Arrive relaxed by train – enjoy the views and the chance to make new Eurovision friends along the way.

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Take the bus, tram or ferry to get to the events. You can even travel for free with your Eurovision ticket or BaselCard.

Meet everyone with an open heart and respect – help make the Eurovision a vibrant celebration of diversity where everyone feels welcome.

Adopt Basel’s reusable culture: return your cups and plates to the food stalls to help reduce unnecessary waste.

Sort your waste and dispose of it properly – including cigarette butts and disposable vapes.

Bring a reusable bottle and refill it at one of Basel’s 200+ drinking fountains – stay refreshed on the go!

Map of fountains in Basel

Explore vegetarian or vegan dishes and discover how delicious plant-based festival food can be.

Help make the Eurovision accessible to all: be mindful, keep pathways clear, and offer assistance where needed.

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If you experience discrimination, hostility, or sexual violence, contact the Awareness Teams, the 24/7 Hotline, or visit one of the Safer Spaces.

Browse second-hand stores or fair-trade boutiques to find a memorable souvenir of your Eurovision experience in Basel.

Offers | Umwelt Basel (DE)

Discover Basel on two wheels: rent a bike and explore the charming streets and hidden corners off the beaten track.

Join a sustainable city tour to discover Basel’s greener side and get inspired for a better future.

Sustainable city tour of Basel

If you prefer to explore the city on your own, you can walk along the 4 km Klimaweg (Climate Trail) and learn lots of interesting facts from the signs along the way using QR codes.

Klimaweg Basel (DE)

Our goal is to create a celebration for everyone – regardless of physical, sensory or gender requirements. This means, for example:

• Barrier-free venues for wheelchair users
• Special offers for people with sensory impairments
• All-gender toilets
• Targeted training in the tourism sector – for example on racism, disability or LGBTIQ issues

The Eurovision should be as safe a space as possible for everyone – and where violence and hostility occur, those affected and those around them should receive professional support as quickly as possible. That is why Host City Basel-Stadt is offering round-the-clock assistance from specialists directly on site during the Eurovision via a 24/7 hotline, safer spaces at the venues and mobile awareness teams. These services are free, confidential and sensitive to discrimination. They are based on networked cooperation and training for those involved, such as volunteers, catering staff and private security personnel. This innovative project is supported by federal funding and is intended to provide impetus for other events in the future.

The catering at the Eurovision offers a wide range of culinary delights to suit every taste. It also sets a high standard for sustainable and enjoyable food that is good for people, animals and the environment.

• A high proportion of the food comes from within a 150 km radius
• At least 75% of all offerings are vegetarian or vegan
• Reusable tableware is used for serving food and drinks
• Food waste is avoided through various measures at the event venues: these include variable portion sizes and the donation of surplus food to local food save organisations.
• In addition, over 200 public fountains provide free fresh drinking water along the way.

Getting there is the biggest lever for a better carbon footprint – and that’s exactly where we come in:

• Public transport is already included in many tickets. Anyone travelling within the North-Western Switzerland (TNW), Lörrach Regional Transport Association (RVL) or Distribus areas can travel to and from the main event venues by bus, tram or train at no extra cost.
• In addition, SBB is running around 115 extra trains, and city trams and buses are running more frequently and for longer than usual.
• For night owls, there are also Eurovision Nightlines – so that everyone can get home safely, relaxed and in an environmentally friendly way after an unforgettable evening.

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The event will focus consistently on waste prevention. Various measures will be taken to achieve this:

• Disposable products such as flyers, single-use containers and giveaways will be avoided wherever possible.
• Decorations will be predominantly reusable or recyclable.
• The majority of temporary structures and materials are rented, shared or reused.
• Only reusable cups are used.
• Volunteers supervise waste collection points, while ‘Sustainability Heroes’ ensure that waste is sorted correctly on site. Various recyclable materials are collected separately, weighed and recycled.
• The waste management concept is designed to be inclusive: barrier-free and separate waste disposal is available at many locations.

Even independently of the Eurovision, the canton is committed to sustainability:

• Sustainable development (DE)
• Net zero by 2037 (DE)
• Equality and diversity (DE)

Since December 2024, Basel has been certified as a sustainable destination according to the internationally recognised TourCert standard. Basel is thus the second Swiss city after Zurich to receive external sustainability certification according to the criteria of the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council).