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Keep active this summer in Basel

Looking for an active way to explore Basel before cooling off in the heart of the Old Town this summer? Grab your sun cream and let’s go!

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Tips for an active summer

Multimedia-Künstlerin Permi Jhooti beim Stand Up Paddling auf dem Rhein — Experience stand-up paddling – the new trendy sport – in the middle of the Rhine. It involves standing on a board and propelling yourself along with a long paddle. A surfing feeling and plenty of fun are guaranteed.

Rheinschwimmen Basel / Swimming in the Rhine — In summer, the Kleinbasel banks of the Rhine are the place to be! You can put your clothes in a “Wickelfisch” swim bag and simply float down on the gentle current through the picturesque Old Town.

Rheinschwimmen Basel — The Rhine invites you for a swim the whole summer long! To keep their clothes dry while swimming, splashing and floating along, the people of Basel store everything in a Wickelfisch swim bag.

20220514_Basel_(c)_Jan_Hetfleisch_JH_30851 — The Rehberger-Weg, which is around five kilometres long, links two countries, two communities and two museums – and tells countless stories along the way. It connects the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen and the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein.

Guest-Bike-Basel — Discover Basel by e-bike. With your personal BaselCard you can rent one for just CHF 20 a day. Visit Rent a Bike at the main train station (Bahnhof SBB) and off you go.

Basel is a popular travel destination for foodies. The city’s culinary scene is home to innovative and international trends – and they’re all absolutely delicious.

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More tips for the summer

Street-Art_L1300487 — There is street art everywhere in Basel. Follow in the footsteps of gifted pros and newcomers to the urban art scene.

20200518_IMG_6039 — As soon as temperatures allow, the people of Basel take to the outdoors. The city truly comes into its own during this season with festivals, street parties, open-air concerts and open-air cinema.

Drohne Rhein Münster_DJI_0552 — In Basel, 15th century buildings complement internationally renowned modern architecture to create a dynamic yet harmonious cityscape.

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