Experience Basel

Discover Basel

Art & Culture
Excursions & Activities
Basel and surroundings on foot

The Culture Capital

Museums in Basel

The cultural capital of Switzerland has almost 40 museums in total. The diversity of this museum landscape is hard to beat, let yourself be inspired.

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From the Spalentor to the Münster

Sights in Basel

Basel has a lot to offer to visitors who are particularly interested in culture. We will take you on a short sightseeing tour through the city.

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The right one for every taste

Guided city tours

Historical and cultural city tours are available in Basel as well as adventurous, culinary or even spooky tours. For every taste there is a tour.

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In and around the region

Excursion destinations

Basel offers activities for adults and children on both sunny and rainy days. Discover the most beautiful destinations of the city and its sorroundings here.

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Off into the cool water

Rhine Swimming

Swimming on the Rhine in Basel is one of the most popular leisure activities for good swimmers in the summer months - also for tourists.

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Fun for young and old

Basel with children

Impressive experiences of nature, exciting detective stories and unusual museums: discovering Basel with children is particularly enjoyable.

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Back to the Middle Ages

Castles and palaces

In the surroundings of Basel you will find one of the most castle-rich landscapes in Europe. Here it is easy to imagine yourself back in the time of knights and damsels.

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Wanderlust guaranteed

Walking & hiking

Basel offers a variety of opportunities for extensive hikes in nature or leisurely walks in the city. You can find exciting ideas for your route here.

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The most popular stops

Shopping in Basel

Fancy shopping? In Basel you don't have to go far for that: You will find the most beautiful boutiques, luxury stores and shopping centers right in the Old Town.

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