St. Jakobshalle — Attraction in Münchenstein

I visited this area a few times during Eurovision week in Basel, and I enjoyed my overall experience! The arena is modern and well designed, which made it possible to host Eurovision with the latest technology. The stage was incredible – built with two connected parts, a beautiful LED arch, and a massive main screen. The entire arena was filled with bright, colorful lights that created a fantastic atmosphere. I had seats in a few different areas: once standing right in front of the stage, once standing on the right side between the two stage parts, and once in an actual seat on the upper level on the right side. Each angle gave me a completely different visual experience, and I loved them all! The sound was outstanding everywhere around the arena – the music quality was excellent! I really liked the large screens hanging above – they made it easy for people on the upper levels to follow everything happening on stage. The seating in the audience was very well organized – it was easy to find my section, row, and seat. The seats themselves were moderately comfortable,but I wish they had been a bit wider. Inside the arena everything looked well maintained and clean. Food kiosks were available near most entrances with a decent selection of snacks and drinks. Prices were slightly on the higher side, but still reasonable. The toilet situation was fine, but not excellent – unlike some arenas that have restrooms right next to every entrance, St. Jakobshalle didn’t, which caused small lines at times. Also,some toilets were made gender neutral, which I personally found a bit weird and uncomfortable. St. Jakobshalle isn’t huge. If I remember correctly, its capacity for Eurovision show was about 12000 people, much less compared to previous years. Personally, I prefer massive crowds for events like Eurovision, so the smaller size was a minus for me. On the positive side, the entry lines were faster and the waits shorter, and I also noticed three levels of security, which was definitely a big plus. Security throughout the arena was well enforced, and no incidents happened during the Eurovision week; I felt very safe. However, they did have some silly rules about bringing things inside: limited flag sizes, no plastic flag sticks; and even once I personally had an issue with my small phone battery charger, so I had to ask a security guy to bring a supervisor who finally allowed me in with it. The arena’s location is quite convenient. It’s not far from the center of Basel, and you can get there in many ways. Walking from the city center takes about 45 minutes, while a direct train ride is only 20 minutes. Electric scooters and bikes are another easy option, with Basel’s bike lanes leading directly to the arena. From my hotel’s location right on the Swiss-French border in the French town of Saint-Louis, I took Uber a couple of times; and the ride was only 12 minutes and cost about €15. Overall, I’m absolutely happy I had the chance to visit St. Jakobshalle and experience Eurovision there. It was an unforgettable week, and I hope to return to the arena one day for...

It’s a sports hall where lots of different events, whether sports-related or not, take place. This time I visited the Yonex Swiss Open 2025, badminton tournament. I think a lot of the local but also international sport tournaments are held here. The place is big but not huge. The courts are all indoors. There are food stalls inside and of course other stands depending on the event. Across the street is the St. Jakob-Park, outdoor and usually hosts the FCB soccer matches. The hall is easily accessible by trains,...

what I see, that tennis tournament is very important in this country, however, the stadium lights are so dark, I feel sorry for the participants in the final of the Basel Open 2022, they can't play to their full potential, with their eyes, the dark lights are not bright like in other European stadiums , I hope the manager fixes the main lights of the stadium center court , many players have unforce errors due to the dark stadium , the proof is that the audience sees the shadows of...