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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Basel [2025]
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Basel Minster
4.7
/5
50 reviews
4.9
Based on 2,158 reviews
Old Town Grossbasel | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +41612729157
Address: Münsterpl. 9, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Rhine River & city views
Red sandstone & colorful towers
30% positive reviews
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There is a sundial on the wall outside the Basel Cathedral. This church has a very long history. What is unique is that there is a highland behind the church, next to the Rhine River. It is a good place to relax and rest. Many people sit here, eat lunch and enjoy the river view. We also sat here for a while and had something to eat.
The exterior of Basel Cathedral is a typical Gothic building with a history of nearly a thousand years. Although the exterior is very simple and low-key, the interior is very solemn and rich. The care of this cathedral can be seen from the big picture to the details.
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Border Triangle Basel
4.5
/5
42 reviews
4.4
Based on 182 reviews
2.4 km from downtown
Phone +41612686868
Address: Westquaistrasse 75, 4057 Basel, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
Highlights:
Basel Cathedral & nearby sights
Stand on three countries' borders
31% positive reviews
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We walked along the Rhine River to the famous Three-Country Monument in Basel. The air in Switzerland is so good! There were few people on the road during the morning rush hour. The Three-Country Monument is right by the river, so it was quite memorable to take some photos there.
Located in the northwest corner of Switzerland, Basel is close to France and Germany. It is an interesting town that is close to everything. It is very close to the mountainous and hilly area of the Saone region in southeastern France, where there is a Ronchamp Church designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Of course, Basel itself is also very historical and of international financial importance.
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Basel Town Hall
4.7
/5
45 reviews
4.3
Old Town Grossbasel | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +41612678181
Address: Marktpl. 9, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Showcase Basel's art & culture
Stunning 16th-century Renaissance style
36% positive reviews
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Basel's City Hall is unexpectedly beautiful. We arrived in the city center early and other attractions were not open, so we went to the City Hall first. The red sandstone building is very colorful and decorated with gold, which is very beautiful. There are many large murals inside the building with rich colors. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, this red building is even more beautiful.
Before the Christmas holidays every year, a lively Christmas market is set up in front of Marktplatz. This is the busiest time of the year in Basel, with a wide variety of goods, including food, drinks, and souvenirs.
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Zoo Basel
5.0
/5
2 reviews
4.2
Based on 1,974 reviews
2.6 km from downtown
Phone +41612953535
Address: Binningerstrasse 40, 4054 Basel, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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The zoo is not big, but it is quite interesting. We had a lot of fun visiting it. The zoo is not big, but it is quite interesting. We had a lot of fun visiting it. The zoo is not big, but it is quite interesting. We had a lot of fun visiting it.
beautiful not big zoo, nice place to spend with kids. Various amount of animal like giraffes, elephants, lions, monkeys,penguins and etc.Some play area outdoor also 👌 So if you are in Basel with little ones this place is must see
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Toy Worlds Museum Basel
4.5
/5
25 reviews
4.1
Vorstädte | 1.6 km from downtown
Phone +41612259595
Address: Steinenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Lots of fun playing with ancient toys hands-on
Treasured toy collection reveals a cultural journey
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It is a bit like a fairy tale world, with small characters and objects that are lifelike. Although the small city of Basel is not big, it brings visitors surprises beyond imagination. It is unforgettable.
The Dollhouse Museum is also a very historical place, where you can see a lot of meaningful things, and this museum looks quite fun. The whole museum is perfect, and there are also some dolls that children like.
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Fine Arts Museum Basel
5.0
/5
2 reviews
4.0
Based on 1,301 reviews
Vorstädte | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone +41612066262
Address: St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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From the Viking Cruise Terminal, take the No. 8 tram to the entrance of the art museum. The front desk service was very good, and gave a fake coin to send the package. We middle-aged and elderly people can only appreciate classical art, and the classic oil paintings are still the best. After walking through the long corridor and arriving at the modern art area, I couldn't understand it.
The oil paintings exhibited here are very artistic and the colors are very beautiful.
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