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Basel Christmas Market

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2 squares

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Late Nov-Dec 23

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Location

City: Basel

Canton: Basel-Stadt

Region: Basel Region

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Duration2-4 hours
Indoor/OutdoorOutdoor
Categoryculture
SubcategoryFestival

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