Guidebook for Basel
Sightseeing
Fascinating museum presenting history of paper production in Basel.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Papiermühle
35 St. Alban-TalFascinating museum presenting history of paper production in Basel.
You should visit not only Cathedral but also its gallery and climb to the tower (single visitors are not allowed, at least two people are necessary to enter the tower). View pays off all its steps.
130 locals recommend
Basel Minster
9 Münsterpl.You should visit not only Cathedral but also its gallery and climb to the tower (single visitors are not allowed, at least two people are necessary to enter the tower). View pays off all its steps.
Interesting, moving, fontain created by famous Jean Tinguely at the place where old Theathre's scene was. Gift for Basel's inhibitants who didn't like demolition of old theatre.
55 locals recommend
Carnival Fountain
7 KlostergasseInteresting, moving, fontain created by famous Jean Tinguely at the place where old Theathre's scene was. Gift for Basel's inhibitants who didn't like demolition of old theatre.
Nice church that is open to everybody and any religion. You can organize an event or just come and enjoy its architecture.
8 locals recommend
Elisabethenkirche
14 ElisabethenstrasseNice church that is open to everybody and any religion. You can organize an event or just come and enjoy its architecture.
Sankt Alban-Tal
Sankt Alban-TalOne of three remaining gates to medieval Basel.
Basel's Old Town
21 LeimenstrasseGuided Tour CHF 5 (on Saturdays at 3:30 and 4:30 pm)
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Open Mo-Fri 6:30-20:00, Sat 7:30-18.
18 locals recommend
Coop Supermarkt Basel Bachletten
45 SteinenringClosest grocery store. Open Mo-Fri 6:30-20:00, Sat 7:30-18.
Migros Supermarkt
40 LutzertstrasseGrocery store nearby. Open Mo-Fri 7:30-20:00, Sat 8-18.
Everything Else
Basel Messe - Venue of all important trade shows. You can get there by tram 2 from Kunstmuseum or 14, 15 from Aeschenplatz.
137 locals recommend
Messeplatz
MesseplatzBasel Messe - Venue of all important trade shows. You can get there by tram 2 from Kunstmuseum or 14, 15 from Aeschenplatz.
Great place for breakfast and sightseeing. In the mornings, you can enjoy market with fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese and other specialties. You will also find here our beautiful red Town Hall.
65 locals recommend
Marktplatz
Great place for breakfast and sightseeing. In the mornings, you can enjoy market with fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese and other specialties. You will also find here our beautiful red Town Hall.
Food Scene
Probably the best fondue in the city. Great place to enjoy Swiss cuisine. Reservation necessary (+41 61 272 11 05).
6 locals recommend
Elsbethenstübli
34 ElisabethenstrasseProbably the best fondue in the city. Great place to enjoy Swiss cuisine. Reservation necessary (+41 61 272 11 05).
Probably the best sushi in Basel. Well, everything they serve is good. But not necessarily cheap.
23 locals recommend
NOOHN
12 Henric Petri-StrasseProbably the best sushi in Basel. Well, everything they serve is good. But not necessarily cheap.
Place to enjoy thai cuisine. You can also find there indian and japanese dishes, but all of them have thai flavour.
45 locals recommend
LILY'S MAXIM
1 RebgassePlace to enjoy thai cuisine. You can also find there indian and japanese dishes, but all of them have thai flavour.
namamen
1a Messepl.Good japanese udon and other dishes.
namamen
1a Messepl.Good japanese udon and other dishes.
Shopping
Freie Strasse
Freie StrasseHere you can find many brand shops in Basel.
Drinks & Nightlife
tibits
4 StänzlergasseGood place for vegetarian lunch.
Baltazar Bar
34 SteinenbachgässleinGood place for few drinks and meeting with friends.