Basel – host city out of passion
For major international sporting events such as the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, the host city of Basel does its best. Its central location in the heart of Europe, excellent transport links, first-class infrastructure and many years of experience in organising major events make Basel the ideal venue. But Basel is also always on the ball as the “Cultural capital of Switzerland” and as an internationally important innovation hub.
Easily accessible
Located in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France, Basel is easily accessible from everywhere thanks to the binational EuroAirport and excellent connections to the European rail and motorway network.
Top event infrastructure
As an event location, Basel has a top event infrastructure. St. Jakob-Park, the venue for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, is the largest football stadium in Switzerland. Built by the world-famous Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron, it is one of the most beautiful stadiums in Europe.
Recurring sporting highlights
With the multifunctional St. Jakobshalle, Basel also has one of the most advanced event halls in Europe. Major international sporting events such as the Longines CHI Classics Basel show jumping tournament, the Swiss Indoors Basel tennis tournament and the Yonex Swiss Open badminton tournament are held here every year. European and World Championships and Cups are also held here – in addition to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, the Fencing EURO 2024, the Women’s EHF EURO 2024 and the FEI World Cup Finals 2025.
Cultural capital of Switzerland
With almost forty museums – including world-famous ones such as the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Fondation Beyeler – no other European city offers a comparable density of culture. Thirteen bearers of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious international award for architects, have built in Basel or the surrounding area, including Herzog & de Meuron, Renzo Piano, Frank O. Gehry and Zaha Hadid. The multi-award-winning Basel Theatre, the Stadtcasino Basel with one of the best music halls in the world, internationally renowned orchestras and numerous festivals create a unique, inspiring atmosphere in Basel.
With almost forty museums – including world-famous ones such as the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Fondation Beyeler – no other European city offers a comparable density of culture. Thirteen bearers of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious international award for architects, have built in Basel or the surrounding area, including Herzog & de Meuron, Renzo Piano, Frank O. Gehry and Zaha Hadid. The multi-award-winning Basel Theatre, the Stadtcasino Basel with one of the best music halls in the world, internationally renowned orchestras and numerous festivals create a unique, inspiring atmosphere in Basel.
Important innovation hub
Basel is also always on the ball when it comes to innovation. Basel is one of the most productive and innovative business and research centres in the world. World-renowned life sciences and pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Roche and Lonza have their headquarters here. Together with research-based companies from the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, agritech and ICT sectors, the University of Basel, the ETH Biosystems Department and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, they form a world-leading life sciences cluster.
Basel is also always on the ball when it comes to innovation. Basel is one of the most productive and innovative business and research centres in the world. World-renowned life sciences and pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Roche and Lonza have their headquarters here. Together with research-based companies from the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, agritech and ICT sectors, the University of Basel, the ETH Biosystems Department and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, they form a world-leading life sciences cluster.
Your stay in Basel
Make the most of your stay in Basel to experience the city from its most beautiful side. You will find all the important information on sights, events, museums, restaurants and accommodation on the Basel Tourismus website.
Make the most of your stay in Basel to experience the city from its most beautiful side. You will find all the important information on sights, events, museums, restaurants and accommodation on the Basel Tourismus website.
Information for event organisers
Would you like to organise an event in Basel yourself? The External Affairs and Marketing Division of the Canton of Basel-Stadt provides free support with various services that are necessary for the smooth, successful organisation of your event, without all the red tape.
Would you like to organise an event in Basel yourself? The External Affairs and Marketing Division of the Canton of Basel-Stadt provides free support with various services that are necessary for the smooth, successful organisation of your event, without all the red tape.