Guidebook for Basel
Essentials
SPAR Supermarkt Birsstrasse Basel
200 BirsstrasseA little supermarket around the corner.
Migros Partner
121 WanderstrasseAnother small supermarket close to the apartment.
Coop Supermarkt Birsfelden
70 HauptstrasseThis supermarket is a bit further away but bigger.
TopPharm Lehenmatt Apotheke, Basel
249 LehenmattstrasseDrugstore
Spital
MünsterbergHospital
Food Scene
Sutter Begg
4 AmthausstrasseA great Bakery, with delicious bread and pastries.
laeckerli-huus.ch / The Basler Läckerli is a traditional hard spice biscuit originating from Basel, Switzerland. It is made of honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied peel, and Kirsch.
Basler Läckerli were originally created by local spice merchants over 700 years ago and is available year-round.
Tipp: Try these delicious biscuits from Basel.
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Läckerli Huus AG
57 Gerbergasselaeckerli-huus.ch / The Basler Läckerli is a traditional hard spice biscuit originating from Basel, Switzerland. It is made of honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied peel, and Kirsch.
Basler Läckerli were originally created by local spice merchants over 700 years ago and is available year-round.
Tipp: Try these delicious biscuits from Basel.
restaurant-fischerstube.ch /
Local micro brewery. Best beer in Basel.
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Fischerstube
45 Rheingasserestaurant-fischerstube.ch /
Local micro brewery. Best beer in Basel.
brauner-mutz-basel.ch / Casual Dining Spot with Swiss Meals and Beer.
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Zum Braunen Mutz
10 Barfüsserpl.brauner-mutz-basel.ch / Casual Dining Spot with Swiss Meals and Beer.
weiherschloss.ch / The moated castle of Bottmingen, a community to the south-west of Basel, is a highlight for all romantics. Dating from the 13th century, it is one of the few such buildings in Switzerland that are still intact.
Bottmingen Castle
Schlossgasseweiherschloss.ch / The moated castle of Bottmingen, a community to the south-west of Basel, is a highlight for all romantics. Dating from the 13th century, it is one of the few such buildings in Switzerland that are still intact.
mitte.ch / Great for getting a coffee in the heart of Basel
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unternehmen mitte
30 Gerbergassemitte.ch / Great for getting a coffee in the heart of Basel
Arts & Culture
tinguely.ch
The Museum Tinguely is an art museum in Basel, Switzerland that contains a permanent exhibition of the works of Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely.
Direction: 4 Min walk to the bus station Forellenweg, 8 min bus ride (3 stations).
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Jean Tinguely Museum
2 Paul Sacher-Anlagetinguely.ch
The Museum Tinguely is an art museum in Basel, Switzerland that contains a permanent exhibition of the works of Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely.
Direction: 4 Min walk to the bus station Forellenweg, 8 min bus ride (3 stations).
kunstmuseumbasel.ch
The Kunstmuseum Basel houses the largest and most significant public art collection in Switzerland, and is listed as a heritage site of national significance. Direction: 7 Min Walk to tram station "Birsfelden". Taking Tram number 3 until Bankverein 7 stations (15Min). Walk 3 Minutes to Museum.
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Kunstmuseum Basel
16 St. Alban-Grabenkunstmuseumbasel.ch
The Kunstmuseum Basel houses the largest and most significant public art collection in Switzerland, and is listed as a heritage site of national significance. Direction: 7 Min Walk to tram station "Birsfelden". Taking Tram number 3 until Bankverein 7 stations (15Min). Walk 3 Minutes to Museum.
beyeler.com
The Beyeler Foundation or Fondation Beyeler with its museum in Riehen, near Basel, owns and oversees the art collection of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler.
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Fondation Beyeler
101 Baselstrassebeyeler.com
The Beyeler Foundation or Fondation Beyeler with its museum in Riehen, near Basel, owns and oversees the art collection of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler.
vitra.com
Vitra is a Swiss family-owned furniture company with headquarters in Birsfelden, Switzerland. It is the manufacturer of the works of many internationally renowned furniture designers. Vitra is also known for the works of notable architects that make up its premises in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in particular the Vitra Design Museum.
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Vitra Design Museum
2 Charles-Eames-Straßevitra.com
Vitra is a Swiss family-owned furniture company with headquarters in Birsfelden, Switzerland. It is the manufacturer of the works of many internationally renowned furniture designers. Vitra is also known for the works of notable architects that make up its premises in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in particular the Vitra Design Museum.
artbasel.com
Event 15 - 18 June 2017
Art Basel is an international art fair.
