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Your first summer in Basel

This is where you can find the best experiences for your first summer trip to Basel. A quick word of warning though: once you’ve experienced the summer atmosphere in Basel, you’ll want to come back for more.

Rhine

Tips for your first summer

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.

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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Ein Kunst Zimmer im Hotel Teufelhof Basel.

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Stories of Basel’s Old Town

BaselCard

Discover more with the free BaselCard! When you stay overnight in Basel, you will benefit from discounts on numerous cultural and recreational activities and other exclusive advantages.
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More tips for the summer

BT_2021_MICE_Le_Rhin_bleu-1073 — Learn everything there is to know about the traditional Swiss and Basel dishes – and find out the best places to enjoy them.

2013 Bundesfeier Basel — Many high-class events are held in Basel each year. Here you will find an overview of what is on and when.

LezBroz 2019 Kunstmuseum Hauptbau — Nearly 40 museums with spectacular collections and special exhibitions – unique in Switzerland and at the top of the international league too.

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