Mother’s Day in Basel

In Switzerland, we celebrate Mother’s Day on 12 May 2024. Basel is the perfect place for a little surprise, with the very best art, culture and haute cuisine on the agenda – all day long.

9 tips for a magical Mother’s Day in Basel

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A stroll followed by brunch

Kick off Mother’s Day with a leisurely stroll along Rehbergerweg towards the Vitra Design Museum. You can then top off your morning with a delicious brunch at Depot Deli next to the museum.

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"Ingenious Women" at Kunstmuseum Basel

In the current exhibition “Ingenious Women”, the art museum presents around 100 works by successful female court painters, teachers, entrepreneurs and publishers from the 16th to 18th centuries.    

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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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Matinee at the Stadtcasino Basel

The Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra is performing a matinee to mark Mother’s Day in the Hans Huber Saal at the Stadtcasino Basel. This room, in the classical style, is renowned for its outstanding chamber music acoustics.

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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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“Carmen” at Theater Basel

Forget the traditional costumes and clichés: here, Carmen is presented as a modern, glamorous rebel. Dive into a world of temptation and independence – the perfect opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable theatre experience.  

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Wasserschloss Bottmingen

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Fine dining at Schloss Bottmingen

Cap off the day with a delicious Mother’s Day dinner at Schloss Bottmingen restaurant. This romantic waterfront castle dates back to the 13th century and is one of the few buildings of its kind still to be found in Switzerland today.

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