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Building Pipework
Agreta
Shuttle:DExperience the importance of pipes in everyday life on a varied tour. Have the chance to lay the pipes we depend on for our water and gas.
17:00 – 00:00
Max. visitors
40
Homemade Iscream Concert
Alti Papieri
Shuttle:DAlbum release! Homemade Iscream’s studio is in Alti Papieri. They make their own instruments in the stückundgut workshop. The band will present their new album at Industry Night.
21:00 – 22:30
Note
In the workshop of stückundgut
Schoolyard & Rauber plumbing
Alti Papieri
Shuttle:DUnder the guidance of a tinsmith, you can tile the entrance to the tinsmith's workshop and gain an insight into the work of a tinsmith. A ping-pong table is available for relaxation.
17:00 – 00:00
Starting point
in der Handwerkhalle B 1.1
Artist studio of stückundgut
Alti Papieri
Shuttle:DRusty, used, marked by their previous life and yet assembled, welded, screwed, plugged or bent into something completely new. In and around the studio you will find works of art from the large to small, and from 9 pm the workshop is transformed into a concert venue.
17:00 – 00:00
AltiBARbieri
Alti Papieri
Shuttle:DTake a break in the comfortable oasis of industrial romanticism: beverages of all kinds, wood-fired pizza, barbecue, and a surprise await you.
17:00 – 00:00
Note
The AltiBARbieri is located on an outdoor area with a lawn, food until 10 pm, bar service until midnight.
Into the Oven
Bäckerei KULT
Shuttle:ABake your own Flammenkuchen (tarte flambée) in the bakery and try your hand at being a baker. Fresh out of the oven – time to dig in.
17:00 – 23:30
every half hour
Max. visitors
10
Note
12 CHF contribution towards costs, children must be accompanied by a carer/supervisor.
Embrace the Strange
Bäckerei KULT
Shuttle:AThe bakers will teach you how to plait a braid quickly and beautifully. If you already can, the baking pros will show you new braiding techniques.
17:00 – 00:00
Bread Culture and the KULTinary
Bäckerei KULT
Shuttle:ATaste the KULT breads and discover the secrets behind them. Tread the path from kneading bowl to shelf.
17:00 – 00:00
Become a Master Frother
Bäckerei KULT
Shuttle:AAt the barista station outside, you’ll become privy to the secrets of milk frothing. Enjoy a milky drink of your choice.
17:00 – 23:00
every half hour
Max. visitors
10
Note
5 CHF contribution towards expenses
Fascinating Craftmanship
Die Bürste
Shuttle:ADive into the world of brush and broom binding and learn more about a craft that has fallen out of the public eye.
17:00 – 23:00
every hour on the hour
Max. visitors
15
Tie Your Own Handbäseli
Die Bürste
Shuttle:AWrap your own Handbäseli, the must-have in every household.
17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 22:30
Max. visitors
5
Protective clothing
Pack a pair of woollen socks - shoes are taken off here!
From Bristle to Brush
Die Bürste
Shuttle:AA piece of wood, a bushel of bristles, and some thread: watch as a broom is created stitch by stitch.
17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 22:30, 23:30
Max. visitors
10
The Curved Basel Broom
Die Bürste
Shuttle:ALearn about the indispensable companion of the Basel city cleaning service and find out why their brooms have a “kink”. Special guests: Stadtreinigung Basel and their broom binder Andres Peter.
18:30, 20:30, 22:30
Max. visitors
15
Self-Guided Tour
Götschi
Shuttle:CDLearn more about the world of tools on a self-guided tour with interactive stations. Ask questions and try it out yourself.
17:00 – 00:00
Print Your Own Shirt
Götschi
Shuttle:CDA Selfie for True Craftspeople
Götschi
Shuttle:CDMend, Don’t Throw Away
Götschi
Shuttle:CDWelcome to the repair workshop: explore the inner workings of power tools and their functions.
17:00 – 00:00
The Old Town Roof Today
Knörndel
Shuttle:ABCDWhat steps are necessary to bring a roof in Basel’s Old Town into the 21st century. Come and take a look.
17:00 – 00:00
Create Your Own Model Playground
KuKuk
Shuttle:DAlong with a playground planner from KuKuk, you can design your own model playground.
17:00 – 00:00
Build with Acacia Wood
KuKuk
Shuttle:DPick up an electric drill and angle grinder to build your own playground using acacia wood.
17:00 – 00:00
Protective clothing
Protective clothing (glasses, hearing protection) is provided
Design Your Own Mouth-Rinsing Cup
Neoperl
Shuttle:DGive your creativity free reign and design a mouth-rinsing cup to your taste.
17:00 – 00:00
Max. visitors
10
Shopping in the Night
OFFCUT
Shuttle:CBrowse the material market. An exclusive night-time shopping experience.
18:00 – 22:00
Karlo Stipić and Dancing Puppets
OFFCUT
Shuttle:CExperience a performance by Blue, Karlo Stipić’s puppet theatre.
