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Discover Basel. It is not easy to describe Basel in one word. Titles such as “Cultural capital of Switzerland” or “University town” can only be understood as attempts to encompass the rich variety of cultural, historical, leisure and enjoyable experiences under one heading. Whether it’s a swim in the Rhine, an evening at the Schauspielhaus, or a ship excursion into Roman times, let the following pages inspire you with what awaits you in Basel. We wish you a great stay!

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Contents.

Location & Getting there

History

Sightseeing

Art & Culture

Design & Architecture

Living & Relaxing

Eating & Going out

Shopping

Leisure & Excursions

Events

Basel in a day

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You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ignore Basel. Take one of the numerous airlines and land at the EuroAirport, ten minutes from the city centre, with excellent bus connections. You can fly to Baselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EuroAirport or nearby Zurich from all European cities and from over 200 other destinations in the world. Basel is a central transport hub for Europe and offers excellent connections from its three main stations: the Swiss Railway Station SBB, the French Railway Station SNCF, and the German Badischer Bahnhof; all in the centre of the city. As a guest of Basel hotels you will receive a Mobility Ticket with which you can enjoy free use of our efficient and extensive public transport network for the entire duration of your stay.

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A city with history. Basel can look back on over 2 000 years of history. And today, it is as present as ever. Its history is alive, offering an exhilarating contrast to the modernity in every corner of the city. In bygone times Even before our era, the Celts settled in Basel. The strategic location drew the Romans to station their armies on the Münster Hill in 30 B.C. After this, events in the middle ages left their impression on the city, in particular that of the Church Council and the founding of Switzerland’s first university in 1460. In Erasmus of Rotterdam’s time, this city of humanists was a centre of book printing and paper production. The reformation then brought silk weaving and dying, which preceded the pharmaceutical and chemical companies.

Now Today, this once fortified settlement is a centre for life sciences, as well as for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, and also has important companies in the logistics, transport and financial field. Additionally, Basel is the most important location for trade fairs and congresses in Switzerland, and, with its 200,000 inhabitants, one of the cities with the highest quality of life worldwide.

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Beautiful moments guaranteed. You don’t need to search for the sights in Basel. As you wander through the city, you will find them with every step you take. Whether you are in the picturesque Old Town or in the midst of world class architecture – the city offers something for every taste. The Rhine – our life line If you visit Basel, you won’t be able to avoid the Rhine. Especially in the warm months, the banks of the river tempt you to sunbathe and relax, to rest or to swim. From the Kleinbasel Rhine side, you will have a unique panoramic view of the Grossbasel district with the Cathedral and Pfalz, of the Mittlere Brücke, the four ferries, picturesque half-timbered houses and baroque residences. You can let your eyes wander from various viewpoints, enjoy refreshment in numerous restaurants and cafes, or just sit in the sun by the river and become part of the picture.

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For more information on sightseeing in Basel, you can refer to our brochures “Guided Tours in Basel” and “Experiencing Basel”.

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Between tradition and modernity Travel through all the eras of time: in hardly any other city do 15th century buildings complement internationally renowned modern architecture to create such a dynamic yet harmonious cityscape. The narrow alleyways and hidden squares with over 180 fountains as well as the many century-old buildings and eye-catching sights such as the City Hall or the Cathedral combine to make Basel's Old Town one of the most beautiful and intact of its kind in Europe.

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Simultaneously, the city welcomes modernity with open arms. As home of Herzog & de Meuron, Basel has created a stir in the world of architecture. Numerous other world-famous celebrities in this field have enriched the city with their works, thus cementing its reputation as a centre for contemporary architecture. The city oscillates between the inheritance of its history and the beat of the present. Tradition and modernity are more than slogans here, they are a living reality.

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Cathedral and Pfalz Basel’s landmark must be the Cathedral. This former Episcopal Church was built between the 12th and the 15th century in romanesque and gothic style. Today, the square around the church is a meeting place and is often used for events. From the observation platform, known as the “Pfalz”, you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the Rhine, the Kleinbasel district, the Black Forest and the Vosges.

Tram: Lines 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Barfüsserplatz or lines 2, 15 to Kunstmuseum

City Hall The City Hall is the seat of the Basel government and its parliament. In the midst of the Old Town, it is particularly eye-catching with its red facade, the characteristic tower and playful frescoes. The oldest part of this imposing structure was built in the years between 1504 and 1514. In the centre court, you will find the statue of Munatius Plancus, the founder of the first Roman settlement in the Basel region. Basel Tourism offers regular tours through this historical building.

Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

Ferries A trip on one of the four ferries across the Rhine is not to be missed. Traditionally one calls the “Fährimaa” with a bell from the landingstage. Experience how time seems to stand still during the short crossing. Without sound, driven solely by the current, the ferries will take you to the other side of the river throughout the whole year.

Operating hours: More information at www.faehri.ch

Tinguely Fountain In summer, it cheerfully shovels water, in winter, an enchanting ice sculpture: the unique fountain designed by the Swiss artist Jean Tinguely attracts tourists as well as passers-by, strollers, and Basel inhabitants wishing to enjoy their lunch break outside. With its central location in the city centre, it is the best starting point for a tour of the outdoor works of art of Basel.

Tram: Lines 6, 10, 16 to Theater or lines 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Barfüsserplatz

40 Museums. And that’s not all, by any means. In Basel you will find art in numerous museums and in many other locations throughout the city. You will also experience a great deal of culture otherwise as well. 40 Museums from historical to contemporary Nearly 40 museums with world renowned exhibitions – this is unique in Switzerland and top class by international standards. With various themed areas, our museums offer something for every taste, and some have even written history. For example, the Museum für Gegenwartskunst was the first of its kind. And the Kunstmuseum Basel is regarded as one of the oldest public art collections in the world.

Open Air Art Whether you wander through the alleyways of the Old Town or take a break on a park bench – art is everywhere. Serra, Borofski, Rodin or Niki de Saint Phalle are only a few names of the artists who have contributed to sculpting the cityscape with their works of art.

Detailed information on Basel’s cultural offer can be found at the Tourist Information offices of Basel Tourism.

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Paradise for theatre and music lovers In Basel, you will find the largest three-tiered theatre in Switzerland. Nearly every evening, major dance, opera and drama productions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a broad repertoire and lots of innovation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; take place. The city is also home to a lively alternative art scene, with uncountable theatres, jazz bars and music clubs providing a wide variety of entertainment.

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When culture comes to life Did you know that Basel is one of the few cities with a worldclass orchestra of its own? The Basel Symphony Orchestra plays regularly at the Stadt-Casino. Moreover, the city on the Rhine offers a wide range of cultural events. This also includes music festivals, such as BScene, which puts the spotlight on the local band scene once a year.

From Antiquity to Jean Tinguely.

Museum Tinguely In this beautiful location on the Rhine, you will not only find the largest Tinguely collection in the world, but there are always exhibitions of other artists on display too. Bus: Lines 31, 36, 38 to Tinguely-Museum

Fondation Beyeler Probably Basel’s best-known museum. Besides its own collection of contemporary art, three to four important temporary exhibitions are held here every year. Tram: Line 6 to Fondation Beyeler

Kunstmuseum Basel In the midst of the city, you will find works from Witz to Holbein and Rothko in the Kunstmuseum; a massive cross-section of art history. Tram: Lines 2, 15 to Kunstmuseum

Museum der Kulturen Basel In 2011, the Museum der Kulturen was completely renovated. The house archive is of world renown, containing about 300,000 artefacts from all around the world. Tram & Bus: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38 to Schifflände

Basler Papiermühle Housed in a medieval mill, this mixture of museum and production workshop offers a fascinating atmosphere. Tram: Lines 2, 15 to Kunstmuseum

S AM – Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum The Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum is the leading house for architectural exhibitions in Switzerland. Tram: Lines 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 to Bankverein

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel A different kind of museum: discover the world’s largest collection of teddy bears, dolls, dolls’ houses and true to scale miniatures. Tram: Lines 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Barfüsserplatz

Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig This museum is home to the largest collection of Egyptian, Greek, Italic, Etruscan and Roman art in Switzerland. Tram: Lines 2, 15 to Kunstmuseum

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Normal houses are world class architecture here. Basel’s importance in the world of architecture can be seen in the fact that around one third of the Pritzker Prize holders has built here. At the same time, the city is a creative hotbed for young designers. Architectural eye-catchers Basel is not only home to the architectural duo Herzog & de Meuron. Besides 15th century buildings there are numerous key contemporary works – and the number is continuously increasing.

Design with tradition and future The Basel School of Design set trends in co-founding the worldfamous “Swiss Style”. What began then has become tradition. Until this day, Basel is the birthplace of many labels and innovative designs.

The brochure “Architecture in Basel” offers a good overview of modern architecture in Basel.

