Markets and flea markets in Basel

Vintage and second-hand – is that your thing? Either way, the cheerful, colourful flea market hustle and bustle invites everyone to browse, watch and snap up bargains. At the Marktplatz and the district markets in Basel, it’s best to get up early to get your pick of the diverse regional products on display here.
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Marktplatz

From Monday to Saturday you will find fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy produce and much more local products from Basel and the region at the Marktplatz.

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Matthäusmarkt

Every Saturday, the Matthäusmarkt market takes place on the busy Feldbergstrasse in the heart of Kleinbasel and has become a popular neighbourhood meeting point.

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Christmas market

The Basel Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is one of the prettiest and largest in Switzerland.

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Trendy flea markets in Basel

Who knows, maybe you’ll discover your new favourite piece right here?

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Flea market Petersplatz

It doesn’t have to be new, but special? 

Saturday is flea market day on Petersplatz! There certainly is something for everyone.

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Flea market Barfüsserplatz

Every other Wednesday, flea market aficionados and antique lovers flock to Barfüsserplatz in the middle of the city centre in search of more or less precious treasures.

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District flea markets

The small but exquisite district flea markets are a real insider’s tip! Here, you can browse to your heart’s content and get in touch with local people.

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Indoor flea market

Twice a month, the street food stalls in the Alte Markthalle give way to the flea market tables.

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Evening flea market

The evening flea market under the dome of the Alte Markthalle is something for those who are well-rested: it does not open until 5.00 pm.

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Good to know.

  • Most flea markets take place at weekends. The only exception is the Barfüsserplatz flea market: it is organized on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

    You can find more useful information about the markets on the website of the canton of Basel-Stadt.

  • In addition to the well-known Petersplatz and Barfüsserplatz flea markets, smaller district flea markets are organized in Basel on a regular basis. The indoor flea markets in the Alte Markthalle are also popular.