Basel Things to Do

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  • Muenster Cathedral, Basel

    1. Muenster Cathedral

    With its' red sandstone walls, multicoloured roof tiles, and twin towers this Cathedral sitting high above the Rhine river, is well worth a visit. Whilst we were there, there was some construction...   more
  • Zoo, Basel

    2. Zoo

    I visited Basel Zoo during a visit to the city in April 2007. It is said that Basel Zoo is one of the most impressive zoos in Europe and, from my limited experience of European zoos, this is quite...   more
  • Rathaus, Basel

    3. Rathaus

    In the Markplatz is City Hall (Rathaus) the seat of the Government of the Canton of Basel - City. It has beebn located here since the 14th Century. It was enlarged in the 17th Century and the facade...   more
  • Tinguely Fountain, Basel

    4. Tinguely Fountain

    Jean Tinguely was a modern sculptor with a great sense of humour. His fountain is one of the most entertaining works of art I know. The shallow basin is filled with a number of strange black machines...   more
  • Fondation Beyeler, Basel

    5. Fondation Beyeler

    Basel resident and owner of a gallery Ernst Beyeler has collected modern art for more than 50 years. In the 1980s he started thinking about the future of his art collection. In the end he decided on...   more
  • Spalentor City Gate, Basel

    6. Spalentor City Gate

    The Spalentor is one of the most beautiful city gates I have seen so far. It was built in the late 14th century. The adjacent city walls were deconstructed in the 19th century. The gate is decorated...   more
  • Kunstmuseum, Basel

    7. Kunstmuseum

    The Kunstmuseum (Art Museum) is home of the largest public art collection in Switzerland. With its highlights of medieval pictures of Upper Rhine region and Dutch painters and works of the 19th/20th...   more
  • Barfuesserplatz, Basel

    8. Barfuesserplatz

    Photos: 1. Barfüsserplatz with the number 8 tram 2. Cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 3. Another cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 4. Yet another cyclist at Barfüsserplatz 5. One more cyclist at Barfüsserplatz ...   more
  • Dreiländereck, Basel

    9. Dreiländereck

    The Dreiländereck what would mean "three countries corner" if translated, is exactly that. The point where Switzerland, Germany and France come together. The place would actually be in the water in...   more
  • Historical Museum, Basel

    10. Historical Museum

    The collections of the Historical Museum Basel are split up into four parts. The largest and most interesting one is IMO located in the Barfüsserkirche, the former Franciscan church. This church is...   more
  • Swiss Paper Museum, Basel

    11. Swiss Paper Museum

    Photos: 1. Swiss Paper Museum in the Basel Paper Mill 2. Streets by the Swiss Paper Museum in St Alban The Basel Paper Mill is high on my list of places to visit the next time I come to Basel. They...   more
  • Walking, Basel

    12. Walking

    Walk down the Rhine on the Kleinbasel side to Dreilandereck, or three country corner in English. The point where France, Germany and Switzerland actually meet is somewhere in the middle of the river,...   more
  • St Alban Church, Basel

    13. St Alban Church

    Photos: 1. St Alban 2. Signpost for pedestrian routes in the St Alban Valley St Alban is an attractive and evidently prosperous section of Basel on the left bank of the Rhine River. Traditionally...   more
  • Theater, Basel

    14. Theater

    Photos: 1. Theater Basel 2. Entrance to the theater 3. Flags at the theater 4. Sign on the theater building, saying that it is forbidden to walk on the roof. The current building of the Basel...   more
  • Augustiner Fountain, Basel

    15. Augustiner Fountain

  • Basel Badischer Bahnhof, a reliable oddity, Basel

    16. Basel Badischer Bahnhof, a reliable oddity

    We happened to park our car at the "Basel Badischer Bahnhof" (Basel Baden Railway Station), and regardless if you drive or take the train to Basel - the Basel...   more
  • Rhine promenade, Basel

    17. Rhine promenade

    After a river crossing by boat a walk along the banks of the Rhine. A warm afternoon and soon attracted into one of the cafes along the way. A lovely place to...   more
  • Tinguely, Basel

    18. Tinguely

    Museum for the Swiss artist and sculptor. A Saturday visit for us and overrun by noisy school kids so sadly did not go in, enjoyed the "Heath - Robinson"...   more
  • Museum Tinguely, Basel

    19. Museum Tinguely

    Photos:1. Museum Tinguely2. Park by the Tinguely Museum3. Museum Tinguely from across the Rhine RiverJean Tinguely (1925-1991) was an artist who grew up in...   more
  • Museum fuer Gegenwartskunst, Basel

    20. Museum fuer Gegenwartskunst

    This museum for contemporary art is a MUST SEE! Personally I think it is more important than the whole Holbein exposition - although it contains some fine...   more
  • Special Exhibitions: Tut Ench Amun (until 3rd Oct), Basel

    21. Special Exhibitions: Tut Ench Amun (until 3rd Oct)

    Basels Museums (and especially the Antikenmuseum) are always trying to get special exhibitions also from other countries.We have had special Exhibitions about...   more
  • Gruen 80 - Green 80 and the Brueglinger Garden, Basel

    22. Gruen 80 - Green 80 and the Brueglinger Garden

    Brueglingen is one of the two botanical gardens in Basel. Actually this one is located a little outside, behind the St. Jakob Stadion and garden bath.In the...   more
  • Toy-, Village- and Viticulture Museum Riehen, Basel

    23. Toy-, Village- and Viticulture Museum Riehen

    I doubt this museum gets the number of visitors that it deserves. Thousands pass by on the way to Fondation Beyeler and ignore this excellent museum which is...   more
  • Music Museum, Basel

    24. Music Museum

    The Music Museum in Basel is relatively new, it opened in 2000. The exhibit presents about 650 musical instruments from several centuries. Honestly, the...   more
  • Pharmacy Museum, Basel

    25. Pharmacy Museum

    This often overlooked museum is one of my favourites in Basel. When the Pharmacy Museum was founded in 1925 it was the first in the world. And where else would...   more

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