Mit seinen zwei Türmen ist das Münster das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Basel. Die Besteigung eines Turms ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. /// With two impressive towers, no other building adorns the city-sape of Basel like the cathedral. Climbing the tower is an unforgettable experience.

Autumn in Basel

The city’s many public green and open spaces make Basel a pretty destination for a day out, even in autumn. The people of Basel are now enjoying the last warming rays of sunshine at the buvettes along the Rhine.

Autumn ideas

Merian Gärten Basel / Merian Gardens Basel

Gardens

Merian Gardens

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.

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Restaurant

Taverne Johann

In addition to individual aperitif compositions with selected harmonious wines, the offer includes hot pots, i.e. simple but refined stews from the pot. Taverne Johann adheres to the nose-to-tail philosophy, even making their own sausages, dried meats and pies.

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Consum Krafft Basel

Bar

Consum Basel

The wine bar with salami and cheese specialities and over 100 wines can be found in the heart of the Old Town of Kleinbasel. 

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VinOptimum Basel

Wine bar

VinOptimum 

Over 100 choice wines from all over Europe and its own vineyard make VinOptimum the perfect meeting place for wine aficionados and connoisseurs.

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Die Villa Merian, die ehemalige Sommerresidenz des Ehepaars Merian, liegt eingebettet in die wunderschönen Merian Gärten und ist heute ein Restaurant. // Villa Merian, the former summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Merian, nestles in the beautiful Merian Gardens and is now a restaurant.

Parks and gardens

Shopping
Das Café Frühling in Kleinbasel.

Cafés in Basel
Ob Dinosaurier oder Tintenfische, Ameisen oder Schmetterlinge: Im Naturhistorischen Museum gibt es viel zu bestaunen. / Whether dinosaurs or squids, ants or butterflies: There is much to admire in the Natural History Museum.

Current exhibitions
Innenarchitektur und Einrichtung im Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel. / Interior design and furnishing in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel.

When it rains in Basel
Das Restaurant Hasenburg am Andreasplatz.

Traditional restaurants in Basel

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