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Mother’s Day in Basel

In Switzerland, we celebrate Mother’s Day on 10 May 2026. 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 — Turn Mother’s Day into something truly special and treat your mum to an exclusive brunch.

Sommershooting Pati Grabowicz — Safely around Basel – take a guided tour of the city with a difference. On our bike tour, you’ll explore the places of interest outside the city centre – at a leisurely pace along quiet paths.

Theater Basel Tanzstück — In May as well, the programme at Theater Basel is diverse – richly filled with opera, drama and ballet. Look forward to spectacular productions and enjoy a special evening together on one of Switzerland’s most prestigious stages.

For a limited time only – experience the spectacular Cézanne retrospective at the Fondation Beyeler. With around 80 works, the exhibition focuses on the final and most significant phase of the French painter’s career.

Merian Gärten Basel / Merian Gardens Basel — When the weather is fine, a stroll through the blooming Merian Gardens is highly recommended. Did you know that they’re home to Europe’s largest publicly accessible collection of the historic bearded iris?

Tea Time uff em Rhy — 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.

Surprise your mum with a trip to the Vitra Campus. Discover architecture, design and nature on a stroll through the extensive grounds, and round off your visit with a relaxing break at the VitraHaus Café.

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.

Studer-van-den-Berg_square — Discover a whole new side to Basel – on the ARTour, you can use the app to discover eleven augmented-reality artworks in the city centre.

Switzerland Meeting Trophy — 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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