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Basel Tourism Grows: April 2025 Sees 10% Rise in Overnight Stays
Published: December 21, 2025 · Period: 2025-04-01 – 2025-04-30In April 2025, Basel saw a slight increase in tourism, with arrivals and overnight stays rising compared to previous years, indicating a positive trend in visitor numbers and length of stay. The hotel occupancy rate improved to 57.1%, with a preference for higher-category accommodations, and Switzerland remained the top country of origin for visitors, followed by Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, with no significant shifts in origin trends or seasonal influences.
In April 2025, Basel experienced a slight increase in tourism activity compared to the previous years. Arrivals reached 128,428, which is marginally higher than in April 2024 and similar to April 2023. Overnight stays totaled 247,102, marking a 10% increase from 224,026 in 2024 and a 3% rise from 239,322 in 2023. This suggests a positive trend in the length of stay or the number of visitors choosing to stay overnight.
The hotel occupancy rate for April 2025 was approximately 57.1%, an improvement from 53.3% in 2024 and 53.1% in 2023. This indicates a higher utilization of available rooms, reflecting increased demand. Among hotel categories, 4- and 5-star hotels accounted for the majority of overnight stays with 142,709, followed by 3-star hotels with 93,079. The least occupied were 1- and 2-star hotels, with 39,324 overnight stays, suggesting a preference for higher-category accommodations.
The top contributing country of origin was Switzerland, with 53,990 arrivals and 92,002 overnight stays, comprising 37.2% of total overnight stays. Germany followed with 18,558 arrivals and 36,194 overnight stays, accounting for 14.6%. The United States, the United Kingdom, and France also featured prominently, with noticeable contributions to the overall figures. Compared to previous months, there was a consistent pattern in the dominance of these countries, with no significant shifts in origin trends.
There were no apparent seasonal effects or special events influencing the data for April 2025. The steady increase in overnight stays and occupancy rates suggests a robust tourism sector in Basel, potentially driven by ongoing attractions and favorable conditions for visitors.
Table 1: Overnight Stays by Country of Origin in April 2025
| Country of Origin | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Share of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweiz | 53,990 | 92,002 | 37.2 % |
| Deutschland | 18,558 | 36,194 | 14.6 % |
| Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika | 10,262 | 23,362 | 9.5 % |
| Grossbritannien | 6,290 | 12,748 | 5.2 % |
| Frankreich | 5,392 | 8,968 | 3.6 % |
| Other | 33,936 | 73,828 | 29.9 % |
| Total | 128,428 | 247,102 | 100.0 % |
Table 2: Overnight Arrivals and Overnight Stays in April 2025
| Category | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Share of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4- und 5-Stern | 71,435 | 142,709 | 44.0 % |
| 3-Stern | 48,793 | 93,079 | 28.7 % |
| Keine Kategorie | 23,979 | 49,540 | 15.3 % |
| 1- und 2-Stern | 21,440 | 39,324 | 12.1 % |
| Total | 165,647 | 324,652 | 100.0 % |
Table 3: Arrivals and Overnight Stays in April by Year
| Year | Arrivals | Overnight Stays | Avg Daily Overnight Stays | Occupancy Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 128,428 | 247,102 | 8,236.7 | 57.1 % |
| 2024 | 127,428 | 224,026 | 7,467.5 | 53.3 % |
| 2023 | 128,136 | 239,322 | 7,977.4 | 53.1 % |
Figure 1: Overnight Stays by Origin of Visitors in the last 24 Months
Additional resources: Tourismusstatistik 2024
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