Sightseeing in Basel - what to see. Complete travel guide
Swiss city Basel is divided into two parts by the Rhine River. So called Big Basel is considered the historical center of the city. Located on south-west, this is a picturesque pedestals only zone that traditionally attracts both locals and tourists by its clean air and rich flora. The symbol of Big Basel is the Cathedral that can be seen even from the opposite bank of the river.
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 … Open
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 … Open
In Basel there is a beautiful zoo, a visit which will provide you with a lot of impressions. Its opening was held back in 1874, the zoo area is over 13 hectares. Currently there are more than 7000 animals belonging to 600 different species. This zoo is incredibly beautiful with thousands of trees and ornamental plants planted in its territory, and even equipped with excellent recreational areas for visitors. Today the zoo in Basel is one of the best zoos in Europe, it is visited by about two million people each year.
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 … Open
A very unusual Doll Museum is open in Basel; it is the largest museum of its kind in Europe. Its halls present more than 6000 antique toys, the age of some of them is more than 150 years. This museum will be interesting to visit not only for tourists with kids, but also for adults, it is very popular among collectors. Here you can see rare antique dolls, handmade soft toys that are sewn over a hundred years ago, as well as incredibly beautiful dollhouses.
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 … Open
Another curious symbol of Basel is the Les Trois Rois Hotel, the first mention of which relates to 1681. This wonderful historic hotel is functioning now, its rooms with unique interior booked many months in advance.
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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 Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Eisengasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area 'Gerbergasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Freie Strasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Steinenvorstadt' Basel, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Marktplatz' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Eisengasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area 'Gerbergasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Freie Strasse' Basel, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Steinenvorstadt' Basel, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Basel
♥ Castle 'Münchenstein Castle' , 5.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vordere Birseck Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Frohberg Castle' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Rötteln Castle' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Landskron' Haut-Rhin, 10.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Münchenstein Castle' , 5.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Vordere Birseck Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Frohberg Castle' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Rötteln Castle' , 10.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Landskron' Haut-Rhin, 10.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Basel
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 63.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 68 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Ballons des Vosges' , 63.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Schwarzwald' , 68 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Basel and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum' Basel, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Basel, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum Tinguely' Basel, 1.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Beyeler Foundation' Riehen, 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Kunstmuseum' Basel, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Contemporary Art' Basel, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum Tinguely' Basel, 1.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Beyeler Foundation' Riehen, 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Basel from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Apartment-museum of Albert Einstein
From the series “Apartment-museums of great celebrities”
Check on the map: 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
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
Check on the map: 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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