Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3 p.m.
Meeting point: Museum entrance
Christmas in Basel had and still has many faces. For the Klingental nuns in the Middle Ages, it was a symbol of Christian charity. Even today, gifts are given to loved ones - often less for religious than for social or consumer-related reasons. In this guided tour, we look at the historical changes to Christmas celebrations: What was served up in Basel households in the past? When were Christmas trees put up? And has Freie Strasse always sparkled during Advent?
At the end of the tour, we invite you to enjoy some Gutzi and Hypokras and talk about your own Christmas traditions.
Guided tour: Salome Bender and Désirée Hess, Co-directors Museum Kleines Klingental
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: CHF 10.-/7.-
Meeting point: Museum entrance
Christmas in Basel had and still has many faces. For the Klingental nuns in the Middle Ages, it was a symbol of Christian charity. Even today, gifts are given to loved ones - often less for religious than for social or consumer-related reasons. In this guided tour, we look at the historical changes to Christmas celebrations: What was served up in Basel households in the past? When were Christmas trees put up? And has Freie Strasse always sparkled during Advent?
At the end of the tour, we invite you to enjoy some Gutzi and Hypokras and talk about your own Christmas traditions.
Guided tour: Salome Bender and Désirée Hess, Co-directors Museum Kleines Klingental
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: CHF 10.-/7.-
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