Holidays in the City of Basle

Divided by the mighty Rhine, Basel is composed of 19 quarters each with their own individual ambience and flavour. However it is the old medieval quarters of Grossbasel and Kleinbasel that will undoubtedly capture the visitors’ imagination. Situated on the South bank of the Rhine, the atmospheric streets of Grossbasel are the jewel in the crown. Here you can immerse yourself in the history of the town as you wander through the market squares and the winding narrow lanes. Must do’s include a walk up to the majestic munster (cathedral) and a trip around the richly ornamented interior of the rathaus (town hall).

However, whilst Basel is renowned for its history, it also has a reputation for some fine modernist architecture. In the nearby quarters of Vorstadte and North of the river in Kleinbasel and the surrounding quarters, there are some stunning buildings designed by the likes of Herzog & De Meuron. This modernist edge permeates through into the local art and cultural scene, particularly in Kleinbasel, where you can find a host of bars and venues offering all manner of performances and entertainment.

What to do and see while on holiday in Basle

The Basel Card entitles free entry and/or savings of up to 50% at museums, the zoo, restaurants, car hire, shopping, and cultural events.

Altstadt and Münsterplatz in Basle
Lose yourself amongst the atmospheric streets and market squares of the old town!

Kathedrale in Basle
The imposing Cathedral (Munster) is a magnificent piece of Romanesque-gothic architecture.

Rathaus (Town Hall) in Basle
Built in 1504, the City Hall (Rathaus) is a splendid mix of gothic exteriors and Renaissance interiors.

Stadttore - Spalentor in Basle
The Spalentor is the most impressive of the three surviving city gates that once formed part of the cities medieval walls.

The Roman city of Augusta Raurica in Basle
Sample Basel’s rich Roman heritage at this excellent archaeological site. Includes the original theatre in which performances are held.

Kunstmuseum in Basle
Impressive collection of work ranging from the old masters through to contemporary modern pieces!

Fondation Beyeler in Basle
A stunning collection of modern artwork, including pieces by Warhol, Pollock, Picasso, Kandinsky et al!

Zoo Basel
Established in 1874, this excellent Zoo has a wide and diverse range of animals.

Walking Along The Rhine in Basle
Join the locals and take a leisurely stroll along the promenades that fringe the Rhine.

Modern City Architecture in Basle
Take a walk around the city and marvel at some of the futuristic architecture, such as the Messeturm at Messeplatz, Zentralstellwerk Basel SBB, Fondation Beyeler and the Jean Tinguely Museum.

Airport in Basle
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is the cities major airport and is located 8km from the centre.

Taxi stands are located in front of the Arrivals hall. The main companies are Taxi Zentrale

Public transport in Basle
The most convenient way of getting around town is by bus or tram, you can rent a bicycle from the SBB-CFF-FFS train station

There are four ferries that cross the Rhine linking Grossbasel with Kleinbasel. The ferries run from 09.00-19.00 in good weather in summer and from 11.00-17.00 during the winter.

Taxi in Basle
Taxi Zentrale

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