YOU'RE GONNA LOVE Basel
Discover different sides of Basel by walking around the city. The Old Town of Basel is filled with a unique atmosphere - include this in your walking tour and get to know historical Basel. Basel Town Hall which was built more than 500 years ago can bring you back to an even more historical place. Don't miss out on this heritage gem of the city! In Basel you can also travel to the future - go to Messeplatz to enjoy modern and futuristic architecture.
We also would recommend seeing the city from another angle - take a boat tour and enjoy the beautiful city from the Rhine River.
Basel has around 40 museums offering a very diverse range of art styles and exhibition concepts. The most popular museums for enjoying art and history are Kunstmuseum, Fondation Beyeler, and Museum Tingueley. If you enjoy more innovative and digital art, you will love House of Electronic Arts. You can also plan your trip during Museum Nights or an Art Festival to get the most immersive art experience.
Around 20 km from Basel, in Augusta Raurica, you can discover 2000-year-old archaeological Roman city ruins. Now it's an open-air museum with many interesting monuments and an animal park. Must have a visit if you want to experience the ancient atmosphere!
When it comes to art and culture, Basel has limitless options to offer, plan your best trip with us and see it for yourself!
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Agnes Ygorra
Nice welcome, good service from the big guy at reception. Free bus pass for transport to the airport (20min). 5min walk from the train station and bus 50 to get to the airport. It passes every 6 minutes from 4 a.m. Very clean and well appointed place. Apartments available next door.