Basel Guest Houses & Chalets

Blindekuh restaurant is a very unusual gastronomic establishment, which can be literally translated as "A Blind Cow". There is an interesting legend connected with the history of the restaurant. It is believed that the founder of the restaurant was a blind priest who decided to provide work for all his blind friends. The meals in the restaurant were prepared by blind cooks, and blind waiters served visitors virtually "to the touch". Now the restaurant has the best chefs and waiters, but the style of the hall has remained unchanged – guests sit in absolute darkness. Loyal customers of Blindekuh note that when they have food and drinks in the darkness, they are able to feel the flavor and taste sharper. Nowadays such restaurants are opened in many European cities. When it’s breakfast time, the locals and visitors prefer to go to the Les Trois Rois restaurant. In summer its tables are set on a beautiful spacious terrace, and in winter visitors are welcome to relax in a cozy lounge near the fireplace. The design of Les Trois Rois resembles an old tavern. Here are served the most popular dishes from the national cuisine and rich selection of drinks.

Nussbaumer restaurant is the place where visitors are able to taste delicious country cuisine. The menu is surely full of various dishes, which are cooked in accordance with a special recipe, and fragrant homemade wines will become a perfect addition to each dish. Schloss Binningen restaurant was opened in a small medieval castle. It is considered the most romantic gastronomic institution in the city and you need simply to visit it once to prove it. Among the specialties of Schloss Binningen is fondue, as well as boiled young potatoes with sauerkraut and homemade sausages. When it is dessert time, guests are offered to try cookies called "lotus petals" – they have become one of the most striking symbols of Basel.
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