Basel
Travel Guide
Visit Basel
Where to stay in Basel
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
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.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art 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.
Sankt Alban
If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.
St. Johann
Unique features of St. Johann include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Novartis Headquarters or Rhine while you're exploring the area.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
St. Jakobshalle
Catch an event at St. Jakobshalle during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening at Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Other places like Basel
- Basel Zoo
- St. Jakobshalle
- Congress Center Basel
- Basel Art Museum
- Dreilaendereck
- Marktplatz
- Basler Muenster
- St. Jakob-Park
- Basel Town Hall
- Novartis Headquarters
- Basel University
- Munsterplatz
- Musical Theater Basel
- Spalentor
- Theater Basel
- St. Jakob-Park Shopping Centre
- Jean Tinguely Museum
- Basel Historical Museum
- Basel Cathedral
- Stuecki Shopping Center Basel
- White and Blue House
- Sankt Johanns-Park
- Caricature and Cartoon Museum
- BIS Tower
- Grand Casino Basel
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Martinskirche
- Stucki Business Park
- Kannenfeldpark
- Rosentalanlage