Programme

Work with KuKuk’s planners to design your own life-like playground model, grab a cordless screwdriver and angle grinder and build it yourself using robinia wood.

Make your mark by screen printing cool designs onto your own clothes, be it socks or T-shirts. Or pick out a suitable item of clothing for yourself on site.

See how climate-positive heating works. Innovators will demonstrate how wood is converted into heat and charcoal and answer your questions.

The technology is well developed and the costs are low: learn more about solar power and how you can set up your own solar power plant at home.

Will cleaning soon only be done by robots? Find out how technological advances are changing the cleaning industry.

Every surface is different: discover how specialised techniques can remove graffiti from a wide variety of materials.

Work under supervision to sheet metal the entrance to the tinsmith’s workshop and gain an insight into their work. A ping-pong table is available for those who want to relax.

The Birreria Due Palme microbrewery produces its beer on site. Treat yourself to a cool beer, learn about the brewing process, and enjoy the groovy music.

Experience the hustle and bustle of a workshop specialising in metal casting. The art foundry works closely with artists, architects, galleries, and museums.

Take a break in this charming oasis with industrial charm: all kinds of thirst-quenching drinks, wood-fired pizza, grilled meats, and surprises await you.

Rusty, used, marked by their previous life and yet assembled, welded, screwed, plugged or bent into something completely new. In and around the studio you will find works of art from the large to small, and from 9 pm the workshop is transformed into a concert venue.

Join BauBüro In Situ on a guided tour of the construction site of the main building B2 and discover the Alti Papieri cooperative.

Donald Jacob is an artist, author and landscape architect. During Industry Night, he will open his studio and showcase new works at the intersection of art, landscape and the future.

Take a tour for an inside look into the heart of BVB and learn how the control centre, transport services, workshops, and partners work closely together.

Experience the work of the network service: observe an accident simulation, learn more about the cooperation between involved parties, and gain insight into the process and significance of so-called targeted inspections.

The production team maintains the railway facilities and manufactures the tracks. In the workshop, they will show you how CNC milling machines are used and how tracks are shaped.

Every centimetre counts: learn about the five steps involved in rail joining and the role played by the grinding machinery.

Heavy equipment is put to use here, like a suspended rail section being lifted by a gantry crane.

The green space team maintains all green areas in the BVB network using sophisticated equipment and special vehicles.

Try out the SAP mobile order entry for yourself, create service requests, and have BVB specialists walk you through the features.

BVB presents selected GIS content and shows how it interacts with ticket machines. Explore the rail and bus infrastructure’s digital model with GIS@BVB.

Ticket machines allow passengers to purchase tickets directly at their stop. The current machines will soon be replaced by a new, modern generation.

Tickets and passes on the SwissPass: simple, secure, and always accessible. BVB explains what makes their digital option so reliable.

Discover apprenticeships and internships, meet the apprentices, and experience how an apprenticeship at BVB can lead to a career and your very own success story.

Get to know login, a BVB partner, in person and try out their job test.

The logistics team ensures that everything is in the right place at the right time – from incoming goods to disposal. Experience the flow of goods live at Industrienacht.

BVB presents part of its infrastructure fleet and allows visitors to experience it firsthand.

The railway construction team will show you how they build, maintain, and repair tracks and sleepers using impressive machinery.

The electrical engineering team installs and maintains electrical components for trains and buses – from switch controls to the power supply at stops.

The BVD offers insights into the department’s diverse activities, from urban planning to urban gardening. Learn more about the urban climate of tomorrow.

Discover why plants must adapt to survive – and how this relates to tomatoes, rice, and bananas.

How healthy is Switzerland? Figures, trends, and eye-opening facts about well-being, mental health, and medicine – surprising and comprehensible.

Menopause, men’s health, and understanding the body. This exhibition shatters taboos, dispels myths, and demonstrates why openness is important.

At WOW! LAB, lab assistants carry out spectacular experiments to show just how fascinating science can be – excitement guaranteed.

Is that really true? Test your knowledge at each station, collect stamps in your explorer’s passport, and earn yourself a little surprise at the end.

Birtel will walk you through each stage of craft beer production at Dreispitz.

Take a seat in an old train and treat yourself to a beer for the journey. The Birtel-Fahrbar is open all day and offers the entire range of Birtel beers and more.

Take a self-guided tour of the various departments at Bürgerspital Basel: BSB Media, BSB Production and Technology, BSB Carpentry, and the BSB Gastroservice.

Pick out your favourite designs at the print shop, transfer them onto a T-shirt, and take the finished product home with you.