17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30
Upcycling Atelier
OFFCUT
Shuttle:CBreathe new life into old postcards. Produce new patterns and unique creations with embroidery, collages, stamps, and weaving.
17:00 – 00:00
Accessibility
not wheelchair accessible
Sustainable Protection
Reinigung Richterich
Shuttle:DReinigung Richterich protects and refines façades and floors. Discover more about these specialities at the info stand.
17:00 – 00:00
Producing a Control Cabinet
Selmoni
Shuttle:DThis is an exclusive opportunity to get hands-on in the workshop: employees will show you how they produce a control cabinet.
17:00 – 00:00
Paint with Light
Selmoni
Shuttle:DBet you’ve never done this before! Paint breath-taking light pictures on the wall, an unforgettable experience.
17:00 – 19:00, 19:15 – 21:00, 21:30 – 23:00, 23:15 – 00:00
LED for Your Home
Selmoni
Shuttle:DAre you looking for new lighting? Discover a huge selection of LED lights and get advice.
17:00 – 00:00
The Selmoni Team
Selmoni
Shuttle:DDrop by and get to know Selmoni. Here you can find out all about jobs, development opportunities and Selmoni team spirit.
17:00 – 00:00
Spin the Selmoni Wheel of Fortune
Selmoni
Shuttle:DWin great prizes and gain insights into the world of Selmoni.
17:00 – 00:00
The Virtual Treasure Hunt
Selmoni
Shuttle:DGrab a tablet and immerse yourself in a 3D model. Can you find the hidden treasure? A great goodie awaits you as a reward.
17:00 – 00:00
Max. visitors
2
Anything is Possible with 3D Printing
Selmoni
Shuttle:DHow does Selmoni use 3D printers? The future of production is being moulded right before your eyes.
17:00 – 00:00
Smart Living Technologies
Selmoni
Shuttle:DOur experts will show you how new technologies are revolutionizing your everyday life: from loT and KNX to building automation.
17:00 – 00:00
A Miniature Factory in Action
Selmoni
Shuttle:DThe complex processes of industrial automation are tangible here. Specialists show you how they plan, programme and optimize.
17:00 – 00:00
An Insight into the Bakery
Sutter Begg
Shuttle:CDiscover the world of baking! An exclusive journey into the bakery of Sutter Begg.
17:00 – 00:00
Practise Your Baking Skills
Sutter Begg
Shuttle:CShow off your dexterity and try your hand at being a baker and confectioner. Sutter Begg shows you the basics of a delicious craft.
17:30 – 23:30
every half hour
Bits and bytes through optical fibres
Swisscom
Shuttle:CHow do you get data through optical fibres? Watch how optical fibres are spliced and how light can be transmitted over long distances from your home to the telephone exchange.
17:00 – 23:00
Sensory Tour Through the Cultural Institution
Theater Basel
Shuttle:AExperience the theatre’s workshops, studios, and warehouse, above and below ground.
17:30 – 23:30
every hour at half past
Starting point
Ticket office in the public foyer
Max. visitors
20
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
On request only (please organise access assistance in advance)
Note
18:00: Guided tour in simple language, accompanied by Metacom symbols and PORTA gestures.
The Working World of Theatre
Theater Basel
Shuttle:ADesign the theatre of the future alongside employees and discover which trades, spaces, and professions form the irreplaceable cogs in the theatre machinery.
18:00 – 22:30
Paradise for Big Kids
Ultra-Brag
Shuttle:BThere are tools to use for a hands-on experience and adults can try their hands at the excavator.
17:30 – 00:00
Rust and Shine
Ultra-Brag
Shuttle:BRoland Wirz builds sculptures out of ice and colours them using paints and rust. He will exhibit his works at Industrienacht – atmospherically staged in the Ultra-Brag workshop.
17:00 – 00:00
The Art Behind the Beer
Volta Bräu
Shuttle:AFind out all about raw ingredients and learn the art of brewing beer. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste three different speciality beers.
17:00, 19:00, 21:00, 23:00
Max. visitors
30
Note
English 19:00
The Master Brewer Explains
Volta Bräu
Shuttle:ATake your time to look around and drop by for a chat with the master brewer. His door is open all evening.
17:00 – 00:00
DIY: Make Your Own Beer
Volta Bräu
Shuttle:AIn 30 minutes you can learn how to brew your own beer in your kitchen without much fuss. You can take the raw ingredients home with you.
19:30, 21:30
The Path to a High-Quality Candle
Weizenkorn
Shuttle:COn a tour, you can learn about the most important stages of candle production. You’ll also have the opportunity to get stuck in yourself.
17:00 – 00:00
every 20 minutes
Max. visitors
15
Note
Photography and filming prohibited
From Arlesheim into the World
Weleda
Shuttle:DTake a tour of the production facility and discover how 50 percent of Weleda’s global products are processed and packaged.
17:00 – 23:00
every half hour
Max. visitors
15
Protective clothing
Protective clothing required, available on site
Note
Photography is not permitted in the production area.