Sightseeing
The Cathedral
With its red sandstone walls, multicoloured roof tiles and twin towers, the Cathedral is a dominant feature of the city. more
The Pfalz
The terrace high above the Rhine behind the Cathedral offers a magnificent view over the Old Town. more
Marktplatz and City Hall
The Marktplatz is dominated by the imposing City Hall, the seat of the government of the Canton of Basel-City. Fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers are sold here. more
Mittlere Brücke / Schifflände
Cross the Rhine on the Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge). Financed by the sale of church treasures in 1125, it is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. more
Tinguely Fountain
In the place where the stage of the old City Theatre formerly stood, in 1977 Jean Tinguely placed amusing machine sculptures in an enormous pool of water. more
Basel’s Old Town
Travel through time as you explore Basel on foot. Basel's Old Town is one of the best-preserved and most beautiful in Europe. more
Rhine Port / Border triangle
Spalentor (Spalen Gate)
The Spalentor is the most imposing of the three surviving city gates that formed part of the fortifications of 1400. more
Modern architecture
The people of Basel are receptive to modernity. This is the place to visit if you’re looking for state-of-the-art feats of architecture. more
Hammering Man by J. Borofsky
Visit the most hardworking person in Basel, the Hammering Man on Aeschenplatz. This 13.5 metre tall work of art by American J. Borofsky has been swinging his hammer since 1989. more
Fondation Beyeler
Within the Fondation Beyeler awaits one of the most famous private collections in the world, with top works of the classical modern period. more
Kunstmuseum Basel
Visit the oldest public art collection in the world at the Kunstmuseum Basel. Works from Holbein to Goya and Rubens and the old masters of painting have been gazed at in wonder since 1661. more
