City market
The Basel city market is the largest and most traditional fresh produce market in the city. Almost 90 per cent of the fruit and vegetables on offer at the city market come from the immediate vicinity of Basel. This guarantees not only fresh, seasonal goods, but also short travel distances.
Fresh produce from the region in the heart of Basel
For regional producers, the city’s most traditional and biggest fresh goods market is a matter close to their hearts. Located in front of the historic City Hall (Rathaus), the market is a colourful event, offering an abundance of delicacies and specialities such as vegetables and fruits, flowers, sausages, mushrooms, honey, baked goods, tea and much more. A cup of coffee, a delicious lunch and cosy seating complete the market. The market has a long tradition and is situated at the heart of Basel in an exclusive business area. Gourmets will find delicacies and specialities from the region and the marketeers offer personal advice.
Opening times
Tuesday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
No market on Sundays and public holidays.
No market from 10.03. - 12.03.2025 (Basel Carnival)
Special market hours
Sundays open for business, open from 1 to 6 pm:
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Pictures City market
1/6Three quarters of the fresh produce from the Basel City Market comes from the immediate vicinity of Basel. This guarantees not only fresh, seasonal produce, but also short travel distances.
© Kanton Basel-Stadt, Foto: B. Matthiessen
Information for market traders
Basel city centre traffic concept
Market traders do not require a special access permit. The market permit is also the entry permit for the city centre and must be carried in the vehicle by the permit holder.
Would you like a stand?
There are currently vacancies for fresh produce vendors at the Basel City Market from Tuesday to Thursday. To find out more, please contact the Basel-Stadt Cantonal Office for Fairs and Markets.
