← Back to events
Basel Herbstmesse
Fair
One of Switzerland's oldest fairs, running since the fifteenth century, with roasted chestnuts and traditional Basel treats a highlight.
30 OCT
Basel, Switzerland
Running since 1471, Basel's Herbstmesse (Autumn Fair) is one of the oldest continuously held fairs in Switzerland — originally a trade fair, now a large public festival that still keeps some of its historic character alongside modern fairground attractions.
Roasted chestnuts are a genuine seasonal tradition throughout the fair, along with Basler Mehlsuppe (a traditional roasted flour soup) and other regional specialities that have been part of the fair's food culture for generations.
Highlights
- ✓Running since 1471
- ✓One of Switzerland's oldest fairs
Getting In
🆓No ticket required
Since
📅1471
Some recipe photos courtesy of Openverse and Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under Creative Commons licenses.