Welcome to Centrepoint
a volunteer-run English-speaking community in the heart of Basel where people connect, join activities, and make friends
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Trips & tours
London Calling: Swiss-British Cultural Exchange from 1598-1798
An exhibition at the University of Basel looks at the exchange of visitors and ideas between Switzerland and England during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Event report
Talk about the Landschaftspark Wiese
Silvan Aemisegger, Project Manager at the Department of Public Works and Transport in Basel-Stadt, came to Centrepoint on 25th March to give a talk on the Landschaftspark Wiese, an area of natural beauty straddling the Swiss-German border that many of us know and love.
Trips & tours
Sunday Walk, 19 April, along the cultural heritage of Baselland
Why not join this month’s Sunday Walk? A relaxed walk of around two hours, suitable for most walkers. This month we will be walking a stretch of the Rebenwege (vineyard trails) from Aesch to Ettingen. These trails are part of the cultural heritage of Baselland.
Centrepoint news
Pétanque starts again on 22 April
Join the Centrepoint Pétanque group that plays at the Place de la Pétanque. Participants can bring food and drinks, if they wish. Centrepoint provides the balls.
Centrepoint news
Introducing Gonca Yalcinkaya, Members Coordinator
Gonca was born in Izmir located on the west coast of Turkey. She guesses that’s why she cannot stay away from the deep blue Aegean Sea for long.
Behind the scenes
The ArtWall Team
The Centrepoint walls are graced with beautiful art thanks to the ArtWall Team. The new coordinator is Cherylanne Morgan, who took over from Peta Hysen. Cherylanne has featured before but she is a part of a dedicated team in this role.
What our members say
“Finding Centrepoint was a turning point for me after leaving Ukraine. The supportive community here has helped me feel connected and at home in Switzerland.”
Viktoriya from Ukraine
"I enjoy teaching beginners’ bridge at Centrepoint because it blends problem-solving, fast feedback, and intuitive pattern-spotting into a game played with people, not just against them. Watching newcomers discover the pleasure of playing bridge — and even give me new insights — is genuinely rewarding."
Sev from Russia
“I really enjoy volunteering on the Front Desk, as the variety of tasks makes every shift engaging and helps me feel connected to the Centrepoint community. Volunteering with the Italian Conversation Group is also rewarding as it gives me pleasure to share my language and help others develop their skills."
Francesca from Italy
"Volunteering at Centrepoint gives me the chance to organise fun events like minigolf, summer meet-ups, and visits to interesting places. I also enjoy being part of the Photography Club, where we share our passion, meet new people, and work together to make the group a success."
Marcel from Switzerland
“I have found a truly welcoming, international community at Centrepoint. Participating in its diverse activities has strengthened my spoken English and given me a supportive space where I feel I belong.”
Sissi from Switzerland
“I’ve discovered Basel in new ways and learned about many different subjects through Centrepoint’s talks and trips. It’s also been rewarding to contribute by hosting a French discussion group.”
Jean-Christian from Canada
“I enjoy volunteering at the Welcome Desk during weekly Coffee Mornings, where I can greet members and offer new members and visitors a friendly introduction. It’s rewarding to help people settle into the Centrepoint community.”
Steffen from the Netherlands