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Welcoming the modern If you are looking for architectural highlights, you are looking in the right place in Basel. Richard Meier, Frank O. Gehry and Mario Botta have built here, and they are in the company of numerous famous colleagues. And who knows? You might even bump into Jacques Herzog or Pierre de Meuron on the street or in a cafe.

Birthplace of landmarks Basel is developing fast. Throughout the city, an impressive dynamism is palpable. The planning and realisation of architectural projects are practically carried out on a day-to-day basis. If you haven’t been in Basel for a while, it could be that you are in for a surprise.

Architecture and design - hand in hand In terms of design, there are lots of new developments too. A successful example can be found in the North Basel district: as part of creating the new motorway tunnel, a whole city quarter was redesigned. Or in the “Stellwerk” located in the newly renovated St. Johann station: its internal design workshop offers young designers their own platform. This is because funding design is just as important as city development in Basel. Initiatives such as the annual Design Market in September produce a creative climate which the whole city profits from.

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Basel exhibition centre The city's most recent landmark is the new exhibition centre. The central architectural urban feature of the new hall complex, developed by Herzog & de Meuron, is the City Lounge. This covered, public space not only marks the entrance to the exhibitions, but also functions as a meeting place for locals and visitors.

Tram: Lines 2, 6, 14, 15 to Messeplatz

Vitra Campus (G) The Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein (G) is not only a pleasure due to its large collection of design classics. On the grounds of this museum stands the first building by Frank O. Gehry in Europe and Zaha Hadid’s first ever. The institution has existed since 1989 and has since attained international renown. A visit is a must for every lover of design and architecture, not least thanks to the VitraHaus by Herzog & de Meuron with the “Vitra Home Collection”.

Bus: Line 55 to Vitra

Lothringerplatz The Lothringerplatz is a good example of Basel’s orientation towards the future. The motorway tunnel of the north tangent runs under this square, and due to the construction of this tunnel, the whole area was redesigned. On the square itself, buildings by Buchner Bründler, Christ & Gantenbein and Heinrich Degelo face one another, thereby offering a cross-section of the current Basel architectural scene.

Tram: Line 1 to Bahnhof St. Johann

Novartis Campus The campus located at the Novartis headquarters has already become a true Mecca for modern architecture. The planning was conducted by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani. Every building on the campus was designed by a different architect. There are buildings by Frank O. Gehry, Diener & Diener, Sanaa and many more; the realisation of this “city in a city” is still in progress. Every two weeks, Basel Tourism offers guided tours of the campus.

Tram: Line 1 to Novartis Campus or lines 1, 11 to Voltaplatz

Savoir Vivre is written large here. Leisure and relaxation are very important values in Basel. This is reflected in the friendly, open, and warm nature of Basel’s inhabitants. The Rhine in the centre The river divides Basel in two. Or better said, it connects the two halves of the city. As the most-visited local recreation area, it has a special importance in the daily lives of the people of Basel. Whether going for a walk, a beer after work, a barbeque evening or an afternoon swim in the summer – the Rhine is a source of wellbeing and relaxation.

Swimming in the Rhine On warm summer evenings, you can see lots of people swimming in the Rhine. Take a dip in the cool waters and pay attention to the information boards along the banks of the Rhine, providing you with useful tips. Only those who have enjoyed this extraordinary leisure experience will understand why the Mediterranean seems so close.

The Basel “Wickelfisch” – a watertight bathing sack which makes it possible to keep your clothes dry while swimming – can be purchased at our Tourist Information offices.

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Buvette Rhyschänzli Directly on the Rhine, in front of the striking facade of Basel’s former barracks, you can enjoy cool drinks and small, but exquisite dishes at the Buvette Rhyschänzli, while watching the hustle and bustle on the banks of the Rhine. The Buvette is open during the summer months from April to October, and is a popular meeting place for many Rhine swimmers.

Tram & Bus: Lines 6, 8, 14, 15, 31, 34, 38 to Rheingasse

Gundeldinger Feld After over one hundred years of industrial activity, the 12,700 squaremetre factory area is being converted into a lively centre for leisure, culture and commerce. Here you will find for example the restaurant “Eoipso” or “Blindekuh”, a place where you can enjoy your meal completely in the dark.

Tram: Lines 15, 16 to Tellplatz

De Wette Park Located next to the Swiss Railway Station SBB, you will find the newly remodelled De Wette Park. With its art nouveau pavilion it is a welcome green zone, which is often frequented by the inhabitants of Basel, especially at noon. In the Café zum Kuss, you can eat lunch and dinner and enjoy culture at the same time, especially during the Sunday culture brunch.

