Christoph Merian Stiftung
Foundation
Directions
Tram: 11; Freilager
Tram: 10; Dreispitz
Bus: 37; Limmeren
Bus: 36, 47; Dreispitz
CMS in Dreispitz
Once a wedding present for the Merian family, Dreispitz has evolved from a private site to a vibrant urban district. CMS reveals its history from 1840 to the present day.
Programme
The transformation of an urban district
From agricultural land 200 years ago and then bonded warehouses, to a future as a new urban district – join the tour and explore Dreispitz.
17:00 – 00:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility via lifting platform
Food and Drink
Water, beer and pretzel (warm tea depending on the weather)
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessibility via lifting platform
About Christoph Merian Stiftung
The Christoph Merian Foundation (CMS) is a non-profit, public-sector foundation based in Basel. It is politically and religiously independent. It supports projects and institutions in the areas of social affairs, culture, nature and urban living.
Together with the Merian Gardens, Dreispitz represents some of the original land of CMS. Christoph Merian used this land for agriculture 200 years ago. A century ago, Dreispitz was then used as a material storage area and later as a bonded warehouse. Today, CMS is developing the 50-hectare industrial area into a new district with housing, green spaces, educational and cultural institutions.
