Volkshochschule beider Basel
community centerAdult education center offering language courses, continuing education and public lectures. Known for German courses for newcomers and a wide range of community-oriented classes and programs.
Upcoming Events (50)
Zeichnen und Kunstbetrachtung
Explore drawing and art appreciation in Basel with this VHS Basel course. See art through artists' eyes in six sessions beginning late April, meeting on Tuesdays 10:15–12:15 at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
Grundkurs Rechtschreibung, Konversation und Grammatik
Foundational German course at Volkshochschule beider Basel covering spelling, conversation, and grammar. Weekly Tuesday sessions from 18:30–20:30 in Basel, starting after an intake discussion; ideal for improving everyday communication and building confidence in language use.
B1/B2 ¡Hablemos!
Join a guided Spanish conversation course at Volkshochschule beider Basel to build grammar and conversation skills toward B2, with Monday 18:30–20:00 sessions; practical, classroom-based learning in Basel’s VHB.
Zeichnen lernen wie ein Handwerk
Four-session drawing workshop at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel. Learn drawing as a craft with garden-sketching sessions starting May 28, 2026; Thursdays 18:30–20:30 at VHSBB Basel. An accessible course for adults to build fundamentals.
Besuch bei den Nachtigallen in der Petite Camargue Alsacienne
Two-session VHS Basel course exploring nightingales in the Petite Camargue Alsacienne. German-language evening sessions (Thursdays 18:15–19:45) in Basel, starting 23.04.2026, blending natural history with guided birdwatching in a city setting.
Industriegeschichte im Baselbiet: Salz für die Schweiz
Explore Baselbiet’s industrial past with a VHS Basel lecture on the Schweizerhalle Saline and its role in Switzerland’s salt supply. One-session event, Friday 14:00–17:00, at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
Kulturen des Alten Nahen Ostens II: Grossreiche und Imperien
Six-session, German-language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring cultures of the ancient Near East, from early kingdoms to great empires. Weekly on Tuesdays, 18:15–20:00 in Basel, starting May 5, 2026.
Bekannte, unbekannte Region Basel
Join a one-day winter hike in the Homburgertal around Läufelfingen, exploring known and little-seen Basel regions from Teufeln to Seidenfäden. A Basel VHS outdoor course offering guided, active exploration for adults.
Wohnen, Verkehr, Industrie – Ein Quartier im Wandel
A 2-hour guided walk through St. Johann exploring housing, transport, and industry shaping a Basel neighborhood, starting at 10:30 at the meeting point, led by Volkshochschule beider Basel.
A2/B1 Conversación con café
Join a cafe-style German conversation session for A2/B1 learners at Volkshochschule beider Basel. Weekly, Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 in Basel, offering informal speaking practice in a friendly, multilingual setting.
A2/B1 Kaffee oder Tee? - Konversation am Morgen
Join a morning German conversation session (A2/B1) at Volkshochschule beider Basel. Improve speaking skills in a friendly, small group at VHSBB Basel, with sessions each Wednesday morning (08:30–09:30).
Zeitalter der Geschichte: 550 Jahre Burgunderkriege
Delve into the Burgundian Wars (550 years) and the Upper Rhine in this history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel. Starting 17 Mar 2026, Tuesdays 18:30–19:45, Basel with online option—an engaging deep dive into medieval power and regional impact.
Origami – Papierfaltkunst zum Ausprobieren
Join a hands-on origami workshop at Volkshochschule beider Basel to learn paper-folding techniques, create decorative figures, and enjoy a relaxed classroom setting with fellow craft enthusiasts.
Inspiration Natur: Freier Lauf der Imagination im Garten
Three-session nature-inspired workshop at VHS beider Basel, inviting you to let imagination flow in a dreamy garden. Starting 25 June 2026, sessions run Thursdays 10:00–17:00 in Arisdorf; explore nature, perception, and creative exercises.
ELYS: Das Kultur- und Gewerbehaus
VHS Basel offers an architecture course on the Kultur- und Gewerbehaus, exploring its cultural and commercial functions. Starting mid-June 2026 with a Friday 16:00–18:00 session (meeting point at the venue), this concise, professional look at urban design and history.
Lehrgang Kunstgeschichte Europas Modul 4: Barock
Seven-session online course at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring European Baroque art, its artists and architectural context. Weekly Tuesdays 19:30–21:00 from 28 April 2026; concise, accessible art-history program.