Tram & Bus: Lines 1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 30, 48, 50 to Bahnhof SBB

Badhysli If you wish to swim in the Rhine, you can go to a “Badhysli”, as the bath houses on the banks of the Rhine are affectionately referred to by the people of Basel. One is near the Johanniterbrücke, the other in the Breite quarter. In the Badhysli you can relax on the sun decks to experience a perfect holiday atmosphere.

Tram & Bus: Breite: Line 3 to Waldenburgerstrasse – St. Johann: Lines 11, 30 to Johanniterbrücke

Food and going out for all tastes. The unique location of the city guarantees culinary variety and top quality. Once you have eaten, the many bars and clubs provide excellent entertainment. Basel excites the appetite Here you will find an enormous selection, the offer ranges from small charming to highly decorated restaurants. Whether you fancy traditional food, gourmet creations or exotic specialities – Basel offers everything that the heart desires. As is well-known, the way to the heart is through the stomach.

Large variety for night owls In Basel, you can party. Sophisticated bars, numerous clubs and cosy pubs promise unforgettable nights. You shouldn’t miss out on the Bar Rouge, where you can enjoy drinks and cocktails 105 metres above the ground.

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Star chefs in their spheres of action The Basel region is no longer a secret tip for gourmets; here you will find over 20 restaurants which have been awarded GaultMillau points or Michelin stars. For example, in the restaurant Cheval Blanc, Peter Knogl, “Cook of the Year 2011” will be there to spoil you. In the previous year, Tanja Grandits from the restaurant Stucki was named “Newcomer of the Year”.

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Barf端sserplatz A good starting point for night owls is the Barf端sserplatz with the traditional pub Zum Braunen Mutz, the legendary Rio Bar and the state of the art restaurant Kohlmanns. The nearby Steinenvorstadt offers a complete selection of cinemas and bars.

Traditional guild halls and in-places A particularly special highlight of the Basel gastronomy scene are the guild restaurants. Here, centuries of history meet culinary pleasure. And several of the latest places to open in Basel are proof that our city always has room for new ideas. For example the Hitzberger Restaurant, a fast food restaurant managed by a star chef. Or the new Volkshaus, which combines a restaurant and a cultural house.

From dining in an old printing workshop to dancing in a dome. Acqua, Kuppel & Garage Three locations in one: eat at the Acqua restaurant, then visit the Garage or the Kuppel (dome) for a concert or clubbing. Tram: Lines 6, 10, 16 to Heuwaage

Atlantis A traditional restaurant in the city centre: generations have enjoyed excellent cuisine and danced the night away on weekends here. Tram: Lines 6, 10, 16 to Heuwaage or line 2 to Kirschgarten

Cheval Blanc Dine with a view of the Rhine in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois: The Cheval Blanc restaurant has been awarded two Michelin Stars. Tram & Bus: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38 to Schifflände

Bar Café Des Arts The Des Arts offers smooth cocktails, excellent whiskies and a large choice of cigars. Tram: Lines 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Barfüsserplatz

Les Gareçons In the Badischer Bahnhof you will find modern gastronomic culture with fine brunches, lunches, or dinners that invite you to relax in the outdoor lounge. Tram & Bus: Lines 2, 6, 30, 36, 55 to Badischer Bahnhof

Der Teufelhof Basel The Atelier restaurant serves creative home cooking, the Bel Etage impresses with its gourmet specialties. Tram: Line 3 to Musikakademie

Noohn Cool cocktails and exclusive sushi can be found in the stylish Noohn with an atmosphere which unites New York with Tokyo. Tram: Lines 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 to Bankverein

Ackermannshof This used to be the atelier of the world famous artist Dieter Roth; today people dine in the urban ambiance of the renowned Ackermannshof. Tram & Bus: Lines 11, 30 to Johanniterbrücke

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Shopping Tour de Bâle. To shop till you drop, you don’t need to go far in Basel. As soon as you are in the city centre, you will find everything you are looking for. From Barfüsserplatz to Marktplatz and on to Claraplatz – it's one giant shopping paradise. Enjoy the Old Town, and shop till you drop If you want to go shopping in Basel, all you have to do is go into the Old Town. From the hustle and bustle of the Freie Strasse to the Marktplatz, from Spalenberg with its small boutiques and fine shops, such as the world famous Christmas tree decoration shop Johann Wanner, to Manor, the oldest department store of the city, you will find everything close at hand. Also in the quarters outside the city centre, you will find fantastic bargains in the design shops and galleries, for example at the Vogesenplatz or in the Feldbergstrasse. Large shopping centres, such as RailCity in the Swiss Railway Station SBB which is open on Sundays too, offer immense variety.

