Basel for families

Young and old visitors will enjoy the city at the bend in the Rhine, with its relaxed atmosphere and large number of museums – many of which are interesting for children too – and a wide range of other activities.
                    
                            An exciting trip to Basel Zoo
                        
                    The people of Basel know and love their "Zolli" from childhood, as it is one of the regular excursion destinations for kindergartens and schools in the region. This is no wonder, as it is home to over 600 species of animals and visitors can always discover something new.

                                                    Basel Zoo
                                            
                            Visit the Aquabasilea water world
                        
                    Young guests can get acquainted with water in a fun, child-friendly way at Aquabasilea in Pratteln. Adults can choose from exciting encounters with this element in the wave pool, the activity pool or the various slides.

                                                    Aquabasilea
                                            
                            Lunch at Aquabasilea
                        
                    The Aquabasilea water world offers a range of dining options, with a self-service restaurant, a sauna bistro with an inside and outside area, and an Eastern-inspired café in the hamam. There's something for all tastes here. 

                                                    Aquabasilea
                                            
                            Treasure hunts with Basil
                        
                    A treasure hunt with Basil is an adventure for the whole family. Armed with tricky questions, the participants embark on a very special kind of city tour. And there's even a special surprise for the little ones.

                                                    Treasure hunts with Basil
                                            
                            A visit to Basel's Marionettentheater (puppet theatre)
                        
                    The Marionettentheater on Basel's Münsterplatz is an institution in its own right. It has entertained children for generations and it's always a pleasure to see how silent it becomes in the auditorium as soon as the curtain goes up.

                                                    Basel's Marionettentheater 
                                            
                            Dinner at Papa Joe’s
                        
                    Papa Joe's is a restaurant located on the popular Barfüsserplatz in the city centre. Its informal atmosphere and American specialities are popular with young and old alike.

                                                    Papa Joe‘s