Mother’s Day in Basel

In Switzerland, we celebrate Mother’s Day on 11 May 2025. Basel is the perfect place for a little surprise, with the very best art, culture and haute cuisine on the agenda – all day long.

10 tips for a magical Mother’s Day in Basel

Heritage

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Mother’s Day brunch

Turn Mother’s Day into something truly special and treat your mum to an exclusive brunch. On 11 May 2025, a lovingly prepared buffet awaits you at Heritage Basel with a varied selection of breakfast classics, seasonal delicacies and sweet treats. 

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© Jason Gulley, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

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Sunday tour: “Wildlife Photographer of the Year”

See selected nature photographs on an interactive tour through the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” special exhibition at the Natural History Museum Basel. 

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Tea Time uff em Rhy

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Afternoon tea on the Rhine

Give yourself a weekend treat with afternoon tea on a boat. A delicious selection of teas by London Tea awaits you – accompanied by sweet, hearty pastries and home-made scones.

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Merian Gärten Basel / Merian Gardens Basel

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Walk in the Merian Gardens

After afternoon tea on the Rhine, the Merian Gardens are an ideal spot to walk off all the treats you’ve eaten. Did you know that they’re home to Europe’s largest publicly accessible collection of the historic bearded iris?

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Switzerland Meeting Trophy

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Guided tour: Basel’s strong women

Pioneering, influential, fierce. On this monthly tour, you and your guide will walk in the footsteps of the city’s famous women. 

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Theater Basel Tanzstück

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Go to the theatre

Spend the evening together at Theater Basel and enjoy the performance of “Go With Your Heart” – a dynamic, contemporary dance piece that traces a unique path through the space between art, performance and choreography. 

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Relaxation and wellness

Who doesn’t need the occasional break to bring their body and mind into harmony? Help your mother feel good and relax with a wellness voucher. Or even better: go along with her! Basel and the region have plenty to offer, from water parks to steam baths. 

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Restaurant_Beyeler

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Art Breakfast

The “Art Breakfast” at the Fondation Beyeler offers an artistic start to the day. After an enjoyable breakfast at the Beyeler Restaurant im Park, art educators will take you on a tour of the current exhibition. 

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Bottomless Mother’s Day brunch

On 11 May 2025, the Grand Hotel Euler invites you to a Mother’s Day brunch. A sumptuous buffet with savoury dishes, sweet delicacies and bottomless Prosecco awaits guests. If the weather is fine, the brunch will take place on the hotel’s terrace. 

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An art walk along the Rhine

We encounter art in public spaces not only in squares, fountains and churches – it also surprises us in unexpected places. Discover works such as “Basilisk” and “Travelling Helvetia” on the Basel art walk. 

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