Meet new people in Basel
New in Basel, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Basel, from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Basel lies in the tri-border area between Switzerland, Germany and France and, with around 14,000 students - above all at the University of Basel, Switzerland's oldest university - is a compact student city on the Rhine. The lively Kleinbasel with the Rheingasse and the Rhine promenade forms the heart of going out, while the Buvettes along the riverbank become a meeting point in summer. Those who study here swim down the Rhine in summer, party in clubs like the Nordstern, and experience the Basler Fasnacht.
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Event highlights in Basel
The best spots and tips for students in Basel
Kleinbasel & Rheingasse
Bars and clubs in the city's liveliest nightlife district
Nordstern
Techno and house on the floating club in the Rhine harbour
Rheinschwimmen & Buvettes
Drifting down the Rhine in summer and hanging out on the riverbank
Kaserne Basel
Concerts and parties in the largest centre for the independent scene and pop music
New in Basel? Here is how to connect
Basel has around 14,000 students at 3 universities, in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why we are building S'Up. Instead of sitting alone in Basel, you see in the app what is happening near you, join spontaneous events or start your own, from a casual meetup to Kleinbasel & Rheingasse. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Basel. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.
Frequently asked questions about Basel
How do I find new friends in Basel?
The easiest way is through shared activities, from sports to game nights to the semester party. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Basel, with zero dating pressure. That is exactly what we are building S'Up for: in the app you see which spontaneous events and meetups are coming up near you and join with a single tap. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.
What is there to do in Basel?
Basel has plenty to offer students: Kleinbasel & Rheingasse, Nordstern or Rheinschwimmen & Buvettes are popular spots. Once S'Up launches, you can find new events there and people to explore them with.
Is S'Up worth it for students in Basel?
With around 14,000 students at 3 universities, Basel has plenty of people looking to connect. S'Up is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline. The iPhone app launches soon; until then there is the waitlist.
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