An English-speaking community located in the heart of Basel
Photo © Armin Roth
Share your interests with members from over 50 countries, improve your language skills, support the community and make new friends along the way.
See What We Do, check our Social Media Channels and talk to us at Centrepoint’s front desk during Front Desk Hours or at a Social Event.
Events
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
Next Events
Monthly and Special Events
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We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming Vernissage of Sheila Weir, celebrating her creative journey and inspiring work. The Vernissage will take place on Thursday, October 3rd, from 18:00 to 21:00, at our warm and welcoming Centrepoint Basel. If you're unable to join us for the Vernissage evening, don’t worry — the exhibition will be on display until Friday, October 31st, and you're warmly welcome to visit during our regular opening hours
Place: Centrepoint
Date and Time: Thursday 3rd October 18:00 - 21:00
Who: Members and guests
Cost: None, donations welcome
Registration: None, just drop by.The exhibition will run through until October 31st.
Weekly Social Events
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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
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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 -
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). More instructions
Volunteering
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
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The main objective for this role is to ensure the organisation of the 12 monthly Apéros per year with the support of a team of volunteers. Planning and purchasing material is as important as building and maintaining a team of four or five volunteers. You will need to have good organisation and planning skills as well as good attention to detail. Clear and concise communication skills are also key in this role as well as having enthusiasm and being able to interact well with other volunteers, members and general public.
This volunteering opportunity will start by January 2026. For further information, questions and contact, please reach out to Maarten under volunteers[at]centrepoint.ch
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Centrepoint is looking for volunteers to help at events during the day or the evening. We intend to create a pool of volunteers, to whom we send an e-mail when an event is coming up. The volunteers just sign up when they are available.
What will you do? Basically you assist the leader of the event in registering the participants, organising the payments, preparing the set up (and apero if needed) and related issues. You will be trained by the Volunteers or Activities Coordinator about how to proceed.
We are looking in particular for volunteers supporting events such as workshops, talks, vernissages, presentations and trips.
If you are interested, please contact our Activities Coordinator, directly at activities[at]centrepoint.ch or our Volunteering Coordinator, directly at activities[at]centrepoint.ch
Front Desk Hours
Centrepoint can be visited during the opening hours to connect with members. The Front Desk Volunteers are open for questions and will be happy to help.
Summer Opening Times: The Centrepoint front desk will remain open during July and August as normal except on Thursdays the desk will close at 13:00 (instead of 17:00)
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:
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
„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!“
„At Centrepoint I love working together with dedicated and skilled people on the communications team.“
„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.“
„Meeting wonderful people, at conversation groups made my integration to Basel so much easier.“
„I am enjoying my volunteering engagement for the highly diverse community at Centrepoint!“
Ukrainian Initiative
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:
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News
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Starting on the 3rd of October, this new group is for French learners at intermediate level. It will take place weekly on Fridays at 14:30.
For more information please contact our Conversations Coordinator, directly at conversations[at]centrepoint.ch
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This new watercolour painting group is just about getting together and enjoying the creative expression of watercolour painting. You don’t need any former painting experience to partake. Just become a member, drop by and give it a try. We can share ideas and inputs if we like. I can offer some tips on technique and where to obtain materials. If you have please bring your own materials. I can share mine if needed for a one time try.
If you are interested in becoming a member and joining the group please contact watercolour[at]centrepoint.ch
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Thursday 14.00-14.55 for beginners, A1-A2 level. This group is not suitable for absolute beginners, you need some knowledge of Spanish. If you are interested in becoming a member and joining the groupe please contact our Conversations Coordinator, directly at conversations[at]centrepoint.ch
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