Upcoming
UpcomingFestival
Blaulichttag Basel: Police and Rescue Open Day
- When
- Sat Sep 11, 2027
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Free
Upcoming: Blaulichttag Basel: Police and Rescue Open Day
Blaulichttag Basel: Police and Rescue Open Day
FestivalAltstadt Grossbasel
Where
Altstadt Grossbasel, Barfüsserplatz
Setting
Outdoors
Language
German
What you need to know
- Come and go, since it runs nonstop
- Hosted by Dani von Wattenwyl, the showmaster for the day
- Expect big crowds: thousands came to the 2025 edition, so plan around busy spots with small kids
About
Blaulichttag is Basel's open day for the emergency services. Professionals from the cantonal police, the rescue service and other blue-light organizations show the public how they work and answer questions face to face. It suits kids who stop to stare at every police car or ambulance, and their curious older siblings. The talk is in German, but seeing the crews up close needs no German.
Where it is
Barfüsserplatz
4001 Basel
Resources
Common questions
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