Flea Markets in Switzerland With Andrea Otto

Andrea Otto on Basel's Neighborhood Flea Markets Sustainability, Community, and a 10-Year Expansion Andrea Otto, a Basel local and owner of the sustainable clothing store Riviera, discusses Quartier Flohmarkt Basel, a neighborhood-based flea market concept held on private property in backyards. Inspired by Munich, she and her colleagues launched it in Kleinbasel and Wettstein, and it grew over 10 years to 17 neighbourhoods across Basel, running April to October on most weekends. Otto emphasizes the project's social value, individuality, "treasure hunt" appeal, and sustainability through reuse rather than disposal. She explains how to participate via quartierflohmarkt.ch, using maps or balloon markers to find stands, and notes extras like the free "Bring und Nimm" tent for donating unsold items. After a decade and growing personal commitments, the three-person core team is handing over leadership, with strong interest from new volunteers to continue.  Subscribe to Audio Story With Ajita: Podcast ( Spotify | YouTube | Apple ) About Audio Story With Ajita: Audio Story With Ajita is a daily, English-language, podcast that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The daily Audio Story aims to provide listeners with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, The Glocal also functions as a news network and content creation media house. Its weekly english language newsletter 'Neighbourhood News' collaborates with local publications, print neighborhood newspapers and magazines, and websites to bring its readers verified and authentic news. The newsletter is designed to be quick and easy to read, allowing readers to catch up on the week that was and plan for the week ahead. Every Thursday at 10 a.m., Neighbourhood News is delivered straight to your inbox, providing you with the news you need to stay informed and make informed decisions for the week ahead. The Glocal's mission is to eliminate language barriers and facilitate connections between readers-listeners as human beings, coexisting in Switzerland. It aspires to be a bridge between so many beautiful metaphorical islands that exist in the country, bringing people, cultures, and stories closer than before. Stay updated with more conversations from in and around Switzerland. Follow 'Audio Story With Ajita' wherever you get your podcast: ( Spotify | YouTube | Apple ) Subscribe to Neighbourhood News Visit The Glocal