Brunch on a Farm in the heart of Basel – Schallenurseli
June 7, 2020
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Schallenurseli is a seasonal restaurant located on a farm in St. Margarethen, Basel. Here, I review their brunch offer…
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Pick your own strawberries at one of our local farms
May 24, 2021
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What better way to get out into the beautiful farming landscape in Basel land than to make a visit to a local farm and self pick Strawberries. A worth while thing to do in Basel this Summer.
Supporting the Things to do in Basel blog
February 21, 2021
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The Basel bag is the 2021 sponsorship item for the blog. Buying one of these bags keeps the Things to do in Basel blog going, thanks for supporting us! Louise
A guide to making great food choices
December 26, 2020
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What we eat is the single biggest determinant of our health – short term and long term. It is also deeply personal, connected with culture, emotions and preferences. We all yearn after family favourites, treats from our childhood or national favourites such as fish and chips or mac and cheese. Often, what we like to eat or are used to eating, is not always what is best for our health. Are you like many people, confused by the enormous amount of information about different diets that are often contradictory. All the more reason to ignore the so-called experts and eat what you want, right? Life is short after all and food is a pleasure in life!
A fun day out to Maisprach – wine tasting, a historic flour mill, terrace dinning and much more!
December 8, 2020
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A day out in the little farming and wine producing town of Maisprach for wine tasting, dinner on the terrace, polish pottery, a lovely cafe or visiting a historic flour mill.
Visit over 300 amazing museums, with the museums pass
October 17, 2020
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The museums pass will get you and your children access to over 300 museums in Switzerland and over the border in France and Germany.
Beer tasting and great food at Matt and Elly’s microbrewery
September 30, 2020
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Matt and Elly is a small micro brewery, bar and restaurant is near the Musical Theatre in Basel. It has a large terrace area outside and prides itself in offering their own craft beers and locally sourced food and plant based options for the environmentally conscious diner. The bar is very arty, cool and there is a mellow vibe to this place which is terribly inviting.
The very beautiful Merian Gärten
September 28, 2020
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What better way to spend a few hours on a Summer or Autumn day than wandering around the immaculate, beautiful and vast Merian Gärten in Basel. Villa Merian was gifted to Christoph Merian on his wedding day in 1824 by his father. The villa was used as Christoph and his wife Margaretha Burckhardt as a summer residence and was gifted to the Christoph Merian Stiftung in 1886. In 1968 the Christoph Merian Stiftung gave Merian Gärten to Basel City so, we can all say we own a small piece of this amazing house and garden.
A visit to the oldest bakery in Basel
June 10, 2020
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Backerei KULT is a very old bakery, opened first in the 1700s and boasts a wood burning oven and a long queue to get in!
My four favourite buvettes – the best way to enjoy views of the Rhine
June 1, 2020
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Enjoy Basel’s warm evenings or sunny afternoons at the numerous buvettes that are spread out along the Rhine. A buvette is a popup, seasonal bar that serves apero nibbles, sandwiches and other fast foods along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Perfect for lazy summer afternoons watching the world go by, watching the sunset over the Rhine, resting after a Rhine swim or just hanging out with family and friends.
Pick your own flowers in one of Basel’s sustainable, flower fields
May 22, 2020
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Visit one of Basel’s flower fields and pick your own flowers fresh that day! Open May-October every year, TWINT payment or leave you money in the payment bin. A very sustainable thing to do in Basel.
A Classic Basel Tote
May 16, 2021
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Swiss beauty – skin and haircare products review
October 30, 2020
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Hi, my name is Louise and I am a skincare junky. I am constantly in search of a new wonder cream, lotion of potion to make the best of myself. Here, I review all things Swiss beauty.
My Basel Guides and Reviews
August 2, 2020
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The latest and best things to do in Basel is written by Louise Haughton an Expat who has lived in Switzerland since 2007. Let her guide you around the Basel region and beyond.
Get lost in the maize labyrinth at Mathis-hof
July 7, 2020
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Mathishof has the most amazing, Enter the labyrinth and wind your way through the maize to find 4 or 5 kids play areas that include slides, swings, trampolines and other fun things to play on. Take the zip line through the maze to cut a corner or wander around until you find the exit. The labyrinth is not so complex that you can get lost but you do need a good 30 mins to 1 hour to enjoy it fully. Be warned, I imagine many children could spend a lot longer than that though!
Swimming in the natural waters of the Natur Bad in Riehen
May 1, 2020
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Riehen’s Natur bad designed by the famous architects Herzog & du Meuron, the pools are cleaned by reed beds so, the water has no chlorine added to it. Make this a Thing to do in Basel this summer.
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Oh wow, I already start missing the warmth of the sun on my skin and the long, warm nights out in Basel when I see your wonderful pictures! Basel is just amazing!