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Basel, Switzerland, is a place of exciting contrasts. A city with historical buildings next to modern architecture. Where a young and dynamic art scene exists alongside world-renowned museums. Cosmopolitan ambience here, lively traditions there. You just have to experience Basel for yourself.
Before and during your visit to Basel, Basel Tourism is your contact for up-to-date information and personal assistance. We will share with you ideas on how to make your stay even better.
Discover Basel's sights:★ 2000 years of history ★ from old town to modern times ☆ all highlights in Basel & region can be found here.
Apr 26, 2024 · Museums in Basel. Nearly 40 museums with spectacular collections and special exhibitions – unique in Switzerland and at the top of the international league too. If you want to understand why Basel’s residents are so keen on art, you should visit at least one of them.
The narrow alleyways and hidden squares with over 200 fountains as well as the many century-old buildings and eye-catching sights such as the Town Hall or the Cathedral combine to make Basel’s Old Town one of the most beautiful and intact of its kind in Europe.
The best way to explore Basel’s Old Town is on foot, as the many places of interest are close to one another. Five different circular walking tours allow you to discover the hidden nooks and crannies of the Old Town and its history.
Together with the Mittlere Brücke, the Basler Münster (Cathedral) is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. With its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers, no other building adorns the cityscape of Basel like the Cathedral.
Basel cuisine has a long and fascinating tradition. In fact, some of Switzerland’s oldest restaurants are right here in Basel. The Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen, for example, has been around since 1412.
“Basel Revolution”: the population of Basel Country has the same legal rights as the town’s population. 1833: The canton of Basel was separated into 2 half-cantons : Basel-Town and Basel-Country. 1844: The first railway-train reaches Basel. 1875: Neue Verfassung.
The Basel Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is considered to be one of the prettiest and largest in Switzerland. The Christmas market is open daily from 28 November to 23 December 2024 from 11.00 am to 8.30 pm.
