Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Learn about the local history of Basel when you spend time at Basler Muenster. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who call Basel Zoo home during your travels in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Basel Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
Altstadt Grossbasel
Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Musical Theater Basel or White and Blue House while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Caricature and Cartoon Museum. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.
- Places of interest
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- Marktplatz
- Basler Muenster
- Munsterplatz
- Basel Town Hall
- Basel Cathedral
- White and Blue House
- Basel Historical Museum
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Martinskirche
- The Palantine
- Leonhardskirche
- Baseldytschi Bihni
- Antique Museum and Collection Ludwig
- Theater Fauteuil
- Pfalz Basel
- Peterskirche
- HMB - Museum of History
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
- Basel Historical Museum of Music
- Basel University
- Rhine