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Mother’s Day in Basel
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
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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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2
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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3
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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4
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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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.
In German
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6
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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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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