Title: Visit Aargau-Basel Region: Best of Aargau-Basel Region Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Aargau-Basel Region](https://expedia.com/Aargau-Basel-Region-Hotels.d553248621593909741.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Aargau-Basel Region](https://expedia.com/Aargau-Basel-Region-Vacation-Rentals.d553248621593909741.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Aargau-Basel Region](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Aargau-Basel-Region.d553248621593909741.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Aargau-Basel Region](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Aargau-Basel-Region.d553248621593909741.Car-Rental-Guide)[Aargau-Basel Region Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Aargau-Basel-Region.d553248621593909741.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Aargau-Basel Region ## Travel Guide ![the city of Basel is quite beautiful and is easy to travel around and get the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/212a3baa-5697-4102-93c9-3cc6ed592972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![the city of Basel is quite beautiful and is easy to travel around and get the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/212a3baa-5697-4102-93c9-3cc6ed592972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Staircase maze inside this university campus Pool Architekten, 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050566/5776f8f5-bac0-4d4a-94ee-0ed861e8f009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glittering bell tower in Town Hall at Basel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394667/91639097-e3ef-41e5-8b01-f0588f71b2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most beautiful places I've seen so far in Basel! Wish I knew German so I could learn more about this place!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/104418d5-d2f9-4be6-8f2c-b7f7067ab82b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Aargau-Basel Region Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248621593909741) ### Where to stay in Aargau-Basel Region ![Basel featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981679701/acd35586-49fe-4762-a2d5-931d46b3db16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Basel City Centre 4.5/5(233 area reviews) Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basel Natural History Museum or Basler Muenster while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Basel-City-Centre.dx553248633981679701) ![The view across the Rhine in Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8285336e-991c-4e78-8ac3-0a3e6d96f84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Museums, art galleries, and live music are just a few things travelers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Natural History Museum and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Old-Town.dx553248621533003688) ![Parliament Building In Basel, Switzerland. Build in 1504 to 1514 at the Marktplatz. Today it's still used as the actual Parliament Building for the Grand Council of Basel-City. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/0daba449-5e3b-4eaa-9908-55498f519a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Altstadt-Grossbasel.dx6170377) ![Basel, here I feel like home](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/8dbef311-797c-4090-81ba-12c686bdcbe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Vorstadte.dx553248635939578359) ![Basel, Stadt, Altstadt, Basel-Stadt, Rhein, Rheinufer Fluss, Kleinbasel, Grossbasel, Wettsteinbrücke, Münster, Kirche, Frühling, Schweiz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974577956/e004facd-c79c-4955-8319-26adc240dc0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sankt Alban 3.5/5(8 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Sankt Alban, St. Jakobshalle and St. Jakob-Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Sankt-Alban.dx553248635974577956) ![Panorama of Kleinbasel district of Basel and the riverbank of Rhine River, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170386/ce9552a6-e3af-48fd-ab36-a241470e7473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kleinbasel Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Kleinbasel.dx6170386) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Aargau-Basel-Region.dx553248621593909741.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Aargau-Basel Region Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Aargau-Basel Region ![Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524500/524407/0263616b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel Steinentorstrasse 25 Basel BS $182 nightly $199 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (613 reviews) Very nice staff. Nice room. Very good location. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=524407&PinnedHotelID=524407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593909741) ![Hotel Schweizerhof Basel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19684/8c15ef1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Schweizerhof Basel Centralbahnplatz 1 Basel BS $181 nightly $187 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basel. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) The staff across all departments was very courteous and helpful! The room clean, the breakfast delicious, and the public spaces very welcoming. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Aargau-Basel Region hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593909741&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Basel Zoo which includes marine life, zoo animals and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067735/9aa77c8c-6af9-494d-bc7b-c720935fc006.