We live around this area and have noticed over the past two weeks two gliders continually circling above head at a relatively low height.

Now, I realise that this is what gliders do in general (circling on thermals and all that) and that the zoo is in a small depression, not to mention Sankt Margarethen hill, which could lead to good thermals, however, I and the Mrs are mildly surprised (not to mention the children, although their excitement is for different reasons) to see gliders flying over such a heavily populated area.

We've also lived in this area for 5 years and never noticed them before, unless, of course, a new aerodrome has opened up.

Anybody got any clue as to what they might be doing if not just hanging on the breeze?

I have been asking myself the same question. I can see them from Binningen.

They are coming for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Seriously, I have not seen them ??

That's the Segelflugtage 2010. Glider's day... (this translation sounds kinky to me)
http://www.segelflugtage-basel.ch/2010/

We watched them taking off and landing this morning.. before the heat set in.

Located behind the hospital, here:
Google Maps

Was interesting for about an hour.

CK

Doh! Guess I'll have to bookmark it for next year...

Although, still a bit odd, as we have been seeing them for more than just this weekend - unless they were doing practice runs.

Thanks!

you probably need to wait more than one year, i thought these days are just every 2nd year. but, this spot up there is one of the best for watching the sunset!

Saw one yesterday. Odd looking crate. Looked like it had been made from a few.

I was cycling back from the station last night and also saw one - nearly crashed my bike as I was so surprise - it did look pretty low!

I'm jealous...It looks fun.