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Basel Christmas Markets 2026: Festive Travel Guide | The Sybarite

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As the snow begins to fall, covering the ground with a light dusting, the sound of music can be heard playing softly in the distance.

It’s -1 degrees but, despite the cold snap, there is a distinctive atmospheric warmth. It could be the sweet smell of glühwein, or the soft glow of fairy lights strung throughout the streets, but the cosy sensation is undeniable. It’s Christmas time in Switzerland and it is pure magic.

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