Biodiversität auf Schritt und Tritt
Join a one-off educational forest walk on biodiversity in Thierstein, hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel. Explore local ecosystems, species, and conservation ideas during a practical outdoor session on Saturday, 14 Jun 2026, 08:30–12:00.
Biblisches in neuem Gewand und gegen den Strich gebürstet
A Basel-based VHS course exploring key biblical texts reimagined by Ingeborg Bachmann, Rose Ausländer, and Max Frisch. Three sessions starting Aug 27, 18:15–20:00, at Volkshochschule beider Basel, Basel. Engaging German-language literary discussion.
A1.1 Brasilianisch-Portugiesisch
Introductory Brazilian Portuguese course (A1.1) for beginners, 16 sessions from 15 Apr 2026, Wednesdays 18:00–19:30 at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel; ideal for newcomers to Brazilian Portuguese.
rhz Studienreise: Antike Stätten im Oriens Romanus
Join a VHS Basel study trip exploring ancient sites of the Oriens Romanus in Jordan, tracing East–West history, archaeology, and classical heritage on a guided itinerary October 6–18, 2026.
A2.1 Deutsch
German A2.1 language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel (Basel) from 14.04.2026, Tuesdays 19:40–21:10, 17 sessions — a practical, classroom-based introduction to everyday German.
A2/B1 Çay ve Simit
Join the Turkish reading cafe series at VHS Basel (VHSBB) for A2/B1 learners: Turkish language reading sessions, 16x, starting April 16, 2026, Thursdays 16:00–17:30, with an online option.
Bewegung im Garten
Join a four-session indoor fitness course at Volkshochschule beider Basel designed to improve stability and mobility through garden-inspired movement. Sessions run Thursdays from 18:00–19:00 in Basel; suitable for adults seeking gentle, structured exercise in a supportive setting
Schicksale aus der frühen Industrialisierung
An illustrated guided tour through the former Gottesacker of Bürgerspital Basel (1845–1868), uncovering personal histories from Basel's early industrial era. Meet at St. Johanns-Park, 18:00–19:00, hosted by VHS Basel.
Zeitalter Geschichte: Das «lange» 19. Jahrhundert (Teil 1)
Five-session history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel, starting 29 Apr 2026, Wednesdays 18:30–19:45, Basel and online. Part 1 of Zeitalter Geschichte surveys pivotal political, social and cultural shifts of the long 19th century.
Alte Handschriften lesen
German-language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel, teaching paleography and reading old manuscripts. Four sessions starting 01.09.2026, Tuesdays 18:15–20:00, Basel, combining hands-on script work with historical context in an accessible, scholarly setting.
ART Basel 2026
Introductory seminar on ART Basel 2026 with a guided Basel fair visit, organized by Volkshochschule beider Basel. Includes two sessions starting 11.06.2026, 18:15–19:45 at VHSBB Basel.
Philosophiesamstag: Sprache, Denken, Wirklichkeit
Experience Philosophy Saturday at Volkshochschule beider Basel for a full-day exploration of language, thought, and reality on Saturday, June 14, 2026, from 9:30 to 16:30 in Basel. An engaging, adult-oriented lecture-style session that invites deep philosophical reflection.
C1 Letture, conversazione e sorrisi
An Italian language workshop for C1 learners at Volkshochschule beider Basel, focusing on readings and conversation to boost fluency. Weekly Tuesday evenings, 18:00–19:30 in Basel, in a friendly, small-group setting.
Isabel Allende y "Largo pétalo de mar" (2022) - Un viaje a través del siglo XX
Join a Spanish-language reading club at Volkshochschule beider Basel on June 14, 2026, to explore Isabel Allende's Largo pétalo de mar and 20th‑century history through guided discussion, context, and shared insights in Basel.
Ceviche - El Perú gastronómico
Delve into Peruvian gastronomy with a focused ceviche course at VHS Basel. Four sessions cover ingredients and signature dishes, with weekly classes on Tuesdays 17:00-18:30, starting Aug 18, 2026, at VHSBB Basel.
Wertvolles Wasser
Join an in-depth VHS course on valuable water, exploring essential biology and chemistry concepts. Meets Mondays 18:30–19:45 starting 20 April 2026, in Basel and online at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
Einführungsseminar Bitcoin und Blockchain
Introductory seminar on Bitcoin and Blockchain at VHSBB Basel, covering basics, wallets, and blockchain concepts with practical examples; a Saturday full-day session (09:00–15:00) at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
B2.1 Spanisch über Mittag
Join B2.1 Spanisch über Mittag, a lunchtime Spanish course at VHS Basel. Weekly on Wednesdays, 12:15–13:45 in Basel, designed for mid-level learners to build conversation and grammar in a compact midday session.
