Best Things To Do in Basel, Switzerland

Tourist Attractions in Basel

Here is the list of things to do in Basel and tourist attractions in city.

1. Basel Zoo

   

   Zoo

   The Basel Zoo is renowned not only for its repertoire of animals, but also for the breeding program where they breed endangered species in captivity. Spanning almost 17 hectares, the Basel Zoo is a fun filled trip to take as a family. With over 600 species of animals, the Basel Zoo has been dubbed as one of the most kid friendly zoos in all of Europe and is a definite thing to do in Basel. Amon...Read more

2. The Cathedral Munster

   4.6 (1229 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, View Point, Cathedral

   The Basel Cathedral is a popular tourist attraction. Standing tall overlooking the Rhine, it doesn’t take much to deduce the importance of this red sandstone walled twin towered Cathedral. Rebuilt after an earthquake, the restored Munster followed the architectural guidelines of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. The interiors are richly embellished, depicting prophets and virgins. The C...Read more

3. Kunst Museum

   4.6 (1216 Votes)
   

   Museum, History Museum

   Basel is no strangers to museums! Home of the oldest museum of Switzerland, the Kunstmuseum’s exhibits are divided into two time frames- the 1400-1600 and 1800 to the present. A not-so-consolidated time capsule, everything you need to know about art through the ages can be found within these walls. The Kunstmuseum boasts of the finest collection in all of Europe- the Upper Rhine Valley co...Read more

4. Rathaus

   

   Historical Site

   The Rathaus or City Hall, dominated the Market Plaza with its red facade. Built in the 1501, the City Hall was built to symbolize the city inclusion in to the Swiss Confederate. The centre of City Hall is dedicated to a huge clock with prominent figures of the Lady Justice and Emperor Henry II. There are guided tours on Saturday for anyone who might be interested in knowing the historical signi...Read more

5. Basel Paper Mill Museum

   4.6 (547 Votes)
   

   Museum, Arts And Crafts, Specialty Museum

   There are very few places left in the world, where you can see the process of how paper is made, in the very same place it used to be made during its glory days. What used to be a fully functional paper mill in the medieval times, has now been restored and transformed into the Basel Paper Mill Museum. Taking you back to a time when there were a dime a dozen paper mills, the Museum shows you how...Read more

6. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

   4.5 (835 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   Imagine a museum full of toys! Not only is it guaranteed fun for the kids, but even the adults will relive their childhood with the sheer variety of toys on display here. The SpielzeugWelten Museum Basel is the biggest museum of its kind in Europe. Attracting doll admirers and teddy bear lovers from all over the world, spans four floors with over 6000 toys on display. The manner in which the to...Read more

7. Historisches Museum Barfusser Platz

   4.5 (685 Votes)
   

   Art Gallery, Museum, History Museum

   With its exteriors as impressive as the interiors, the History Museum leaves no stone unturned to wow you! Housed within a 14th century church, the Church of the Shoeless Friars, no places chronicles the city’s past as well as the History Museum. The primary exhibits here focus of Basel’s cathedral treasure troves- tapestries, wooden sculptures, a 16th century choir stall and eccles...Read more

8. Spalentor

   4.5 (912 Votes)
   

   Landmark

   Not many know this, but in the medieval days, Basel was a walled city complete with city gates. Three of these city gates still stand and the most beautiful and grandest one of them all is the Gate of Spalen, or the Spalentor. A historical landmark in the city, the city gate presents a piece of story of how Basel was in the 14th century. Don’t miss out on the Basel Coat of Arms that domin...Read more

9. Pfalz

   

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   The terrace behind the Cathedral offers the most breathtaking view over the Old Town. You have a bird’s eye view of the Rhine and most of the city for as far as the eye can see. On a clear day you will even be able to see right up to “Three Countries Cornerâ€Â, where Switzerland, Germany and France meet.

10. Tinguely Fountain

    

    Fountain

    Basel is blessed with a black asphalt fountain piece know as the Carnival Fountain or the Tinguely Fountain created by the famous artist Jean Tinguely in 1977. It was built as a gift to the city with its nine sculptures that were constructed from the parts of pieces of the equipment of the Old Theatre that stood at this spot. The puppet-like iron eminences are in constant low-powered motion and...Read more

11. Ueli Stube

    

    If you are looking for some great food and good service at the same time, then you might as well try UEli Stube. The place is very popular with locals and travellers from around the country.

12. Bird's Eye

    

    If you love Jazz then this is the place to be. They serve Getranke & snacks here and the prices are quite reasonable. The Jazz comes in a variety of forms; they feature local and some national artists as well. A great place to hang out!

13. Papa Joe's

    

    Eating at Papa is a great experience. The place offers a unique and fantastic ambience. The food is mainly local cuisine and they also play some really nice soft music in the background. There is a casino in this restaurant as well.

14. Basel Pub Crawl

    

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    This is a great place to make new friends and enjoy the night. The atmosphere is lively, fn and everything from the drinks to the entrance fees are inexpensive. If you want to hang out with friends in a lively atmosphere, you may want to try this pub.

15. Krafft

    

    Firstly you need to make a reservation if you want to use this restaurant especially on weekends. The restaurant has got this unique and elegant ambience. Try their marroni (chestnut) soup with porcino mushroom brulee.

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