Popular places to visit
Marktplatz
You can enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basler Muenster
Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and Munsterplatz while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Vorstädte
If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.