Which city will host Eurovision 2025? Basel is the city that will host Eurovision 2025 on May 13, 15, and 17. Basel is the third-largest city in Switzerland and is known as the cultural capital of Switzerland.

Basel will host Eurovision 2025! The Swiss city will host the competition during May, with the first semi-final taking place on May 13, the second semi-final on May 15, and the grand final on May 17. The hosting venue will be St. Jakobshalle, which is expected to accommodate about 12,000 spectators during each show.

Basel is the third-largest city in Switzerland and is known as the country’s cultural capital. The city has a population of about 180,000 residents. The city was founded by the Romans as early as 43 BCE. The language spoken in Basel is German.

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Getting to Basel:

The nearest airport to Basel is located in France, in the town of Saint-Louis, called “EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg”. An alternative option is to fly to Zurich and then take a one-hour journey to Basel.

Hotels:

There are about 10,000 hotel rooms in the Basel area. Of these, about 1,000 are within walking distance of the city center, and about 6,100 more are accessible within 15 minutes of the city center. The remaining rooms are within 30 minutes, including accommodation options across the border in Germany and France. There are also private individuals renting out their apartments through Booking and AirBNB. With Basel’s selection to host the competition, most available rooms have been booked. The remaining available rooms are very expensive.

Transportation:

Tourists coming to attend the competition can enjoy an extensive electric tram system operating throughout the city. Additionally, buses and taxis are available.

Economy:

As of 2024, Basel ranks fifth in the list of the world’s most expensive cities according to the American consulting firm Mercer. The local currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc, denoted as CHF. The franc is divided into 100 centimes. Switzerland is not part of the European Union, and therefore is not obligated to use the Euro, but some shops may accept Euros.

Language:

Switzerland has several linguistic regions. The largest is the German-speaking region covering about 63% of the population, located mainly in the north, east, and center of the country. The French-speaking region covers about 23% of the population, mainly in the west. The Italian-speaking region covers about 8% of the population, mainly in the south. Switzerland also has a Romansh-speaking region, spoken by less than 1% of the population, mainly concentrated in the canton of Graubünden in the east.

Despite this division, many Swiss speak more than one official language, and English often serves as a bridge language between different regions.

Basel, where the competition will be hosted, is a German-speaking city. In Switzerland, particularly in Basel, English is widely spoken. About 60% of the Swiss population speaks English, although proficiency levels vary from region to region. In large cities like Basel, the level of English is very high.

Entertainment spots in Basel:

Basel offers a wide variety of central entertainment venues. Here are some of the most prominent:

• Tinguely Fountain: A fountain built in 1977 by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, combining sculptural machines with water. (Address: Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel)
• Stadtcasino Basel: A 19th-century concert hall offering various performances and cultural events. (Address: Konzertgasse 1, 4051 Basel)
• Markthalle: An indoor market offering a wide variety of world cuisines, with covered seating areas. (Address: Steinentorberg 20, 4051 Basel)
• Kunstmuseum Basel: The largest museum in Switzerland, dedicated to art.
• Basel Zoo: A zoo offering a wide variety of animals and dedicated to species conservation.
• Old Town: An area with narrow streets, boutique shops, and historic buildings, such as the Basel Minster.
• Tierpark Lange Erlen: A free animal park with various animals and play areas for children.

Basel also offers many options for culinary experiences, culture, and art, making it an interesting and diverse destination.