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Basel Tourism Surges in 2025 with 11.2% Rise in Overnight Stays
Published: December 21, 2025 · Period: 2025-09-01 – 2025-09-30In September 2025, Basel saw a significant rise in tourism, with a 6.8% increase in arrivals and an 11.2% increase in overnight stays compared to 2024, indicating a growing interest in the city as a travel destination. Hotel occupancy rates also improved, particularly in 4- and 5-star accommodations, and the majority of visitors were domestic, with notable contributions from Germany and the United States, suggesting a sustained upward trend in Basel's tourism sector.
In September 2025, Basel experienced a notable increase in tourism activity compared to previous years. Arrivals reached 163,582, marking a 6.8% rise from 2024 and a 9.3% increase from 2023. Similarly, overnight stays totaled 300,682, which is an 11.2% increase from 2024 and a 13% rise from 2023. This upward trend suggests a growing interest in Basel as a travel destination.
Hotel occupancy rates were also higher, with 76.2% of available rooms occupied, compared to 68.9% in 2024 and 63.7% in 2023. The 4- and 5-star hotels accounted for the majority of overnight stays, with 168,192 stays, followed by 3-star hotels with 115,155 stays. This indicates a preference for higher-end accommodations among visitors.
The primary contributors to overnight stays were domestic travelers from Switzerland, accounting for 37.8% of the total, followed by visitors from Germany (13%), the United States (11.3%), the United Kingdom (5.8%), and France (2.9%). Notably, there was a significant presence of visitors from the United States, which may reflect increased transatlantic travel or targeted marketing efforts.
No significant seasonal effects or special events were apparent in the data, suggesting that the increase in tourism is part of a broader trend rather than a temporary anomaly. Overall, the data indicates a robust growth in Basel's tourism sector, with increasing international interest and higher hotel occupancy rates across various categories.
Table 1: Overnight Stays by Country of Origin in September 2025
| Country of Origin | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Share of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweiz | 68,786 | 113,598 | 37.8 % |
| Deutschland | 21,908 | 39,234 | 13.0 % |
| Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika | 16,392 | 34,008 | 11.3 % |
| Grossbritannien | 9,180 | 17,386 | 5.8 % |
| Frankreich | 5,066 | 8,582 | 2.9 % |
| Other | 42,250 | 87,874 | 29.2 % |
| Total | 163,582 | 300,682 | 100.0 % |
Table 2: Overnight Arrivals and Overnight Stays in September 2025
| Category | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Share of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4- und 5-Stern | 86,506 | 168,192 | 42.7 % |
| 3-Stern | 63,289 | 115,155 | 29.2 % |
| Keine Kategorie | 30,718 | 60,396 | 15.3 % |
| 1- und 2-Stern | 30,467 | 50,481 | 12.8 % |
| Total | 210,980 | 394,224 | 100.0 % |
Table 3: Arrivals and Overnight Stays in September by Year
| Year | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Avg Daily Overnight Stays | Occupancy Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 163,582 | 300,682 | 10,022.7 | 76.2 % |
| 2024 | 153,106 | 270,408 | 9,013.6 | 68.9 % |
| 2023 | 149,604 | 266,020 | 8,867.3 | 63.7 % |
Figure 1: Overnight Stays by Origin of Visitors in the last 24 Months
Additional resources: Tourismusstatistik 2024
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