St. Jakobhalle is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Basel, Switzerland, and one of the city's principal sporting venues. Its main role is as the home ground of the Basel ice hockey club, so for many visitors it is a place to see a match. The hall also hosts handball and a range of concerts and other events, which means the programme can vary a good deal from one visit to the next.
What to expect
- An indoor venue seating roughly 7,000 spectators, a size that keeps most seats within reasonable reach of the action.
- Ice hockey matches, the club's home fixtures being the most regular reason to visit.
- Handball and concerts, so the atmosphere depends on what is on the calendar.
Planning your visit
Because the arena serves several kinds of event, check what is scheduled before you travel, as the programme determines the kind of evening you will have. Basel is a compact city, so the venue is easy to combine with the rest of a day. You can spend time in the historic centre, along the Rhine, or in the museums and cafés nearby, then head to the arena for an event in the evening.
St. Jakobhalle suits visitors who enjoy live sport or concerts and want to experience how the city spends its evenings. Go for the event itself, and let the rest of Basel fill the hours around it.