Hello everyone!

This is my third month after moving in Basel to do my PhD (28, m). Most of my weekends have been non-exciting so far and it seems that anything here costs a fortune compared to Germany where I used to live the year before.

I will start soon a German course to enhance my German but I would like to know about other social activities that are free or affordable to do around the area. I am open to all kinds of social activities so feel free to suggest whatever you can call (best would be to recommend dating-related activities ).

I am also open if someone would like to have a walk or a drink. Feel free to message me.

Cheer!
Homo sapiens

get used to it!

A pessimistic welcome from the club president

Welcome- move to Zurich.

For dating, use Tinder ( or Grindr ! ) I've friends using both, they meet plenty of people.

Also go to Meetups/Facebook and sniff around for Basel.
Basel has a massive English speaking community due to the Pharma companies.

hi,

I have lived in Basel for 26 years and I can honestly say I have never been bored. I work in Zurich but I am always happy to get back home to Basel, I would suggest that if you are on Facebook join Basel Flouncers, Basel Folk also look on Meetup.com for social groups in Basel. Also join GLocals and Internations and you will find even more social activities. If you are interested in the theatre then there are many different theatre groups such as the Basel Panto group, the semi circle etc.

Before I moved to Basel I lived in the UK and there is a lot more going on here than there was in the UK and what is even better is you do not require a car.

Have fun

Martin

I would love to move to Zurich but can't afford it currently, in addition to the commuting cost. So, I will stick to Basel at the moment but thanks for the tip

Thanks for the advice. I am using Tinder, Badoo, and Lovoo .... no luck so far
Also, meetup is quiet dead here
I am actually a pharmacist but I am working at Uni so don't get to meet so many people who are based in Basel.

Thanks Martin for the tips I will check the groups/websites you recommended. I hope they can come with something useful.

On Facebook: Basel Flouncers for real life events and Basel Folk to chat and get to know people/Basel.

Many people will be away over Christmas and the NY but if you post something here with a definite plan (such as: "Let's go for a drink at 8pm on Saturday - who's up for it?") you should get responses.

Thanks Adrian. I believe I am a member now

hi,

17 years ago I met my wife in Basel and we have married for 16 years. It is definitely a matter of taste and there is a lot rivalry between Basel and Zurich but I definitely prefer Basel to Zurich.

I know a lot of people who have lived in Basel and then moved away and missed it.

Have fun
Martin

Basel and Zurich both have their advantages and disadvantages and I believe those who first arrive in Switzerland to live in one, will forever prefer it to the other.

Unless you like sunshine and don't like fog. In which case Zurich is shit.

Indeed I think Zurich compensates for the lack of sunshine with money shine!

After many, many years on this planet I can honestly say I have never been bored. This is probably because I don't rely on others to entertain me. There is nothing, anywhere, that isn't interesting. I live in a town of 18,000 people, if you go to the town hall and get the town's information sheet we have 48 different clubs, groups and hobbyists. Basel can almost certainly do better. There can be no excuse, it's up to you.

"After many, many years on this planet" .....

I got the opposite impression, I find that most people at uni is based in basel, and there are always aperos going on and stuff, but I guess it depends on the department/group.

Most common cheap social activity is drinking beer I believe. Students go to skubar which is managed by the student association so very cheap.
Is there a PhD club in you department maybe? or maybe you can join some other association.

Indeed. Only 10% of those working in my department are in Basel

My department isn't that big and I think I am the youngest in it, so nothing really useful there in this part.

Let me just assure you that people older than you are fun and interesting too. But you'll probably only realize that when you are older.

Anyway, you've only been here a little while. With all the advice you've received soon you'll complain you have too much to do!

I don't have a dog in this fight as I live in the better part of the country, but... Basel is far nice than Zurich.


HAppy Christmas!