The BSB Gastroservice can do almost anything: catering, party service, buffets, and banquets. Discover their culinary offerings, accompanied by an atmospheric DJ set.

Contargo operates the tallest container crane in Switzerland. From a height of over 20 metres, you can watch containers being loaded onto trains and ships.

E-trucks, electric trains, or hydrogen-powered ships: Contargo is investing in sustainability.

The transport containers are as varied as the goods that they carry and transport.

Experience terminal operations with 3D glasses in virtual reality mode.

Learn more about living with dementia, the services offered at the dandelion care centre, and ask any questions you may have.

Discover innovative devices used in the care and support of people with dementia.

Production mechanic, plant operator, food technician, and much more: discover 14 exciting apprenticeships at Delica’s Birsfelden factory and kickstart your future career.

Gain company insights on the topic of the ‘coffee supply chain’.

How well do you know the world of coffee? Taste the different blends from the CoffeeB system and test your knowledge.

Explore the fascinating world of quantum physics with simple, interactive experiments.

Come along on a tour of the physics research laboratories.

Physics is astonishingly diverse. Learn more about individual fields of research and unlock new interests.

Discover the diverse activities of Etavis and immerse yourself in its 100-year history.

Learn about occupational safety using VR glasses. Choose from a range of topics.

Discover seven exciting professions – your springboard to embark on an exciting career.

Electrical inspections ensure safety. Learn how you can protect yourself from the invisible danger of electricity.

Children and interested adults can build an electric switch with a lamp and take it home with them.

The electric bicycle brings the topic of energy to life.

Would you like not only to produce your own electricity and heat, but also to manage your own energy requirements? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Follow the journey of a goods shipment from order entry to delivery. On this tour, you will discover the many facets and workings of a warehouse.

Take a seat in a state-of-the-art electric lorry and see things from the driver’s perspective.

What does a road transport specialist or logistics specialist do? How can I train for these professions? Find out more on site.

Discover the Franck site and learn more about its history, current status, and future development plans.

Come and see what the storage facility has to offer. Hot dogs and drinks will be available.

From food waste to a feast of international specialities: learn more about the Restaurant du Cœur’s ‘Manger sans frontières’ initiative.

The Tanzhaus Basel opens its doors and bar. In Magazin 3, Flavio Cavaleri’s photo exhibition gives an impressive insight into the renovation of the building.

Various activities allow you to experience the world of tools in a playful and interactive way: ask questions and get stuck in.

Put your handiwork to the test and print a T-shirt as a souvenir.

Play the role of a craftsperson by striking a pose with an impressive tool and take your personal selfie home with you.

Visit a modern ‘last-mile locomotive’, which is known for its dual propulsion system, and take an exclusive look inside the driver’s cab.

Experts provide insight into the colourful hustle and bustle of Basel’s ports.

On the ship handling simulator, you can steer a ship yourself with the help of an instructor.

Learn more about the history, present-day significance, and future importance of the Swiss Rhine ports.

Energy, water, and the internet all circulate underneath the ground. Discover which pipes and cables lay beneath us and learn how IWB builds them.

Discover how district heating reaches you and find out where and when it is being expanded in Basel. Become a champion in the valve duel!

Learn about installing your own solar power system, save money, and protect the environment. Find out how you can share solar power with your neighbours.

See what goes on behind the scenes with the internet and lend a hand yourself. Discover Basel’s fibre optic network and how reliable internet is created.

How do you charge an electric car? How far can you drive on a full charge in summer, and how far in winter? And what kind of installations do electric cars need? Get the facts from the experts.

From gas lanterns to energy-efficient LED lights: take a tour and experience the transformation of public lighting technology in Basel.

From the waste incineration plant to your cosy living room: learn about district heating technology and see how IWB ensures a reliable supply.

Let us show you which cables, lines, and pipes IWB has installed underground and what needs to be done to ensure they remain safe to use for decades to come.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about charging your electric car. Get the answers to your questions: from charging at home to charging infrastructure for fleets of electric vehicles.

Who wants to solder an electronic project and take their torch home with them?

At the information stand, you can learn more about the programme of STEM-related courses for children and young people aged 10 and above.

Design a home for local birds in your garden or balcony – in your own style.

On a guided tour of the laboratory, you will learn about the processes, technology, and everyday work of medical diagnostics.

The laboratory is often the first place to get to the bottom of a particular medical complaint. Interactively experience the different tasks making up daily work life at the lab.

Children can do crafts and discover the laboratory through play.

Innovation in the laboratory: take a tour of Lonza's research laboratories and learn how modern medicines are developed.

