Sightseeing in Basel - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Basel has a decent selection of luxury hotels that will delight discerning guests with a variety of services and luxurious furnishings. A conference center is merged with a luxury hotel …
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Basel is home to the world-famous historical amenity. Hotel Alfa is considered one of the oldest guest houses of the city. That’s a part of Hotelleriesuisse network, so it can be named …
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A miniature hotel 3 Camere occupies a special place among the most romantic accommodation places in Basel. Three of its charming guest rooms are situated in an old brick building constructed …
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Basel is interesting not only for its stores and shopping centers, but for markets as well. Zentral Halle market is one of the best in the city. This historic market is well-known for the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Basel and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Basel
♥ Shopping area ' Marktplatz' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Eisengasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Gerbergasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Freie Strasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Steinenvorstadt' Basel, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Marktplatz' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Eisengasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area 'Gerbergasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Freie Strasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Steinenvorstadt' Basel, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Basel
♥ Castle 'Münchenstein Castle' , 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vordere Birseck Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frohberg Castle' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rötteln Castle' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Landskron' Haut-Rhin, 10.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Münchenstein Castle' , 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vordere Birseck Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Frohberg Castle' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rötteln Castle' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Landskron' Haut-Rhin, 10.9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Basel
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 63.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 68 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 63.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 68 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Basel and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum' Basel, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Basel, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Tinguely' Basel, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Beyeler Foundation' Riehen, 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum' Basel, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Basel, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Tinguely' Basel, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Beyeler Foundation' Riehen, 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Basel from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Apartment-museum of Albert Einstein
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Distance from Basel center - 69.1 km.
The building that houses the museum was completely renovated in 2005. An interesting gift shop with themed accessories is open in it today. It will be interesting to visit this museum for absolutely everyone, even tourists with small children. Special exciting excursions are held for them here. Guides talk about Einstein's scientific activities in an accessible language. If the exhibits presented in the former apartment of the scientist do not seem enough, you can visit the Bern Historical Museum. One of his large-scale exhibitions is also dedicated to the life and scientific work of Albert Einstein. …
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Flower Clock in Zurich
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Distance from Basel center - 66.9 km.
Visiting the flower clock in Zurich promises to be a memorable and romantic adventure. The fact is that in warmer months you can rent a boat or a ship and make a nice boat trip along the waterfront. Budget travelers and backpackers are limited with spectacular commemorative photos in front of the bright flowerbed. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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