[2025 Basel Attraction] Travel Guide for Basel's Old Town (Updated Jul)

Basel is full of contrasts❤️🔥 Here the old town, there modern buildings. A combination of tradition and innovation. Culture and architecture in between. A city of art and at the same time a metropolis with a high quality of life and enjoyment on the Rhine. Let yourself be inspired by these contrasts. Basel is a green city: the Botanical Garden, several parks and the banks of the Rhine are great for walking and relaxing. And the Etoscha enclosure in Switzerland's largest zoo offers a glimpse into the life of the Namibian savannah. The annual carnival is one of the most important events in the life of the city's residents. On the Monday after Ash Wednesday (when Lent begins), the city is transformed with the Morgenstraich - at four o'clock in the morning all the city lights are lit up and a festive procession moves through the streets of Basel. #basel #switzerland #switzerland🇨🇭

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides #historicallandmarks #postandearn Basel is one of those cities that quietly surprises you—and then completely wins you over. Located on the banks of the Rhine River, near the borders of France and Germany, Basel blends Swiss precision with European flair. It’s a city that pulses with creativity, history, and multicultural charm. I started exploring in Altstadt Grossbasel (Old Town), where narrow medieval streets are lined with colorful buildings, quirky fountains, and stylish boutiques. The towering Basel Minster, made of red sandstone with patterned roof tiles, offers breathtaking views from its twin towers—don’t miss the climb if you're up for it. One of the most memorable moments for me was walking across the Mittlere Brücke, the historic bridge over the Rhine, as river ferries drifted silently below. Locals in business suits and students alike relax on the riverbanks—a perfect snapshot of Basel’s balance between tradition and modernity. Then came the art—so much art. Basel is home to nearly 40 museums! The Kunstmuseum stunned me with works by Picasso, van Gogh, and Holbein, while the Fondation Beyeler in nearby Riehen felt like walking through a dream of light and color. If you visit in June, the Art Basel fair is a global must-see. Best Time to Visit: May to September: Perfect weather for outdoor cafes, river swims, and festivals. December: The Basel Christmas Market is one of the most enchanting in Switzerland. Travel Tips: Try the “Rheinschwimmen”—floating down the Rhine with a waterproof bag like a local! Grab a bite at Markthalle, a vibrant indoor food hall with global flavors. Day trips to Colmar (France) or Freiburg (Germany) are just a train ride away. Location: Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland #BeautifulBasel #RhineRiverVibes #SwissCultureHub #ArtInBasel #BaselMinsterViews #MuseumLoversParadise #HiddenSwitzerland #OldTownWander #RheinschwimmenExperience #TravelBasel

When I told my friend that I was going to travel in Basel, he showed my surprise: "Why do you want to travel in Basel? It may be the 'most not like' place in Switzerland, it is used to turn "The train!" In fact, Basel is known as the "Florence" of Switzerland, because of its numerous museums, the world-renowned watch fairs, and the well-preserved medieval era. Block. Autumn Basel is indefinite, and the pattering rain infiltrates the city on the Rhine. If it weren't for the rain, I thought I would stay longer in the Dingley Fountain - this fountain on the site of the original Alcazar in Basel, by the artist Jean Tinguely