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Switzerland Through the Ages

At the meeting point of Switzerland, Germany and France, Basel is an eclectic mix of historic and modern, tranquil and vibrant. With Swiss cleanliness and efficiency thrown in for good measure.

Augusta Raurica on its outskirts houses a well-preserved Roman theatre, while the Old Town is a museum of medieval buildings. The Renaissance Town Hall looks down on Marktplatz’s daily market, while the red sandstone and colourful tiles of the Münster were reconstructed in the 19th century. Bringing it right up to date are the modern creations of city residents Herzog & De Meuron, designers of London’s Tate Modern.

When you’ve finished exploring this architectural heritage, there are still plenty of things to do in Basel. The city’s fine art museum is the world’s oldest art collection, and the zoo is the oldest and largest in Switzerland. Remember to bring plenty of Swiss francs for the shopping mile along Clarastrasse and Freiestrasse.

The Basel accommodation on Booking.com ranges from hotels in Grossbasel to B&Bs in Kleinbasel, home to the nightlife. If you’re flying into Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport in February or March you might just catch Fasnacht: Switzerland’s biggest carnival. You’ll have to get up early to see it start though - 4am!

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  • 156 attractions
  • 14 points of interest
  • 11 neighbourhoods
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What guests said about Basel:

  • 10.0

    Basel is a modern city, an important economic center.

    Basel is a modern city, an important economic center. It has many museums and a rich cultural life. The old town is very beautiful. A superficial tourist can "see" it in one day, but those who want to delve deeper can spend several very interesting days there.
    Guest review by
    Yaron
    Israel
  • 10.0

    Basel is a wonderful city to explore, and I highly recommend...

    Basel is a wonderful city to explore, and I highly recommend discovering it on foot – the architecture is beautiful and everything is within easy reach. Public transport is excellent: the buses are always on time and very clean. Just make sure to carry some cash with you, as card payments (POS) are not available on buses. A walk along the Rhine riverfront is a must, offering a relaxing and scenic experience. For a taste of local life, don’t miss a coffee at Finkmüller or the amazing pastries at Bäckerei KULT.
    Guest review by
    Beatrice
    Romania
  • 10.0

    Basel card. Zoo.

    Basel card. Zoo. Aquabasilea, big gardens, Founation Bayeler Summer Party, Summer-Kunschti Margarethen (all the above family friendly if you have kids) Relatively cheap Swiss city. Easy access to/ from the Airport, St Louise and Frieberg Amazing Tram network.
    Guest review by
    Simon
    Australia
  • 10.0

    Excellent mobility with clock precision of local...

    Excellent mobility with clock precision of local transportation and unlimited free access to it for hotel guests visiting city. Perfect train connection to other tourist attractions as Colmar, Mulhouse or Freiburg. Nice Old Town architecture and tourist attractions, including the Rhine.
    Guest review by
    Alexandru
    Romania
  • 8.0

    We stayed in Basel for a week, using it as a transit point...

    We stayed in Basel for a week, using it as a transit point for traveling to other cities in the area: Colmar, Luzerne, and Freiburg. Basel itself has easily enough to see for three full days: interesting museums, beautiful architecture, cathedrals, dining, etc. If you stay for more than a day you get a Basil Pass which allows you to use public transit for free. The public transit works like a clock, although it might be a bit difficult at first to figure out what goes where.
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Canada
  • 10.0

    Basel has a mix of old buildings, many museums (~40), lots...

    Basel has a mix of old buildings, many museums (~40), lots of interesting streets and alleyways as well as a full range of good quality shops and restaurants. Very enjoyable to walk along the tree lined paths along the Rhine too, where you can find numerous drink stalls and openings to restaurants. Eating out is not cheap, but quality if usually good.
    Guest review by
    Barry
    United Kingdom