Centrepoint

Events

Artwall Vernissage Meet open-minded people from all over the world in a casual and inviting atmosphere at our social events. Enjoy informative talks, inspiring discussions and exciting excursions.

All events are open to members and guest.

Activity Groups

Activity groups enable members to share common interests in a relaxed social atmosphere. Join an existing group or create your own.

Conversation Groups

Baseldütsch Conversation Group Practise and improve you language skills in a safe and friendly space. Choose from a variety of languages including English, German and Swiss German. Click here for details, which languages are currently being offered and when.

Next Events

Monthly and Special Events

Oct 16th: Next Welcome Coffee at Café Huegenin
Oct 17th: Next Monthly Apéro
Nov 15th: Artwall Vernissage

Centrepoint is hosting an art exhibition showcasing the talents of Garance MONFORT

Place: Centrepoint Hallway
Date and Time: Friday 15th November 18:00 - 21:00
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome

Garance MONFORT grew up in France in a family of artists. She pursued her artistic career and studied a post diploma in history of art at the Sorbonne in Paris, as well as training to become an art teacher. Life, travels, and discovering the world, from Ireland, England, Australia to Switzerland. She’s also a singer-songwriter and has been performing live, solo, and with different bands singing Jazz, blues, and rock. Garance’s artwork has been shown in galleries internationally, in Australia, Ireland, England, France and Switzerland. She currently lives in Basel Switzerland where she paints in her studio and plays music."

Weekly Social Events

Kaffee auf Deutsch:
Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:30

An opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee. Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.

Place: Centrepoint
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome
Coffee Morning:
Fridays 10:30 - 12:30

A popular weekly chance to meet other members, make friends and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. There are volunteers at the coffee morning to welcome new members and show guests around.

Place: Centrepoint
Date and Time: Fridays 10:30 - 12:30
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome
Kaffee auf Deutsch:
Fridays 14:00 - 15:30

Another opportunity to practise your German in a friendly environment whist having a cup of tea or coffee. Members with all levels of German knowledge are welcome.

Place: Centrepoint
Date and Time: Fridays 14:00 - 15:30
Who: Members and guests
Cost: Free, small donations are welcome

How To Find Us

From Barfüsserplatz you can take the stairs via Lohnhofgässlein (1) to Lohnhof (blue arrows) or follow the tram tracks up Kohleberg (2) (green). The nearest tram station is Musik-Akademie (3, purple).

Volunteering

Volunteers Group Picture

Whatever your interests, skills or time budget, you are welcome to contribute. Start your own activity group, lead a conversation group, organize events, help with marketing or become a volunteer for a day..

Current Vacancies

Marketing Data Specialist
Helpers for Apéro Team
English Conversation Group Leader

Front Desk Hours

Centrepoint can be visited at any time during the hours below to learn more what Centrepoint is about.

Join Us

Become part of our community. Meet open-minded people, join our activities or volunteer to enrich our club life. Why? Find some answers of our members:

Heidrun

„Centrepoint is a great place if you want to connect with people. Volunteering is the way to get in touch with the club members, socialise and learn about the fascinating stories they have to share.“

Heidrun, Communications Coordinator

Wouter

„Apart from the language lessons, trips, talks and aperos, Centrepoint is the place to meet people from diverse and interesting backgrounds. Giving back to a community that has done so much for me is very satisfying. Centrepoint has people at its heart, and its heart is for the people.“

Wouter, Volunteer Coordinator

Michelle

„I’m excited about my role as Trips Coordinator and the chance to discover more about the beautiful city of Basel and its surroundings. It’s also a great way to support Centrepoint, since all its activities are managed entirely by volunteers.“

Michelle, Trips Coordinator

Bronwen

„Almost anything can be interesting if you dig deep enough. That’s why I agreed to take over as Talks Coordinator – and because nothing virtual can ever match the concentration and excitement of a live, in-person event.“

Bronwen, Talks Coordinator

Jan

„Centrepoint is the result of a unique vision and a dedicated team of volunteers. I am proud of what all of us, from the oldest to the newest members, have accomplished over the years. May our "home" in the beautiful Lohnhof continue to thrive as a place where everyone feels welcome, enjoys meeting people and has the urge to get involved.“

Jan, Centrepoint founding members and, well over 25 years later, still an active member and volunteer

Maria

„I love Centrepoint for its diversity, you will find people from over the world who can share their own story of Swiss integration and inspire you!“

Maria

„At Centrepoint I love working together with dedicated and skilled people on the communications team.“

Maik, Website Manager

Alison

„I really enjoy being a volunteer at Centrepoint. It gives me meaning and purpose as well as plentiful opportunities to socialise with the members of this great community.“

Alison, Horizon Editor

Ilma

„Meeting wonderful people, at conversation groups made my integration to Basel so much easier.“

Ilma, Marketing and more

Yana

„I am enjoying my volunteering engagement for the highly diverse community at Centrepoint!“

Yana, Social Media Manager

Ukrainian Initiative

Ukraine Ribbon

For more than a year, Centrepoint’s Ukrainian Initiative has provided a kind and welcoming oasis for refugees from the conflict in Ukraine. More about the Initiative and how your support can help: