Basel City Centre

Basel

A modern white building with a unique angular design, set against a clear blue sky.
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design, featuring a large white building in the background and a person sitting on a swing-like chair in the foreground.
A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
A modern building with a large glass window reflecting interior lights and a wooden deck.
A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck with outdoor seating.

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A modern building with a sign reading "museum basel" at dusk.
Photo by Kunstmuseum Basel, Julian Salinas
Open Photo by Kunstmuseum Basel, Julian Salinas

Basel Art Museum

9.4/10 (103 reviews)
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
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Things to do

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Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour

$32
per adult
Basel City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide

$36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Basel: Sightseeing Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

$5
per adult
Basel Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local

$115
per adult
Basel: Private Walking Tour with a Local
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City tour Basel (walking tour)

$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City tour Basel (walking tour)
From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg, Ribeauvillé

From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg, Ribeauvillé

$109
per adult
From Basel: day trip to Colmar, Hohkönigsburg, Ribeauvillé
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Where to stay in Basel City Centre

Find the best Basel City Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Basel City Centre
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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and a Gothic church with spires.

Old Town

Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.

A historic building with ornate facades, large windows, and a clock tower.
Photo by Annie Chamberlain
Open Photo by Annie Chamberlain

Altstadt Grossbasel

Take time in Altstadt Grossbasel to visit attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A street with tram tracks, a building with a sign for Kunstmuseum Basel, and a construction crane.

Vorstädte

Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Theater Basel and Basel Art Museum. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A river with swans, a bridge, a path, and buildings in the background.

Sankt Alban

If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers.

Kleinbasel

Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

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