Basel combines preserved old-town architecture with modern architectural accents and public works of art. The city thus presents itself as both historic and contemporary.
Culture
Important historical sights include Basel Minster, the Pfalz viewing terrace, the Town Hall, Spalenberg and Spalentor.
Basel offers city tours by bus.
Wartenberg - Vordere Ruine and Istein Castle are located in the area around Basel.
In the wider regional surroundings of Basel are Weitenau Monastery, Munzenberg, Steinenberg, Cité de l'Automobile, Rümmelsbühl and Hard.
Basel has more than 2,000 years of history, which is reflected in the cityscape and at historic sites.
Basel has almost 40 museums throughout the canton and a wide range of cultural offerings.
Geographical Location
Basel is located in the Swiss-German-French tri-border area, at the southern end of the Upper Rhine Plain and at the western beginning of the High Rhine Plain.
Landscape
At the Rhine knee, the Rhine changes direction in Basel from east-west to south-north.
For further travel planning, you can also view Riehen and Bettingen. You can rent a holiday apartment in Basel.
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