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Art Basel
10 Messepl.artbasel.com
Event 15 - 18 June 2017
Art Basel is an international art fair.
cartoonmuseum.ch / The Cartoonmuseum Basel is the only museum of its kind devoted exclusively to satirical art – from the caricature to the comic.
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Cartoonmuseum Basel
28 St. Alban-Vorstadtcartoonmuseum.ch / The Cartoonmuseum Basel is the only museum of its kind devoted exclusively to satirical art – from the caricature to the comic.
kunstmuseumbasel.ch / Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, it was one of the first museums dedicated to contemporary art in the world.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
60 St. Alban-Rheinwegkunstmuseumbasel.ch / Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, it was one of the first museums dedicated to contemporary art in the world.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to enjoy the view of the historic city and the Basler Münster.
Tipp: Take the the ferry to the Basler Münster.
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Rhine Promenade
97 Oberer RheinwegBeautiful place to enjoy the view of the historic city and the Basler Münster.
Tipp: Take the the ferry to the Basler Münster.
The Basel Minster (German: Basler Münster) is one of the main landmarks and tourist attractions of the Swiss city of Basel. The Münster is listed as a heritage site of national significance in Switzerland.
Tipp: For the best view of Basel you can walk up the towers.
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Basler Münster
9 Münsterpl.The Basel Minster (German: Basler Münster) is one of the main landmarks and tourist attractions of the Swiss city of Basel. The Münster is listed as a heritage site of national significance in Switzerland.
Tipp: For the best view of Basel you can walk up the towers.
augustaraurica.ch
Augusta Raurica is a Roman archaeological site and an open-air museum in Switzerland located on the south bank of the Rhine river about 20 km east of Basel near the villages of Augst and Kaiseraugst. It is the site of the oldest known Roman colony on the Rhine.
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Augusta Raurica
17 Giebenacherstrasseaugustaraurica.ch
Augusta Raurica is a Roman archaeological site and an open-air museum in Switzerland located on the south bank of the Rhine river about 20 km east of Basel near the villages of Augst and Kaiseraugst. It is the site of the oldest known Roman colony on the Rhine.
The Gate of Spalen (in German Spalentor) is a former city gate in the ancient city walls of Basel, Switzerland. One of the three remaining gateways, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful gates of Switzerland.
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Spalentor
SpalenvorstadtThe Gate of Spalen (in German Spalentor) is a former city gate in the ancient city walls of Basel, Switzerland. One of the three remaining gateways, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful gates of Switzerland.
There is hardly another monument in the city of Basel that has become such a symbol of the city as the Mittlere Brücke. Opened in 1226, it is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea.
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Middenbrug, Basel
Mittlere BrückeThere is hardly another monument in the city of Basel that has become such a symbol of the city as the Mittlere Brücke. Opened in 1226, it is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea.
The City Hall is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. In the midst of the Old Town, it is particularly eye-catching with its red facade, the characteristic tower and playful frescoes.
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Basel's Old Town
21 LeimenstrasseThe City Hall is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. In the midst of the Old Town, it is particularly eye-catching with its red facade, the characteristic tower and playful frescoes.
Where the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, in 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark.
Tipp: If you like this, there is also a Museum of Tinguely.
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Carnavalsfontein
7 KlostergasseWhere the stage of the old city theatre company once stood, in 1977 Jean Tinguely created sculptural machines in a shallow fountain and in the process gifted Basel a famous new landmark.
Tipp: If you like this, there is also a Museum of Tinguely.
The St. Alban-Tor (St.Alban's Gate), dating back to ca. 1400, was part of the fortifications of the old walled city and is the gateway to a magical quarter of the city.
St. Alban Tor
101 St. Alban-VorstadtThe St. Alban-Tor (St.Alban's Gate), dating back to ca. 1400, was part of the fortifications of the old walled city and is the gateway to a magical quarter of the city.
The place of pilgrimage at the Mariastein monastery is not only impressive due to its late-Gothic architecture, it is also remarkable for the exquisite painting and artworks it houses.
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Mariastein Abdij
1 Klosterpl.The place of pilgrimage at the Mariastein monastery is not only impressive due to its late-Gothic architecture, it is also remarkable for the exquisite painting and artworks it houses.
Basel Old Town /
Take a walk with us around Basel Old Town, one of the most well-preserved and prettiest in Europe, and be surprised by the wide variety of architecture, unparalleled in any other city.
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Altstadt Grossbasel
Basel Old Town /
Take a walk with us around Basel Old Town, one of the most well-preserved and prettiest in Europe, and be surprised by the wide variety of architecture, unparalleled in any other city.
