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Guide 🇨🇭 Basel

Basel
👤 Population 173,552 🕛 Local time:

Basel Minster

Basel’s landmark cathedral impresses with red sandstone, twin towers, Gothic details, and panoramic Rhine views from the nearby Pfalz terrace.


Kunstmuseum Basel

Switzerland’s premier art museum showcases masterpieces from old masters to modern icons across multiple striking buildings.


Rathaus Basel

Basel’s vivid red Town Hall dominates Marktplatz with ornate historic architecture and stands among the city’s most iconic sights.


Marktplatz

Basel’s lively central square combines daily market energy with historic surroundings and the striking facade of the Town Hall.


Spalentor

This beautifully preserved medieval city gate offers one of Basel’s best historic photo stops and a vivid glimpse of the old fortifications.


Museum Tinguely

Dedicated to Jean Tinguely, this riverside museum presents inventive kinetic artworks in a distinctive building beside the Rhine.


Tinguely Fountain

Whimsical mechanical sculptures splash and spin in this playful fountain, turning public space into a memorable work of art.


Basel Zoo

Switzerland’s oldest zoo remains a major family attraction, known for diverse wildlife ranging from elephants to aquatic species.


Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

A delightfully detailed toy museum with dolls, teddy bears, dollhouses, and miniature worlds that fascinate children and adults alike.


Basel Historical Museum

Housed in the former Barfüsserkirche, this museum explores Basel’s local history and culture at a crossroads of three countries.


Basel Paper Mill

Set on a medieval canal with a working waterwheel, this hands-on museum reveals traditional papermaking, writing, and printing techniques.


Museum of Contemporary Art

Installed in a former paper mill, this museum presents contemporary art from 1960 onward in an atmospheric industrial setting.


Antikenmuseum Basel

A strong antiquities collection featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts, especially notable for sculpture and ancient vases.


Jewish Museum of Switzerland

One of central Europe’s important Judaica collections, illuminating Jewish life, traditions, and Basel’s local Jewish history.


Theodorskirche

A late Gothic church near the Rhine, noted for its historic sandstone baptismal font and atmospheric medieval character.


Altstadt Grossbasel

Historic old town with major sights, museums, restaurants, and easy walking access for first-time visitors.


Altstadt Kleinbasel

Riverside area with eateries, shops, nightlife, and convenient access to events and central attractions.


St. Alban

Charming canal-lined quarter with restaurants, boutiques, and a romantic atmosphere near the old town.


Bachletten

Central residential area near the zoo and station, suitable for families exploring Basel.


Gundeldingen / Basel SBB

Well-connected station area with budget-friendly stays, dining options, and easy transport across the city.


ZRH

Zürich Airport


Good Friday

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Näfels procession

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Easter Monday

06 April in 5 days


Labour Day

01 May in 30 days


Ascension Day

14 May in 43 days


Whit Monday

25 May in 54 days


Corpus Christi

04 June in 64 days


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