Cider Festival Basel 2026

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Cider Festival Basel will take place for the second time at the Markthalle Basel. The event will be held in conjunction with the Markthalle Basel’s established Öpfeltag and will complement it with a special focus on Swiss cider, regional fruit culture, and artisanal beverages.

The Cider Festival Basel offers a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of Switzerland’s cider scene all in one place. Twelve cider producers from ten different cantons will present their artisanal specialties and demonstrate just how versatile the processing of Swiss apples and pears can be.

Over 50 different cider varieties can be discovered and tasted—ranging from classically fermented apple wines to modern interpretations of cider, single-varietal specialties, sparkling apple wine, and other distinctive creations. Whether dry, fruity, elegant, or complex—the Swiss cider scene showcases its full range of flavors.

The producers will be on-site in person to offer insights into their work, the fruit varieties they use, and the production of their products.

Visitors will not only experience different flavor profiles but also get to know the people and stories behind the products.

The lineup is complemented by other high-quality products made from Swiss fruit. The Maygreen Distillery presents selected fruit brandies and showcases the diversity of the art of distillation.

Hochstamm Liestal invites you to discover numerous single-variety fruit juices made from regional fruits and to explore the diverse flavors of local fruit varieties.

All products can be sampled on-site and purchased directly from the producers.

The festival is aimed at both experienced cider enthusiasts and anyone who would like to discover Swiss cider for the first time.

Here’s what visitors can expect:

* 12 cider producers from 10 different cantons

* Over 50 Swiss ciders to taste

* Personal conversations with the producers

* Fruit brandies from the Maygreen Distillery

* Single-variety fruit juices from Hochstamm Liestal

* Direct sales from producers

* Insights into Swiss fruit, orchard, and cider culture

* A delightful atmosphere at the Markthalle Basel

* A parallel program featuring the Markthalle Basel’s popular Öpfel-Day

Participating producers include:

* Cidrerie de L’Oiselier

* Les Cidres du Léman par Barbé & Barbey

* Stallmach & Ruch

* Trois-Lacs Ciders

* Erlosenblick Hof

* Broger Weinbau

* Cidrerie A. Heftig

* Pommebastisch

* Guillaume & Co

* Mosterei Möhl

* Pietro Triacca

* INCIDER

* Maygreen Distillery (Fruit brandies)

* Hochstamm Liestal (Single-varietal fruit juices)

Admission and Tasting:

* Admission: free

* Tasting glass: CHF 5.--

* Tasting portions: starting at CHF 2.– per 10 cl

The Markthalle Basel is centrally located, easily accessible by public transportation, and wheelchair-accessible.

The Cider Festival Basel is supported by the Swiss Fruit Association as its main sponsor and is committed to promoting Swiss cider culture and regional fruit diversity.

A delightful event for anyone who wants to experience craftsmanship, regional character, and authentic drinking culture—all set against the backdrop of the Markthalle Basel’s traditional Öpfeltag.

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