SportShop Karrer AG can look back on over 45 years of success. Fridolin Karrer has been renting out alpine skis, cross-country skis and snowboards to children, teenagers and adults with passion and expertise for decades. Every year, countless alpine skis, many snowboards and cross-country skis - including bindings, boots and poles - are available for winter sports enthusiasts from the Basel region and neighboring countries. A success story that began in the small community of Brislach (BL).

From idea to success story

The origins of our company date back to 1965. As a teacher in Brislach (BL), Fridolin Karrer noticed that although many of his pupils wanted to take part in the traditional ski camp, they had neither the right equipment nor the financial means. With great dedication, he began collecting used ski equipment and organizing the first ski days for the children - initially even with a tractor and wagon.

He set up a workshop in an old farmhouse where the collected skis were repaired. Fridolin Karrer still remembers well how the water first had to be thawed out on the first belt grinder in winter so that the skis could be processed properly. Fridolin Karrer's motivation was his love of winter sports, but also the idea of giving less well-off families, and especially children, the opportunity to enjoy the then up-and-coming winter sport. As a teacher, he had insights into different social classes and this charitable commitment to this activity had always given him satisfaction and an incentive to continue. What began as a charitable initiative developed into a professional enterprise over the years. Fridolin Karrer finally decided to give up his teaching profession to devote himself entirely to the sports retail business.

A location with a future

As demand grew, the ski rental shop in Brislach reached its limits - a lack of space, a lack of parking facilities and an ever-growing customer base made a change necessary. A stroke of luck enabled Fridolin Karrer to rent the premises of an old brickworks in Laufen on a long-term basis and to convert it according to his ideas. Today, SportShop Karrer AG has a modern infrastructure that perfectly meets the needs of our customers.

Our customers come not only from the greater Basel region, but also from the nearby French Jura and Germany. Steady growth has led to the creation of numerous jobs: We currently have over 20 full-time positions, and employ more than 40 people during the winter season.

Expanding the range - also active in summer

In order to keep our staff busy all year round, we have continuously expanded our product range. In addition to selling sports textiles, equipment and bicycles, we now also offer e-bike rental. We have around 20 high-quality electric bikes ready for new adventures.

For groups, clubs or company events, we also offer the rental of minibuses with bike trailers (up to 15 seats). And if you don't want to give up your e-bike after an extensive test ride, you can of course also buy it directly from us.

Your specialist for sport and leisure

SportShop Karrer AG stands for quality, passion and outstanding service. Visit us in Laufen and benefit from our many years of experience and our comprehensive range - whether on the slopes in winter or on two wheels in summer.