Barfüsserplatz, Basel
Address
Barfüsserplatz, Basel
GPS
47.5548828, 7.5888588
Located directly in the heart of Basel, the Barfüsserplatz is home to the Barfüsserkirche. It’s also a major transportation center. In this metropolis, eight separate tram lines crisscross each other to reach every corner.
As early as the year 1100, a commercial community stood on the current site of Barfüsserplatz, replacing the Barfüsserkirche as one of the four cores of the valley town, the heart of the city of Basel.
Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz host one of Switzerland’s largest and most picturesque Christmas markets. The city’s cultural attractions are bolstered in the weeks leading up to Christmas by a plethora of events and outstanding special displays in the museums.
The market takes place at Barfüsserplatz from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In the heart of the city, you can find inspiration in the diverse selection of goods and services on sale, as well as the chance to unearth hidden gems.