Interactive insights: Test medicines in quality control and experience manufacturing processes up close with state-of-the-art VR technology.

What makes Lonza special? Learn more about the working worlds at the Tower, Lonza's headquarters.

What makes Lonza special? Learn more about the Stein site, an important production location for Lonza.

What makes Lonza special? Learn more about freeze-drying technology – explained in practical terms.

How does a circular economy function and how do waste-management and recycling companies contribute towards it?

Remove the padlock and peek into the secure and confidential world of data destruction.

Discover the past, present, and transformation of the trade fair in Basel from its beginnings to the present day in an exhibition in the South Foyer.

Exclusive tours offer behind-the-scenes insights into the trade fair and guide visitors through halls and areas usually closed to the public.

Discover how innovative implants are developed and tested, and experience the results through virtual reality.

At the training centre, surgeons hone their specialist knowledge on simulated fractures. Familiarise yourself with the operating theatre environment on a guided tour.

How is a broken bone treated? In the workshop, you can insert implants into models yourself. Remember: practice makes perfect!

State-of-the-art manufacturing, high tech, and smart logistics: on the tour, the Medartis team demonstrates the meaning of precision – a tour full of eye-opening moments.

Experience Medartis’ history, products, and passion for perfection on the big screen – you’ll be amazed!

Begin in WKL-693, where you’ll watch a film introducing you to the Novartis campus in Klybeck, a key research and logistics centre.

Experience first-hand how life science logistics chains are organised, with a chance to ask any questions.

Come along on a tour through WKL-686, a research centre where we make active ingredients.

Discover this historic site – once a Ciba production plant, it’s now the Novartis base for research and development.

Experience the materials market at night and discover a wide variety of reusable materials.

Get to know the Offcut material market and the principle of the circular economy.

The cosy library invites you to linger. Here, find everything you need to know about Offcut.

Experience ‘Žar-ptica – Glutvogel’, a puppet theatre performance by Karlo Stipić.

Create rubber stamps from erasers and print your own designs on paper. A creative introduction to printing techniques for all ages.

Learn more about the history of Optiswiss, the company’s development, and the highlights of modern lens production in Basel.

Lenses at various stages of production are displayed in an exhibition. An expert is on hand to answer your questions and provide insights.

At measuring stations, you will discover what biometric measurements are and the possibilities that modern spectacle lenses can offer.

A playful programme on the topic of vision invites children and young people to participate and discover.

Come along on a discovery tour through the lens manufacturing facility, featuring information points and technical insights into the technology and processes involved.

Take part in a commercial as an actor. Watch the finished commercial, which will be dubbed later, online afterwards.

Provide the voice for a commercial after it’s been recorded. You can watch the finished commercial online later.

Experience how a commercial is filmed on set and then dubbed afterwards in the recording studio.

Embark on an independent tour featuring information about recording studios and the technology they use.

Experience spectacular surround sound and learn how film sound is created in the studio.

How does broadcasting work? What content is broadcast? How is the radio programme created? Take a tour to find out.

Discover the variety of bulk goods that are handled at the Port.

Grain is imported and stored on a large scale at the port. Guess the different varieties and, with a little luck, win some sweet prizes.

The warehouses of Rhenus Port Logistics are shining silver: find out more about these raw materials and the everyday objects in which they are found.

The largest solar-powered system in Basel is installed on the roof of the logistics giant. How much energy does it generate? Find out for yourself on-site.

From understanding diseases to cutting-edge research: moving stories demonstrate how innovation is changing patients’ lives.

From concept and production to worldwide shipping: every breakthrough means more time for special moments with loved ones.

Understanding cells: interactive stations and experts demonstrate how Roche solves complex medical puzzles on a daily basis.

A global melting pot: employees share what drives them and where they find their daily motivation for research.

More than medicine: insights show how responsibility for society, people, and the environment counts holistically and in the long term.

A diverse mix: company history, patient videos, news about AI and antibiotics, and exclusive guided tours.

From sales to inspection: what else does the conductor do, and what exactly is their job?

Explore the catacombs of Basel SBB Railway Station and discover how goods are transported to the shops through the logistics centre.

Discover how the transport police ensure your safety on public transport.

Be amazed by the capabilities of a dog’s nose.

Discover what happens after the last stop, where trains go overnight, and how they are safely prepared for the next day on this special trip.

Railway carriages speak their own language: learn about addresses, cables, and air hoses, and their functions within the carriage.

Get familiar with the train’s traffic control workplace and learn how to direct trains across the rail network. Test your own skills in the train traffic controller simulator.

Take a virtual trip through Switzerland and chat with train drivers.

