Basel, Switzerland
Overview
Basel, Switzerland: Where the Rhine meets art and culture. Explore world-class museums like the Kunstmuseum Basel, wander the picturesque Altstadt (Old Town), and enjoy stunning views from the Münsterplatz cathedral.
Best Time to Travel
Best Months
Spring and Fall
Pleasant weather conditions
Months to Avoid
Check local weather patterns
Consider visiting during other months
Peak Season
Summer months
Expect larger crowds and higher prices
Top Things to Do
New Schauenburg Ruin
Sissacherfluh Castle
Belvédère tower
Ruine Schloss Neu-Falkenstein
Ruins Madeln
St. Fridolinsmünster
Raymontpierre Castle
Erentrudiskapelle
Park of the Marseillaise
Vitra Design Museum
Grand Casino Basel
Cassiopeia Therme Badenweiler
Fondation Beyeler
Zoo Basel
Museum Tinguely
Écomusée d'Alsace
Naturhistorisches Museum Basel
Mariastein Abbey
Goetheanum
Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
GAIA Hotel Basel / Schweiz
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Hotel Victoria Basel
Hotel Restaurant Krone
Lake Geneva
Matterhorn
Chapel Bridge
Zytglogge
Jungfraujoch
Swiss National Museum
The Olympic Museum
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Grand Hotel LES TROIS ROIS
Blumenrain 8
Basel Marriott Hotel
Messeplatz 25
Hilton Basel
Aeschengraben 31
Hotel Metropol Basel
Elisabethenanlage 5
Pullman Basel Europe
Clarastrasse 43
Radisson Blu, Basel
Steinentorstrasse 25
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Schoenaustrasse 10
Merian am Rhein
Rheingasse 2
GAIA Hotel Basel - the sustainable hotel
Centralbahnstrasse 13-15
HYPERION Hotel Basel
Messeplatz 12
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Steinengraben 69
Hotel du Commerce
Riehenring 91
Airport Hotel Basel
Flughafenstrasse 215
Hotel Spalentor
Schönbeinstrasse 1
Hotel Balegra
Reiterstrasse 1
Hotel im Schlosspark
Schlossgasse 5
Aparthotel Adagio Basel City
Hammerstrasse 46
City Pop 2Night Basel - Self check-in
Badenstrasse 1
ibis Basel Bahnhof
Margarethenstrasse 33-35
Der Teufelhof Basel
Leonhardsgraben 47-49
Hotel Euler Basel
Centralbahnplatz 14
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
Centralbahnplatz 1
Dasbreitehotel am Rhein
Zürcherstrasse 149
Hotel D - Basel - Fully Renovated 2025
Blumenrain 19
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Interesting Facts
This destination has a rich cultural heritage spanning centuries
Known for its unique architecture and historic landmarks
Popular tourist destination with millions of visitors annually
Home to vibrant local markets and traditional crafts
Features a diverse culinary scene with local specialties
Offers a mix of modern amenities and traditional charm