Church, mosque or temple
Basel Minster
Basel, Switzerland
A red sandstone cathedral on a terrace above the Rhine.
City · Switzerland · Basel-Stadt
Basel
A Rhine city on the border of three countries, known for art museums and a red sandstone cathedral.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Basel matters
Basel sits where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and it feels like it. The Rhine curls around the old town, where a red sandstone cathedral overlooks the river and a lively market square has a bright red town hall. This is one of Europe's great art cities, with museums holding everything from Old Masters to modern work, and in summer people drift down the river in the current. Fasnacht carnival is its famous festival.
Talking points
- Three countries meet at the Rhine within the city's reach.
- Basel packs a huge number of museums into a small city.
- In summer locals float down the Rhine with a waterproof swim bag.
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What to see in Basel
Art gallery
Kunstmuseum Basel
Basel, Switzerland
One of the oldest public art collections in Europe, with Holbein and modern masters.
Square
Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz
Basel, Switzerland
A bright red Renaissance town hall facing the city's main market square.
Museum
Fondation Beyeler
Basel, Switzerland
A light-filled museum of modern art in a garden setting just outside Basel.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.