Biker Days at the harbour with hot engines and lots of action
The biggest motorcycle festival in Switzerland is taking place this weekend at the Basel Kleinhüningen harbour.
The programme includes many international live bands, a motorcycle market with more than 50 exhibitors. The highlight of the festival was the biker parade, held yesterday afternoon (Saturday) through the entire city. The number of bikers taking part in the ride-out doubled from 600 last year to 1'200 bike-lovers rode through town. The ride-out took 15 minutes to pass in front of spectator's along the route. The route was adjusted so the tram traffic in the city centre was not affected.
The festival has attracted bike-fans from across Switzerland, France, and Germany. The organisers expect 25'000 visitors over the three days. New products from brands such as Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda, Triumph, Ducati, Brixton, and Kawasaki were on display. Motorbikes can be tested and in some cases, bought.
«AHOI AHOI» replaces «Soeder*» on Spalenberg
A shop specialising in Nordic design on Saturday celebrated a moved to Schützenmattstrasse with drinks and music.
The «Soeder*» shop on Spalenberg has been known for its clothing, backpacks, cooking tools, furniture, jewellery, and care products – all this from fair trade manufacturers.
Now the shop has moved from Spalenberg 38 to Schützenmattstrasse 11. To mark the opening, visitors could have a «nostalgic drink» at the apéro at Spalenberg on Saturday afternoon, with music provided by DJ AGENT DISKO. The party continued at the new shop.
The celebration was not just about the new start but also about the successor «AHOI AHOI» which sells fashion, accessories, shoes, jewellery, furniture, living room accessories, and stationery with Scandinavian, African, and Swiss designs. Besides designer objects, also exhibitions from upcoming designers and artists will be presented there.
We wish you good success in your new premises!
Four people arrested after attack near Wettsteinbrücke
Three people suffered injuries in a fight underneath the Wettsteinbrücke on Friday night. Four suspects were arrested.
According to police investigations, a fight broke out among several young people at around 11.30pm. Two people had to be brought to the emergency department at the hospital by ambulance. The police arrested four suspects in connection with the incident; a 25-year-old Turk, a 26-year-old Swiss man and a 26-year-old Swiss woman, and a 29-year-old Italian.
The exact course of events is under police investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to report to the criminal police of the prosecution Basel-Stadt on the telephone number: 061 267 71 11 or at the nearest police station.