Leisure time & excursions
Merian Gardens
Basel Region
The Merian Gardens are a beautiful botanical garden, a historic park and a carefully designed place for relaxation on the outskirts of the city of Basel. They draw visitors all year round with their stunning array of blooms, unique variety of plants and impressive botanical collections.
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Disused railway hike Pratteln to Läufelfingen
Basel Region
This hike along the old, disused Hauenstein railway line from Pratteln via Liestal and Sissach to Läufelfingen is a real treat, with plenty to see and discover along the way – not only for train lovers!
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aquabasilea
Basel Region
Experience a day of fun and relaxation you will never forget at the most diverse waterworld paradise in Switzerland. Enjoy the revitalising properties of the natural element of water during a relaxing visit to aquabasilea.
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Monkey Mountain – Montagne des Singes
Frankreich
Discover Barbary macaques in the wild at the foot of the Château du Haut-Kœnigsburg. A thrilling excursion for all the family!
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Colmar & Eguisheim
Frankreich
The journey to Colmar is a magical trip through hilltop vineyards and flower-filled villages.
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Golf in Bad Bellingen
Deutschland
The Basel region also has plenty to offer golf enthusiasts, for example the Drei-Thermen golf resort in Bad Bellingen.
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Europa-Park
Deutschland
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, is probably the most spectacular leisure park in the region. With over a hundred attractions and shows in 14 European themed areas, the park is a delight for both young and older visitors.
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Dampfbad Basel
Basel Zentrum
Dampfbad Basel is a small tranquil spa located in the north of the city. It is an oasis of wellness and relaxation, a place to escape the pressures of everyday life for an hour or two.
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St. Jakob-Park | Football stadium
Basel Region
St. Jakob-Park is Switzerland's largest football stadium and the home ground of FC Basel. It is important in both architectural and sporting terms.
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Park im Grünen
Basel Region
The Park in Grünen is a well-loved recreational area on the edge of the city. The asphalted paths are enjoyed by walkers, skaters and bicycle riders and there are also sports facilities, playgrounds and wonderful green spaces.
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Antoniuskirche
Basel Flughafen
Built between 1925 and 1927 by architect Karl Moser, the church in the St. Johann district was Switzerland's first concrete place of worship, built from unfinished exposed concrete.
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Markthalle
Basel Zentrum
Basel's Markthalle (Market Hall) was built in 1929 and used as a market up until 2004. Following various attempts at other uses, 2014 saw the hall being returned almost to its original purpose, with food stalls and a weekly market on Saturdays.
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