The famous ‘Red Arrow’ railcar is accessible exclusively at Basel SBB Railway Station. Learn interesting facts from its past and present!

The experts explain how Basel SBB Railway Station is being expanded step-by-step to accommodate the rail services of the future.

At ‘login’, you can learn about over 35 different careers in the world of transport. Curious? Find out more and get to know SBB at a personal level.

Learn about the 150 professions at SBB, get informed about the application process, and discover how you can help move Switzerland forward.

The tugboat and push boat 'SSB WALO BORIS' is a real workhorse from Walo Bertschinger. The crew gives you an extraordinary insight into their work.

Hang out in the kids’ corner and create your own artwork – if you’re lucky, you could win something great for the whole family!

Have you ever been on a fireboat? If not, you’re missing out. The crew are on hand to show you every corner and answer all your questions.

The Basel professional fire brigade is also trained to operate on land in the harbour. Marvel at the impressive fire engine and ask the emergency services your burning questions.

A shipping simulator sets new standards in training. Digitalisation continues to make progress on the Rhine.

The tug- and push boat named ‘Wild Maa’ is a real workhorse. The crew will provide you with an extraordinary insight into its work.

The partners of Port of Switzerland present exciting careers in navigation, freight haulage, and logistics. There is plenty to discover and try out!

Hang out in the kids’ corner and create your own artwork – if you’re lucky, you could win something great for the whole family!

Take your seat for the film screening. Be entertained by old industrial films with scenes from shipping, car, and air traffic.

Flick through the endless magazine archives, some of which are up to 300 years old! Enjoy the collection of pictures, letters, and plans about transport in the olden days.

See how yellowed newspaper articles from 1898 are transformed into machine-readable data which historians can use to gain new insights.

Complete the puzzle of the industrial world with the legendary Eptinger giraffe or an economic map featuring Swiss brands, old and new.

Discover old advertising brochures, posters, and historical economic studies, and learn how advertising and research were conducted in the past.

Discover how Selmoni works, which jobs are on offer, and what the team does. Come by, ask questions, and get to know the company on a personal level.

Spin the wheel of fortune, win fun prizes, and gain exciting insights into the world of Selmoni through play.

Discover how artificial intelligence can help you visualise your energy consumption, reducing emissions in a smart and simple way.

Employees demonstrate how control cabinets are manufactured in the workshop – observe, ask questions, and get involved.

Discover modern LED solutions and get the experts’ advice on lighting and effects.

IoT, KNX, and automation working in tandem – experience how smart technology makes everyday life easier.

Experience live how Selmoni uses 3D printing in its everyday work – from the initial idea to the finished component.

Observe on a small scale how modern industrial automation works – with sensors, conveyor technology, and real production processes.

Exciting tasks, real responsibility, and plenty of technology: the trainees are on site to demonstrate the technology and games they have developed themselves.

Selmoni’s long-standing partner LifeSupport demonstrates which emergency knowledge is crucial in the workplace and how resuscitation can save lives.

Shoot the ball into the virtual goal and win EHC Basel tickets! Technology meets team spirit: Selmoni is committed to promoting young ice hockey talent.

Put on the goggles, hit the gas, and experience racing action in the virtual world.

Apple Vision Pro brings electrical planning to life: electrical installations and control cabinets appear as 3D digital twins right before your eyes.

Take a tour of Stücki Park where you can gain exciting insights into operations, technology, infrastructure, and more.

An interactive game from VR City awaits you, with surprises and great prizes to be won.

Artidis’ nanotechnology is revolutionising cancer treatment. Experience in an interactive way how modern medicine is being developed first hand.

Superlab rents out laboratory facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and professional concierge services. Take a look inside the laboratories of the future.

Experience how modern building automation with Loxone makes everyday life safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient.

Experience live how innovative components for electrical engineering are manufactured and used with 3D printing.

Take on the challenge of who can generate the most energy with wind power. An exciting competition for young and old alike.

Young guests have the chance to build their own solar fan and learn how solar energy can be used through play.

Who has a steady hand? Who can master the course without a single mistake? Test out your skills at the electric wire game – excitement guaranteed!

Watch the bakers at work, from kneading the dough to the final product – fresh bread.

Show off your skills and try your hand at baking and confectionery. Sutter Begg’s staff is on hand to teach you the basics of this delicious craft.

Test out exciting experiments from the nanoworld – from the lotus effect to glittering chocolate and nanofabrication.

Experience the world on a nanoscale: discover how minute surfaces and structures become visible under the atomic force microscope.

Test out alternative communication solutions that can be used in emergencies and circumstances when normal communication channels are down.

