What To Do in the City of Culture Unlimited
With as intriguing a tourism slogan as "Culture Unlimited", make sure to include the Swiss city of Basel in your list of places to visit.
Conveniently located near the French and German borders, and boasting its own international airport, Basel is certainly easily accessible.
Let's take a look at just some of what's in store if you decide to pay a visit as an individual, group or family.
Museums Basel is home to nearly 40 museums so you can be sure there'll be something to satisfy all ages.
Head to the Ethnological Museum of Basel, Switzerland's largest, that houses both European and non-European artefacts, for a dose of history and a look back at how our ancestors lived.
The Museum fur Musikautomaten is a fascinating world of music and movement.
Although located just outside Basel, it's easily accessible by train.
It showcases one of the largest collections of its kind, featuring Swiss music boxes, musical clocks, watches and jewellery.
Puppenhausmuseum hosts exhibitions revolving around toys.
Explore the wonderful world of doll making and toy history by looking at and playing with old cuddly toys, dolls' houses and other classic play things.
Other museums worth discovering include traditional art museums, a museum of sport and a cartoon museum.
Concerts and Plays Choose from a vast programme of events happening regularly in Basel.
Look out for classical concerts of the Basel Chamber Orchestra, Basel Sinfonietta and Basler Bach-Chor, as well as the Art in Riehen project.
An excellent venue to check out is Atlantis, a restaurant, concert venue and club.
Kids will love Basel Puppet Theatre and Arlecchino Theatre performances.
Adult theatre-goers, look out for Basel Theatre and Baseldytschi Bihni, an amateur theatre group under professional direction.
Sights Sight-seeing is a very pleasant activity in Basel, that's conveniently compact and can be enjoyed on foot.
Visit Market Square and the stunning City Hall.
While there, top up on fresh fruit and veg at the market.
Climb up to the Pfalz, a terrace behind the Cathedral with stunning views across the Old Town.
Stop by at the Cathedral on your way up or down.
Stroll through Basel Old Town and visit the magical Tinguely Fountain featuring bizarre mechanical sculptures.
Spalen Gate is an impressive structure.
As one of the three surviving city gates, it helps visitors picture what the former fortifications would have been like.
For a bit of fun, Segway tours can be arranged that take you through the city, encompassing most of the sights.
A good tip for all travellers is that many of Basel's fountains contain potable water! Signs will let you know if this is the case, or ask at your hotel Basel for more information.
This will save you a lot of money as even a bottle of water doesn't come cheap in Switzerland.
Conveniently located near the French and German borders, and boasting its own international airport, Basel is certainly easily accessible.
Let's take a look at just some of what's in store if you decide to pay a visit as an individual, group or family.
Museums Basel is home to nearly 40 museums so you can be sure there'll be something to satisfy all ages.
Head to the Ethnological Museum of Basel, Switzerland's largest, that houses both European and non-European artefacts, for a dose of history and a look back at how our ancestors lived.
The Museum fur Musikautomaten is a fascinating world of music and movement.
Although located just outside Basel, it's easily accessible by train.
It showcases one of the largest collections of its kind, featuring Swiss music boxes, musical clocks, watches and jewellery.
Puppenhausmuseum hosts exhibitions revolving around toys.
Explore the wonderful world of doll making and toy history by looking at and playing with old cuddly toys, dolls' houses and other classic play things.
Other museums worth discovering include traditional art museums, a museum of sport and a cartoon museum.
Concerts and Plays Choose from a vast programme of events happening regularly in Basel.
Look out for classical concerts of the Basel Chamber Orchestra, Basel Sinfonietta and Basler Bach-Chor, as well as the Art in Riehen project.
An excellent venue to check out is Atlantis, a restaurant, concert venue and club.
Kids will love Basel Puppet Theatre and Arlecchino Theatre performances.
Adult theatre-goers, look out for Basel Theatre and Baseldytschi Bihni, an amateur theatre group under professional direction.
Sights Sight-seeing is a very pleasant activity in Basel, that's conveniently compact and can be enjoyed on foot.
Visit Market Square and the stunning City Hall.
While there, top up on fresh fruit and veg at the market.
Climb up to the Pfalz, a terrace behind the Cathedral with stunning views across the Old Town.
Stop by at the Cathedral on your way up or down.
Stroll through Basel Old Town and visit the magical Tinguely Fountain featuring bizarre mechanical sculptures.
Spalen Gate is an impressive structure.
As one of the three surviving city gates, it helps visitors picture what the former fortifications would have been like.
For a bit of fun, Segway tours can be arranged that take you through the city, encompassing most of the sights.
A good tip for all travellers is that many of Basel's fountains contain potable water! Signs will let you know if this is the case, or ask at your hotel Basel for more information.
This will save you a lot of money as even a bottle of water doesn't come cheap in Switzerland.