Basel Autumn Fair

Of seasonal interest

Description

When the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, the people in Basel look forward to a colourful time that makes children's hearts beat faster and allows adults to wallow in nostalgia: the Basel autumn fair (Herbstmesse). On our tour you'll learn all about the oldest fair in Switzerland and its history stretching back almost 550 years. Be tempted by the aroma of candy floss, gingerbread and roast chestnuts, stroll with us through the hustle and bustle and learn intriguing facts about this old tradition.

Additional charge

Tours ending after 6.00 pm are subject to an evening surcharge of CHF 60.
Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to an express surcharge of CHF 50.

Meeting point

In front of Peterskirche