Have you ever spliced fibre optic cables yourself? No? Try it out! Let us show you what it actually is and how it’s done.

Receive feedback on your CV and application documents.

Take a close look at the inside of a cell base tower. Experts explain how it works and where it is used.

See up close how windowpanes are made radio-transparent so you can enjoy better internet connection on the train.

Get an exclusive insight into one of the most important internet hubs in north-western Switzerland. This is where your data finds its way onto the internet.

Internet and telephone communications should be available anytime, anywhere. What kind of technology ensures that operations can continue in any situation? Visit the emergency power systems and the cooling centre to find out.

Automated flying drones? Experience a live demo where you can learn how flying robots are used both in industry and in emergencies.

Come along on a guided tour of the container terminal, discover the inside of a container and learn more about logistics at the Rhine port in Basel.

Come along on a tour of ten23 health’s offices and laboratories and ask any questions you might have.

Conduct exciting experiments alongside the experts.

Observe how the bottling machine prepares medicines for distribution.

Enter a world behind the scenes, where things are forged, carpentered, painted, screwed together, and faked.

A sensory tour of the workshops at Theater Basel. This tour is conducted in simple language, accompanied by Metacom symbols and PORTA sign language.

Knight’s armour, wedding dresses, full-body hair, and shoes, shoes, and more shoes! Join us in the costume store above the rooftops of Basel.

Between cables, mixers, and spotlights: witness how event technology is set up and then dismantled, revealing what goes on behind the scenes.

An exhibition of props; from the bizarre and bloody to the lifelike and surprising.

Experience the 90-year history of Tschudin AG, a traditional joinery with modern infrastructure.

Discover day-to-day life in the joinery and the apprentice academy, chat with apprentices, and experience up close the wow-effect of the Pod Chair.

Get to work and, with the help of our staff, create your own tasteful, unique piece.

Experience wood with all your senses: hear, see, smell, taste, and feel it.

Meet the service team and gain professional solutions for repairs, replacements, and maintenance.

Immerse yourself in Ultra-Brag’s 100-year history and chat with our employees.

The port is Basel’s gateway to the world. Discover this impressive and important location, which you may never have visited before.

Come and try out our tools, and adults can even have a go at operating an excavator.

Come to the kids’ Craft Corner, where there is also an excavator available for shovelling sand.

Experience the future of security with CBC Security’s patrol robot.

Taste the delicious wines from the vinigma range.

Follow the entire production process in the winery, from grape reception and pressing to labelling the bottles.

Gain an introduction to the craft and learn which raw materials are used to make beer, plus drink a beer straight from the brewery and get free admission to the new Volta Ping-Pong Club.

The brewery doors are open all evening. Look around at your own leisure and stop by for a chat with the master brewer.

Learn how to brew your own beer at home with minimal effort and in just 30 minutes. Volta Bräu will provide you with the raw materials.

Join us on a tour of the site to learn about the industrial history of the aluminium factory and what it offers today.

Learn more about the origins and legends of gin during this short presentation. You will also learn about gin production, and then you can taste some for yourself.

Learn about creative activities at Machwerk Münchenstein and work processes at the Waschwerk, Wyydeatelier, and Holzangebote.

A space full of aesthetics, inspiration, and local craftsmanship. Discover a range of jewellery, ceramics, art, watches, plants, and selected garden furniture.

Guided tour of an ongoing workshop exhibition by sculptor Martin Raimann.

The Walzhalle opens the refreshment bar and the hall for food and drink.

Discover how plaster, paint, and technology combined can bring personality to a room. Decogips presents its range of products and invites you to take part in a workshop.

Visit the workshop of the Stolz joinery and build something out of wood (under supervision!).

Visitors of all ages are free to paint their ideas on the theme of ‘animal sounds’ onto a large drawing and painting sheet.

Learn everything there is to know about hair and scalp care, from grooming to cosmetics. Have your scalp problems and haircare needs analysed by professionals on site.

Try your luck at slipper throwing and have the chance to win some Bajourletten of your own based on your postcode.

Discover open workshops and Latin American beats at Bachata Basel’s new studios. No prior knowledge required – just come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and experience dance culture up close.

The Pitza restaurant is open for business, offering pizza, pasta, and other dishes. Pizza slices are also available to take away – ideal for a quick energy boost on the go.

At the Blaue Ente Microbrewery’s market stall you can buy craft beers, learn more about the brewery, and capture your visit to Industrienacht in the photo booth.

Experience how waste is turned into new recyclable materials on this tour, which focuses on machines, people, and recycling processes.