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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Centrepoint news
Centrepoint’s Monthly Apéro on 21 May
Join us for a glass of wine and snacks and enjoy mingling up with our wonderful community. It's a chance to meet up with friends old and new and talk about anything that comes to mind.
Trips & tours
Jakob’s City Tour: “St. Alban Valley”
The domain of the first (Benedictine) monastery in Basel. This area saw Basel’s first Roman port and later in the late middle ages a thriving industry, including paper-making based on a cluster of ingeniously constructed water-driven mills.
Other events
A great painter exhibits his works at Centrepoint
The painter Alvaro de Taddeo (born 1957) from Basel attended the Humanistic Gymnasium Basel, completed a preparatory course at the Basel School of Applied Arts and then an apprenticeship as a window dresser.
Centrepoint news
Join the Wednesday Coffee-Morning of Centrepoint
Every third Wednesday of the month, including 20 May, Wendy hosts this friendly get-together where new and prospective members can learn what Centrepoint is all about. Current members are welcome too!
Talks & workshops
(How) Switzerland Works
Join Jakob Mettler for this premiere performance of (How) Switzerland Works.
Centrepoint news
Pétanque on 20 May
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.
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