An English-speaking community located in the heart of Basel

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.

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

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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.

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Monthly and Special Events

• Apr 3rd: Artwall Vernissage

  In the months of April and May, Centrepoint‘s Artwall will be hosting an art exhibition showcasing the talents of artist Gudrun Sallaberger-Plakolb.

  

  Place: Centrepoint Hallway
  Date and Time: Thursaday 3rd April 18:00 - 20:00
  Who: Members and guests
  Cost: Free, small donations are welcome

  Having started her creative journey in Sweden in 2001, Gudrun has constantly expanded her repertoire of techniques working with oils, pastels, watercolour and mixed media. For the last eight years she has mainly been working with soft pastels in the photorealistic way. The theme of her work is often symbolic and enigmatic.

• Apr 9th: Private tour of Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
• Apr 16th: Next Welcome Coffee at Café Huegenin
• Apr 17th: Next Monthly Apéro
• Apr 26th: Tour of Goetheanum

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

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

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

• Helpers for Apéro Team

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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.

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:

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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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Advertise in Horizon Magazine, offer discounts or privileges to our members or become a sponsor.

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• Fasnacht Glossary

  

  Access the Fasnacht Glossary by Violetta from the "Verschnuuffer" Clique to guide you through the "drei scheenschte Dääg"

• New partnership with BaselConnect

  

  Centrepoint is happy to announce our new established partnership with BaselConnect. Expats in Basel can benefit from BaselConnect as they are a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting increased cultural understanding and exchange between Basel expats and locals in the tri-national region in Switzerland.

• Launch of Creative Studio

  

  We expand our arts and crafts activities with Creative Studio. Relax and have fun while learning and enjoying a variety of simple creative activities with Alessandra. Read more

• New German Conversation Group: Pre-Intermediate Level
• New English Conversation Group: Advanced Level, C1-C2

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