Cine en español: lengua, cultura y mucho más
Spanish-language cinema series at Volkshochschule beider Basel (VHSBB Basel): 8 sessions on language, culture, and film, Thursdays 18:30–20:00, Basel.
Brot backen aus vollem Korn
Join a hands-on cooking class at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Riehen to bake breads from whole grain, learn dough handling, fermentation, and shaping skills in a practical Sunday session.
Einführung in die Kunst der Scagliola Carpigiana
Four-session workshop on Scagliola Carpigiana marble-imitation (alabaster and pigments) taught by VHS Basel-Beider in Münchenstein. Evening classes start 21 April 2026, Tuesdays 17:00–20:30 at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
A1.1 Spanisch am Nachmittag
Beginner Spanish course A1.1 at Volkshochschule beider Basel. 16 sessions starting 13 April 2026, Mondays 16:00–17:30, in Basel. Ideal for newcomers to build basics in a friendly, structured classroom setting.
A1/A2 Deutsch Werkstatt
Nine-session German workshop for beginners (A1–A2) at Volkshochschule beider Basel. Practice grammar and vocabulary in Monday evening classes (18:00–19:30) in Basel; ideal for building confidence with practical language skills in a friendly classroom.
Destillation von Pflanzenwässern (Hydrolaten)
Hands-on introduction to steam distillation of plant waters (hydrolats) at Volkshochschule beider Basel on 14 June 2026. Learn fundamentals, equipment, and practical techniques in a one-day Basel session, with guided experiments and real-world applications.
A1/A2 English Basics with Fun
Beginner English course A1/A2 'English Basics with Fun' at Volkshochschule beider Basel in Basel. 16 sessions from 15 Apr 2026, Wednesdays 16:00–17:30, offering practical, friendly English practice in a modern VHSBB classroom.
Pilzglück – Einstieg ins Pilze sammeln
Five-session beginner course on mushroom foraging at VHS Basel. Learn safe identification, foraging ethics, and practical field techniques during evening sessions starting August 24, 2026 (Mondays 18:15–20:45) at Volkshochschule beider Basel.
Oxymel – die Kraft aus Honig, Essig und Kräutern
Hands-on workshop at Volkshochschule beider Basel (Hochwald) exploring oxymel: a healing blend of honey, vinegar and herbs. Learn blending, flavoring and practical uses in a 13:15–15:15 session.
Philosophiesamstag: Was ist der Sinn im Leben?
Explore existentialism and modern theories of meaning on Philosophiesamstag, a full-day Saturday course at Volkshochschule beider Basel. From 09:30 to 16:30, delve into purpose and life's questions in an accessible adult-education setting in Basel.
Philosophiesamstag: Glückseligkeit gestern und heute
A Saturday philosophy seminar at Volkshochschule beider Basel explores happiness across yesterday and today, part of the Philosophy Saturday series. A thought-provoking mix of historical insights and contemporary reflections with guided discussion in Basel.
Grundkurs Rechnen
A 15-session basic arithmetic course at Volkshochschule beider Basel, meeting Mondays 18:00-20:00 in Basel. Designed for adults to build a solid math foundation for daily life, budgeting, and problem-solving.
Geschichte der Philosophie I: Von der Antike ins Mittelalter
Four-session philosophy course tracing the shift from antiquity to the Middle Ages at Volkshochschule beider Basel; sessions meet Wednesdays 18:15–20:00 starting 3 June 2026 in Basel.
Geckingen und Münchenstein: Geschichte rund um den Schlossfelsen (Spaziergang)
Explore centuries of local history on a guided outdoor walk around Münchenstein's Schlossfelsen. This one-time Saturday excursion, hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel, meets at the VHS and takes you 13:00–15:00 to discover legends, geology, and town history in a relaxed, infor
Michelangelo Buonarroti
One-shot history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel on Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). Explore the master's life and masterpieces in Basel, with Italian-language course notes, Saturday mornings 10:30-12:00, starting 06 June 2026.
Grundkurs Computer für Mac-Nutzer*innen
Introductory Mac computer course for Mac users at Volkshochschule beider Basel (VHSBB) in Basel; meets Mondays 18:00-20:00; hands-on basics with expert instruction and registration after an initial consultation.