Grossbasel city centre and St. Alban

Not surprisingly, Basel’s old town contains nearly all the sights that are generally connected with Basel. And yet this district offers much more: world-class museums, shopping delights for individualists of every kind, traditional pubs and new favourites, and a spot – the St. Alban-Tal, also known as the “Little Venice” of Basel – that melts the heart of every romantic. 
Fleurs des Rois Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Basel

Shopping

Fleurs des Rois

The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is now highlighting the world of flowers: at the boutique Fleurs des Rois in the city centre, the team of florists turns nature’s beauties into stylish arrangements. The seasonal range includes out-of-the-ordinary flower arrangements for a variety of occasions and tastes. 

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“My favourite spot in the Old Town is the Spalenberg. I like it partly because of our family business there, the Theater Fauteuil in its wonderful Spalenhof courtyard. But I also enjoy the special flair that characterizes this street.”
This is Basel for
Caroline Rasser · Actress and director of Theater Fauteuil

Shopping

1Fach-Basel

There are counter-trends to digitization in Basel, too. One example is in the Gundeli quarter, where the owner of 1Fach-Basel has made it her aim to move offers from the Internet back into a bricks-and-mortar store by letting individual compartments in her shop to suppliers. This makes it more affordable for the suppliers to offer their goods, and customers enjoy the constantly changing product range.

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Restaurant

Apulia

The Apulia region is still something of an insider’s tip among travellers to Italy. But the fact that more and more people take their holidays there is due in no small part to its unbelievably good cuisine. The restaurateurs at Apulia near the Spalentor gate have brought this food to Basel, ensuring a Mediterranean atmosphere with their delicacies right in the middle of Basel’s old town.

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Guided tours in the district

Jailbirds, butchers and elegant ladies

Jailbirds, butchers and elegant ladies

Duration: 1:15h

Town Hall - the seat of government

Town Hall - the seat of government

Duration: 1:00h

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Stories of Basel's Old Town

Duration: 1:30h

Behind closed doors

Behind closed doors

Duration: 1:15h

The Nightwatchman's Secret

The Nightwatchman's Secret

Duration: 1:15h

All districts of Basel

Gundeldingen, Bruderholz and Dreispitz