Drinks & Nightlife
barrouge.ch / Highest Bar and Club in Switzerland. Great view over Basel.
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Bar Rouge
10 Messepl.barrouge.ch / Highest Bar and Club in Switzerland. Great view over Basel.
www.imfluss.ch /
25.7.2017 – 12.8.2017 (Only these Dates!)
Live music on a floating stage on the river rhine.
IMFLUSS Festival
11 Oberer Rheinwegwww.imfluss.ch /
25.7.2017 – 12.8.2017 (Only these Dates!)
Live music on a floating stage on the river rhine.
Des Arts
6 Barfüsserpl.For Cocktails.
restaurant-kunsthalle.ch / Bar is part of the Kunsthalle and has a Cocktail list that is far from standard.
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Campari Bar
7 Steinenbergrestaurant-kunsthalle.ch / Bar is part of the Kunsthalle and has a Cocktail list that is far from standard.
atlan-tis.ch / Restaurant, concert venue and club is a Basel institution.
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Atlantis Basel
13 Klosterbergatlan-tis.ch / Restaurant, concert venue and club is a Basel institution.
Grand Casino Basel
225 FlughafenstrasseAcqua
14 Binningerstrasseacquabasilea.ch / Lounge, Bar and Cafe.
Sommercasino
1 Münchensteinerstrassesommercasino.ch /
Center for young cultur in Basel.
Entertainment & Activities
zoobasel.ch
Zoo Basel is a non-profit zoo in the city of Basel, Switzerland. Its official name is Zoologischer Garten Basel — or in English: Basel Zoological Garden. Basel residents affectionately call it Zolli.
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Zoo station
40 Margarethenstrassezoobasel.ch
Zoo Basel is a non-profit zoo in the city of Basel, Switzerland. Its official name is Zoologischer Garten Basel — or in English: Basel Zoological Garden. Basel residents affectionately call it Zolli.
fcb.ch / St. Jakob Park is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli" it is called by the locals.
Tipp: Visit a soccer game of the best soccer team in Switzerland, FC Basel. The fans give it a great atmosphere through their chants.
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St. Jakob-Park
fcb.ch / St. Jakob Park is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli" it is called by the locals.
Tipp: Visit a soccer game of the best soccer team in Switzerland, FC Basel. The fans give it a great atmosphere through their chants.
Swiss Indoors Turnier Austragungsort
21 Brüglingerstrasseswissindoorsbasel.ch /
Event: 21- 29 October
ATP World Tour 500
muba.ch / Mustermesse Basel
Event: 12 -21 Mai 2017
Second largest fair for the public in Switzerland
muba
muba.ch / Mustermesse Basel
Event: 12 -21 Mai 2017
Second largest fair for the public in Switzerland
aquabasilea.ch / Experience a day of fun and relaxation you will never forget at the most diverse waterworld paradise in Switzerland. Enjoy the revitalising properties of the natural element of water during a relaxing visit to Aquabasilea.
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Aquabasilea
57 Hardstrasseaquabasilea.ch / Experience a day of fun and relaxation you will never forget at the most diverse waterworld paradise in Switzerland. Enjoy the revitalising properties of the natural element of water during a relaxing visit to Aquabasilea.
bpg.ch / How about a Trip on the River Rhein?
Basler Personenschifffahrt AG - BPG - Rhein - Basel - Ausflüge - Eventlocation
Schiffländebpg.ch / How about a Trip on the River Rhein?
The Rhein Ferryboat, crosses from Grossbasel to Kleinbasel and vice versa.
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Münster-Fähre "LEU"
95 Oberer RheinwegThe Rhein Ferryboat, crosses from Grossbasel to Kleinbasel and vice versa.
Parks & Nature
The Park in Grünen is a well-loved recreational area on the edge of the city. The asphalted paths are enjoyed by walkers, skaters and bicycle riders and there are also sports facilities, playgrounds and wonderful green spaces.
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Park im Grünen
RainstrasseThe Park in Grünen is a well-loved recreational area on the edge of the city. The asphalted paths are enjoyed by walkers, skaters and bicycle riders and there are also sports facilities, playgrounds and wonderful green spaces.
Kannenfeldpark, covering 9.1 hectares, is the largest green space in the city of Basel. In addition to its vast range of trees, the green park is a popular place for young and old to spend time.
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Kannenfeldpark
BurgfelderstrasseKannenfeldpark, covering 9.1 hectares, is the largest green space in the city of Basel. In addition to its vast range of trees, the green park is a popular place for young and old to spend time.