on both sides. Tram 8 takes you to the harbour. On Fridays and Saturdays trams run between 01:00 and 04:00.
Kleinbasel
For a brewpub and a Latin club
On Rheingasse, the Fischerstube has been brewing since 1974; order the keg you tap yourself in advance. In the Kaserne you drink at KaBar on big terraces, and on Clarastrasse Herz mixes drinks with spirits from the Stadtbrennerei distillery. At Obsession you dance salsa until 05:00.
Steinenvorstadt
For bars, karaoke and a beer hall
On Steinenvorstadt, soho has three floors open until 04:00, and Mr. Pickwick has karaoke on Fridays from 21:00. On Barfüsserplatz you sit in the Zum Braunen Mutz beer hall with around 300 seats. At the Kuppel in the Nachtigallenwäldeli, parties start at 23:00, and payment is cashless.
Old Town & Marktplatz
For fondue and a traditional Basel pub
In the Old Town, the Walliser Kanne serves fondue in three versions and raclette à discrétion, and Gifthüttli is a wood-panelled traditional Basel pub. Löwenzorn hosts banquets for up to 100 people. On Blumenrain you drink at the Bar des Trois Rois with a view of the Rhine.
Station & Gundeli
For a market hall and a brewery
By Basel SBB station, the Markthalle is open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. In Gundeli you brew 50 litres of your own beer at Unser Bier or eat in complete darkness at blindekuh. Das Viertel has a club and a rooftop restaurant on Münchensteinerstrasse, with free entry on Thursdays.
Harbour & Dreiländereck
For a club on a boat and a beach bar
In the Rhine harbour, Nordstern sits in the lower deck of a cargo ship, over-20s only. At harbour basin 1 you eat at the Rostiger Anker, and at the Dreiländereck, where three countries meet, there's the Sandoase, with a fondue chalet for 140 people in winter. Stücki Park has 14 bowling lanes, open until 24:00 at weekends.
Sample itinerary
48 hours in Basel: a stag and hen do itinerary
This is what a weekend that works in Basel looks like, with a different focus depending on your group. You'll find every venue in the planner above, where you can swap out individual stops.
Friday
- 19:00 Fischerstube
Brewpub on Rheingasse; order a keg in advance.
- 21:30 Irrsinn Bar
Blues, rock and metal on Rebgasse.
- 23:30 Obsession
Latin club until 05:00, VIP package for the group.
Saturday
- 14:00 Karting
Indoor karting in Weil am Rhein, prices in euros.
- 18:00 Zum Braunen Mutz
Half-metre-long cordon bleu on Barfüsserplatz.
- 21:00 soho basel
Three floors on Steinenvorstadt.
- 23:30 Nordstern
Club in a cargo ship, over-20s only.
Friday
- 18:30 Cocktail class
At L'Atelier, CHF 84 per person from 6 people.
- 21:00 blindekuh
A surprise menu in complete darkness.
Saturday
- 11:00 Chocolate tour
Chocolate in the city; what's included is in your booking.
- 14:30 Rhine ferry
Across the Rhine on the Leu ferry, CHF 2.
- 19:00 Walliser Kanne
Fondue in three versions.
- 22:00 Bar Rouge
Stag and hen package with a lounge and Moët, Fridays only.
Friday
- 19:00 Goldener Sternen
Inn in the St. Alban-Tal, with rooms for any group.
- 21:30 Barfly
More than 338 gins in the St. Johanns-Vorstadt.
Saturday
- 11:00 Old Town walk
Two hours from the Tinguely Fountain.
- 15:00 Unser Bier
Brewery aperitif with a tour from 15 people.
- 18:30 Fondue boat
Fondue à discrétion on the Rhine, in winter.
Your group's a bit different? The itinerary generator builds a plan around your group, budget and mood, using the same venues.
Budget
How much does a stag or hen do in Basel cost?
Draught beer costs CHF 7.70 on average, cocktails CHF 14–19. Escape rooms, a brewery aperitif and bowling cost between CHF 8 and 47 per person.
| Option | Per person | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| One night out | €60–130 | pub or beer hall with food, bars, club |
| A day with an activity | €95–195 | plus an escape room, bowling, karting or a brewery |
| Weekend | €210–470 | two nights out, one activity, one night in a double room, travel not included |
💡 How to save
- Use the BaselCard: if you stay overnight in Basel, the BaselCard gets you free travel on trams and buses.
- Escape as a group of six: at AdventureRooms the price drops from CHF 47 per person for two to CHF 32 per person for six.
- Share a lane: a bowling lane costs CHF 45 per hour for up to 6 people, shoes included.
- Order a pitcher: at Flanagan's a 1.5 l pitcher of Feldschlösschen costs CHF 24.
- Free on Thursdays: Studentenfutter XXL at Das Viertel has no entry fee.
Guide prices per person, based on the prices of the venues and tours on this page. The bride or groom usually doesn't pay; their share is split across the group. The planner above adds up what your programme costs.
All prices in euros, converted at the ECB rate of 9 October 2026. Travel isn't included, as that depends on where you're coming from. Accommodation is based on the country's price level. Work out your own budget with the cost calculator.
Seasonal tips
Seasonal highlights in Basel
These festivals, fairs and events come round every year. If your weekend falls on one of them, the city and the hotels will be full.
🎭 Basel Fasnacht
Three days from the Monday after Ash Wednesday, starting at 04:00 with the Morgestraich.
🖼️ Art Basel
Art fair in June with more than 200 galleries, the busiest hotel week of the year.
🥁 Basel Tattoo
Around 9 days of drumming shows and bagpipes in July.
🏊 Basel Rhine Swim
On a Tuesday in August at 18:00, with more than 5,000 people in the water in good weather.
🎡 Basel Autumn Fair
Around two weeks of funfair from the end of October to mid-November.
🎄 Christmas market
From the end of November to 23 December on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz.
Year-round highlights
- Basel Minster
Red sandstone, coloured roof tiles, two towers, built between 1019 and 1500.
- Rhine ferries
Four ferries glide across the Rhine using only the current, all year round.
- Town Hall
Red facade on Marktplatz, with a courtyard and arcades to look round.
Questions
Basel stag do and hen party FAQ
Where can large groups book in Basel?
The Goldener Sternen has a hall for 40 to 100 people and a courtyard garden for up to 200, and the Walliser Kanne does banquets for up to 110. L'Atelier hires out the whole venue for 250, and the Sandoase a chalet for 140 in winter. Groups of 20 or more book there at least 72 hours in advance.
How old do you need to be to get into the clubs on a stag do or bachelorette party in Basel?
At Bar Rouge on Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00, women from 21, men from 23. Nordstern lets you in from 20, Das Viertel from 18 or 20 depending on the party, and the Kuppel mostly from 18 on party nights. Always bring ID.
Can you swim in the Rhine?
Yes, in summer once the water is 18 °C, only if you're a strong swimmer and never alone. You get in from the Kleinbasel bank; jumping off bridges costs a CHF 150 fine. Swimming under the influence of alcohol isn't allowed, and neither are lilos.
What can you do in Basel when it rains?
Escape rooms at Basel SBB station or in St. Johann, bowling at Stücki Park, karting in Weil am Rhein or the blindekuh dark restaurant. In winter, fondue on a boat from Schifflände.
Is a stag do or hen party in Basel banned anywhere?
Partying is allowed, but peeing in public costs CHF 50 and littering CHF 80 to 100. Bluetooth speakers outdoors are banned from 22:00. At Fasnacht, costumed groups with cardboard noses and lots of alcohol are frowned upon.
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