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Singles in Basel

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About Basel

  • Basel is one of the three largest cities in Switzerland, with about 180,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, is about 76 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Allschwil (3 km), Riehen (6 km) and Reinach (7 km).

First-date ideas for Basel

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Basel. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Basel: questions and answers

How far around Basel can I search?

Within 50 km of Basel there are 87 towns and cities — Mulhouse, Lörrach and Rheinfelden among them — with more than 1.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Basel free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Basel and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Basel real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Basel?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Switzerland or abroad.

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