Guidebook for Basel

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Guidebook for Basel

Essentials

A little supermarket around the corner.
SPAR Supermarkt Birsstrasse Basel
200 Birsstrasse
A little supermarket around the corner.
Another small supermarket close to the apartment.
23 locals recommend
Migros Partner
121 Wanderstrasse
23 locals recommend
Another small supermarket close to the apartment.
This supermarket is a bit further away but bigger.
7 locals recommend
Coop Supermarkt Birsfelden
70 Hauptstrasse
7 locals recommend
This supermarket is a bit further away but bigger.
Drugstore
TopPharm Lehenmatt Apotheke, Basel
249 Lehenmattstrasse
Drugstore
Hospital
Spital
Münsterberg
Hospital

Food Scene

A great Bakery, with delicious bread and pastries.
Sutter Begg
4 Amthausstrasse
A 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.
18 locals recommend
Läckerli Huus AG
57 Gerbergasse
18 locals recommend
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.
restaurant-fischerstube.ch / Local micro brewery. Best beer in Basel.
23 locals recommend
Fischerstube
45 Rheingasse
23 locals recommend
restaurant-fischerstube.ch / Local micro brewery. Best beer in Basel.
brauner-mutz-basel.ch / Casual Dining Spot with Swiss Meals and Beer.
11 locals recommend
Zum Braunen Mutz
10 Barfüsserpl.
11 locals recommend
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
Schlossgasse
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.
mitte.ch / Great for getting a coffee in the heart of Basel
48 locals recommend
unternehmen mitte
30 Gerbergasse
48 locals recommend
mitte.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).
114 locals recommend
Jean Tinguely Museum
2 Paul Sacher-Anlage
114 locals recommend
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).
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.
102 locals recommend
Fine Arts Museum Basel - Kunstmuseum
16 St. Alban-Graben
102 locals recommend
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.
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.
234 locals recommend
Fondation Beyeler
101 Baselstrasse
234 locals recommend
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.
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.
150 locals recommend
Vitra Design Museum
2 Charles-Eames-Straße
150 locals recommend
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.
artbasel.com Event 15 - 18 June 2017 Art Basel is an international art fair.
39 locals recommend
Art Basel
10 Messepl.
39 locals recommend
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.
15 locals recommend
Cartoonmuseum Basel
28 St. Alban-Vorstadt
15 locals recommend
cartoonmuseum.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.
19 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
60 St. Alban-Rheinweg
19 locals recommend
kunstmuseumbasel.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.
6 locals recommend
Rhine Promenade
97 Oberer Rheinweg
6 locals recommend
Beautiful 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.
130 locals recommend
Basel Minster
9 Münsterpl.
130 locals recommend
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.
40 locals recommend
Augusta Raurica
17 Giebenacherstrasse
40 locals recommend
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.
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.
21 locals recommend
Gate of Spalen
Spalenvorstadt
21 locals recommend
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.
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.
15 locals recommend
Middle Bridge, Basel
Mittlere Brücke
15 locals recommend
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.
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.
43 locals recommend
Basel's Old Town
21 Leimenstrasse
43 locals recommend
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.
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.
55 locals recommend
Carnival Fountain
7 Klostergasse
55 locals recommend
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.
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-Vorstadt
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.
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.
6 locals recommend
Mariastein Abbey
1 Klosterpl.
6 locals recommend
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.
34 locals recommend
Altstadt Grossbasel
34 locals recommend
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.
124 locals recommend
Bar Rouge
10 Messepl.
124 locals recommend
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 Rheinweg
www.imfluss.ch / 25.7.2017 – 12.8.2017 (Only these Dates!) Live music on a floating stage on the river rhine.
For Cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Des Arts
6 Barfüsserpl.
15 locals recommend
For Cocktails.
restaurant-kunsthalle.ch / Bar is part of the Kunsthalle and has a Cocktail list that is far from standard.
19 locals recommend
Campari Bar
7 Steinenberg
19 locals recommend
restaurant-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.
26 locals recommend
Atlantis Basel
13 Klosterberg
26 locals recommend
atlan-tis.ch / Restaurant, concert venue and club is a Basel institution.
11 locals recommend
Grand Casino Basel
225 Flughafenstrasse
11 locals recommend
acquabasilea.ch / Lounge, Bar and Cafe.
34 locals recommend
Acqua
14 Binningerstrasse
34 locals recommend
acquabasilea.ch / Lounge, Bar and Cafe.
sommercasino.ch / Center for young cultur in Basel.
Sommercasino
1 Münchensteinerstrasse
sommercasino.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.
55 locals recommend
Zoo station
40 Margarethenstrasse
55 locals recommend
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.
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.
52 locals recommend
St. Jakob Stadium
52 locals recommend
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.
swissindoorsbasel.ch / Event: 21- 29 October ATP World Tour 500
Swiss Indoors Turnier Austragungsort
21 Brüglingerstrasse
swissindoorsbasel.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
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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.
45 locals recommend
Aquabasilea
57 Hardstrasse
45 locals recommend
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.
bpg.ch / How about a Trip on the River Rhein?
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bpg.ch / How about a Trip on the River Rhein?
The Rhein Ferryboat, crosses from Grossbasel to Kleinbasel and vice versa.
6 locals recommend
Münster-Fähre "LEU"
95 Oberer Rheinweg
6 locals recommend
The 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.
31 locals recommend
Park im Grünen
Rainstrasse
31 locals recommend
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.
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.
67 locals recommend
Kannenfeldpark
Burgfelderstrasse
67 locals recommend
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.