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Basel
The city of Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland and is located on the border with Germany and France. With 40 museums, the cultural city on the Rhine has the highest museum density in Switzerland. 320 fountains and 10 bridges are part of the Basel cityscape. The city has a lot to offer, from a beautiful old town to the legendary Basel Zoo and modern architecture. Renowned architects such as Herzog and De Meuron and Mario Botta have immortalized themselves on this riverside city. The green streetcars characterize the image of Basel just as much as the typical Rhine ferries
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- Urban Art Dreispitz Tour Basel public
- Self-guided adventure tour Basel with city quiz
- Basel interactive scavenger hunt with the smartphone
- Post run "Inschpäggter Basil" through the city of Basel
- "Modeling with silver" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
- Basel Tattoo Ticket, July 11-19, 2025, Basel Kaserne
- "Beat the groom" in Basel: action-packed stag party
- "Beat the bride" in Basel: action-packed hen party
- From Basel: Day trip to Colmar and Ribeauvillé (Christmas market)
- Ticket Summerstage 27 June with Krokus, Gotthard and Seraina Telli
- Summerstage Ticket on 25 June with Basel Symphony Orchestra, Ritschi, and Carmina Burana
- Urban Art Dreispitz Tour Basel private
- Foxtrail GO Basel digital treasure hunt
- Digital scavenger hunt in Basel
- Basel E-Scooter Guided Tour
- Post run "Basil at the Zolli" incl. ticket Basel Zoo
- "The Forgotten Legend of Basel" immersive show
- City tour Basel old town stories
- Food Tour Basel self-guided
- Historical Old Town Tour of Basel
- Basel Segway guided private tour
- Swiss Cheese Tasting in Basel
- Treasure Hunt with Basil" tour through the city of Basel
- Fitpass subscription 1 week
- Electric karting in Basel
- Forest Wellness in Basel
- Ticket "Sascha Grammel - Wish You Anything" March 15, 2025, at St. Jakobshalle Basel
- Summerstage Ticket June 26 with Johannes Oerding, Milow, and Linda Elys
- Bus trip from Basel: Culture and delight in the Black Forest
- Private Urban Art City Tour Basel
- Urban Art City Tour Basel public
- "Modeling with silver for families" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
- "Modeling with silver ring" workshop silver jewelry in Basel
- Blacklight Mini Golf in Basel
- Fun Tube on the Rhine
- Stag Party Challenge "Hangover - Girls Edition" around Basel
- Polterchallenge "Hangover - Wolf Pack" near Basel
- Swiss Chocolate Tasting in Basel
- Street art and graffiti workshop for groups in Basel
- City tour Basel theatrical prison escapees
- City tour Basel by night
- City tour Basel guided Christmas magic
- City tour Basel by bus
- Vintage Tram Tour Basel
- Basel Segway guided private tour
- Best of Basel e-scooter guided private tour
- Surfing behind the motorboat on the Rhine
- From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg and Ribeauvillé
- Ticket Virtual Reality Game in Basel
- Jakob's Basler Leckerly Manufaktur public tour
- Jakob's Basler Leckerly Manufaktur private tour
- Europa-Park ticket including journey with the RailCoaster
- City tour Basel City Palace
- "Catch the Agent" GPS game in Basel for team events
- Kids Camp at Overground Basel
- Foiling on the Rhine behind the motorboat in Basel
- Ticket Summerstage 28 June with Baschi, Nemo, Dom Sweden, and Amber Rae
- Ticket "Elisabeth - The Musical" in Basel
- Day Pass Overground Basel
- Ninja Night at Overground Basel
- Weekend Crash Course at Overground Basel
- "Find-the-Code: Blackout" Outdoor Escape Game Basel St. Alban
- From Basel: day trip to Gruyères with castle and show dairy
- "Bride Quest" Escape Game for a Bachelorette Party in Basel
- "Gentlemen Club" Escape Game for Bachelor Party in Basel
Frequently asked questions
Basel · answered by our editorial team
What are the excursion destinations and sights in the city of Basel?
Basel is a city in the northwest of Switzerland not far from France and Germany. It is the third largest city in Switzerland with about 170,000 inhabitants. Among the most important places to visit are the Basel Cathedral, the Old Town, the City Hall, the Spalentor, the Mittlere Brücke, the Dreiländereck and the Tinguely Fountain.
What activities can you do in the city of Basel?
There are many exciting activities to do in the city of Basel. These include visits to the Art Museum, the Museum Tinguely or the Fondation Beyeler. City tours on foot, by e-scooter or by Segway are possible. The oldest and largest zoo in Switzerland is also located in Basel. In summer, swimming in the Rhine with the so-called "Wickelfisch" is popular. Here you pack your clothes in a waterproof closable bag and float down the river.