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Zoo 4.5/5(23 reviews) Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Zoo-Basel.d6067735.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rathaus, Basel Town Hall - Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067705/461601ba-b737-4506-81ae-cda98247fe4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz 4.5/5(82 reviews) You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Marktplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067705.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beyeler Foundation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067733/b9bcdf2b-f7fb-41f5-9db3-b4cc1636d45c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beyeler Foundation 4/5(25 reviews) Art enthusiasts set up a foundation to collect modernist pieces in the 1980s. Now, a large complex with a scenic garden hosts the inspiring collection. [](https://expedia.com/Beyeler-Foundation-Riehen.d6067733.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel featuring a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067711/cd308d96-1910-465d-aad1-acd13fccb186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basler Muenster 4.5/5(62 reviews) Admire its exquisite architecture, peer from the towers over the city or just soak up the atmosphere of Basel’s most important house of worship. [](https://expedia.com/Basler-Muenster-Basel-City-Centre.d6067711.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basel Art Museum showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067713/d0391c06-520d-4e1e-9a78-fd26dfd9194f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Art Museum 5/5(2 reviews) Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Art-Museum-Basel-City-Centre.d6067713.Vacation-Attraction) ![Town hall in Basel Switzerland. This building is over 500 years old❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050770/4977c873-0ce4-4d39-9f64-b1f8c346b7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basel Town Hall 4.5/5(74 reviews) After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Basel-Town-Hall-Basel-City-Centre.d6067727.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Aargau-Basel Region ![Historisches Haus in Bad Zurzach, Schweiz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4254/ef2c1a97-f1b5-436e-bcb3-61b2d04e7c0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bad Zurzach ![Blick auf Aarburg, Burgenland, Schweiz ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4461/6d1bf32b-b483-4a72-9043-d81cb42c2268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aarau ![scenic panorama of a city in baden aargau switzerland in autumn with fog in background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4464/f196d76d-9246-40ba-8936-f7818e55f8c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Baden ![Luftaufnahme von Dietikon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4470/14399749-9c10-48be-8fa4-a100c9d8313b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dietikon - Cities near Aargau-Basel Region - Places of interest [Bad Zurzach](https://expedia.com/Bad-Zurzach.dx4254)[Aarau](https://expedia.com/Aarau.dx4461)[Baden](https://expedia.com/Baden.dx4464)[Dietikon](https://expedia.com/Dietikon.dx4470)[Lenzburg](https://expedia.com/Lenzburg.dx4475)[Rheinfelden](https://expedia.com/Rheinfelden.dx5497)[Egerkingen](https://expedia.com/Egerkingen.dx10412)[Spreitenbach](https://expedia.com/Spreitenbach.dx12071)[Weil am Rhein](https://expedia.com/Weil-Am-Rhein.dx55454)[Birmensdorf](https://expedia.com/Birmensdorf.dx179851)[Bad Saeckingen](https://expedia.com/Bad-Saeckingen.dx500633)[Liestal](https://expedia.com/Liestal.dx6024004)[Suhr](https://expedia.com/Suhr.dx6034316)[Schonenwerd](https://expedia.com/Schonenwerd.dx6034317)[Pratteln](https://expedia.com/Pratteln.dx6034336)[Birsfelden](https://expedia.com/Birsfelden.dx6034468)[Hermetschwil-Staffeln](https://expedia.com/Hermetschwil-Staffeln.dx6034903)[Kirchdorf](https://expedia.com/Kirchdorf.dx6034906)[Saint-Louis](https://expedia.com/Saint-Louis.dx6035020)[Wildegg](https://expedia.com/Wildegg.dx6046926)[Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg](https://expedia.com/Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg.dx6048330)[Obererlinsbach](https://expedia.com/Obererlinsbach.dx6048345)[Dornach](https://expedia.com/Dornach.dx6048346)[Muttenz](https://expedia.com/Muttenz.dx6050566)[Oberentfelden](https://expedia.com/Oberentfelden.dx6050569) - 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[Munsterplatz ](https://expedia.com/Munsterplatz-Basel-City-Centre.d6067737.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sole Uno Wellness-Welt ](https://expedia.com/Sole-Uno-Wellness-Welt-Rheinfelden.d553248621532505836.Vacation-Attraction) - [Basel University ](https://expedia.com/Basel-University-Vorstadte.d6067725.Vacation-Attraction) - [Novartis Headquarters ](https://expedia.com/Novartis-Headquarters-St-Johann.d6191027.Vacation-Attraction) - [Basel Natural History Museum ](https://expedia.com/Basel-Natural-History-Museum-Basel-City-Centre.d6067709.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aargau Jura Park ](https://expedia.com/Aargau-Jura-Park-Canton-of-Aargau.d553248635998034067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Augusta Raurica ](https://expedia.com/Augusta-Raurica-Augst.d6191134.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shoppi Tivoli ](https://expedia.com/Shoppi-Tivoli-Spreitenbach.d553248621565606414.Vacation-Attraction) - [Theater Basel ](https://expedia.com/Theater-Basel-Basel-City-Centre.d553248621532505939.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spalentor ](https://expedia.com/Spalentor-Basel-City-Centre.d6067731.Vacation-Attraction) - 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