You can buy typical Basel souvenirs in our Tourist Information offices.

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From Basel fashion labels to famous delicacies. Bucherer The leading Swiss retailer for watches, jewellery and gems is located in the Freie Strasse. Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

Erfolg Erfolg – the German word for success – says it all: a success story made in Basel. In the shop in Spalenberg, you can find basics and elegant clothes. Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

Läckerli Huus The classic Basel biscuit - the Läckerli - stems from this traditional house. You will find many sweet specialities in the Läckerli Huus. Tram: Lines 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Barfüsserplatz

Set & Sekt This shop at the Rümelinsplatz represents young and innovative design from designers from Basel and the region. Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

The markets Basel has many locations with wonderful markets from the classic weekly markets on to flea markets and, of course, the Christmas markets. Shopping centres If it’s a big shopping trip: in Basel you will find large malls, such as the St. Jakob Park or the Stücki Shopping Centre. Confiserie Tea Room Schiesser The Café Schiesser is a traditional institution too: the well-known Confiserie has been on the Marktplatz since 1870. Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

Johann Wanner Celebrities from all over the world buy their Christmas decorations at Wanner’s. A visit to this Christmas paradise is a treat at any time of the year. Tram: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 to Marktplatz

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Three countries – one city. You can go on excursions to three countries from Basel. In the shortest amount of time you can get to a range of attractive destinations. Great attractions on your doorstep Basel’s location on three countries corner not only makes for an open-minded and hospitable city, but also enables you to carry out a number of activities. From walks in the nearby forests to wellness to winter sleigh rides – you choose. Whether you visit the Basel Zoo in the city centre or search for traces of the Ancient Romans in Augusta Raurica or amuse yourself in the Europa Park in Rust, fun is always around the corner in Basel. Thanks to the variety of options in a small area, you really are spoilt for choice. It might be best to start right now, because there’s so much to do.

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Werhrabecken Maulburg Hohe Flum VillageGörwihl 535 m France Neuf Rickenbach Zufahrt CH Hunigue PalmrainWehr brücke Deutschland Lauchringen Deutschland Passerelle WEIL Wasserschloss Dreiländer- Laguna am Rhein Beuggen Dogern Fondation Schweiz brücke Schwörstadt Koblenz Hegenheim Beyeler Albbruck Feldbach ICE Riehen Laufenburg Rhein Alte Rheinbrücke Allschwil Zurzach GrenznachKlingnauer (Baden) Schwarzwaldbrücke Bad Château du Ferrette France Rheinsaline Riburg Stausee Delle Ferrette Birsköpfli Säckingen Murg Schweiz -Wyhlen Klingnau h e i n Möhlin Tour panoramique Rheinsaline Mooslargue HagenthalRheinfelden de Boncourt Schweizerhalle Holzbrücke le-Haut Binningen TGV, Döttingen Fridolinsbrücke Boncourt Oltingue ICE Schaulager Wil Laufenburg Kaiseraugst Bottingen Suisse Stein Leim Sunnenberg Park im Magden Muttenz Pratteln 635 m en Leymen Geissberg Bonfol Grünen Augusta Raurica tal Château du Landskron Münchenstein Wehrkirche 700 m Würenlingen Rodersdorf Le Glaserberg Therwil Oberlarg Arlesheim Mariastein Ettingen 811 m Reinach Burg im Leimental Ermitage Wintersingen Winkel Frick Niederweningen Blauen Ruine Farnsburg Dom Le Morimont 837 m Aussichtsturm Rickenbach (BL) Dornach Gempen Sissacherfluh Aesch Liestal Brugg Klosterkirche Wittnau al Lucelle 866 m ent Ruine Bischofstein Königsfelden 701 m u f Blauen a Dielsdorf Ormalingen a r g e r n Rothenfluh Lausen Sissach Gelterkinden L Schloss Regensberg L ä Zwingen Porrentruy j u Baden l Laufen Bubendorf Anwil T a f e Wettingen Schloss Ebenrain Habsburg Tecknau Kienberg Courgenay Schinznach Bad s Schloss Geissflue Rünenberg Bir Liesberg Hölstein Liesberg Station Gisliflue Wenslingen Wildenstein 963 m Waldenburgbahn Aquarena Reigoldswil 772 m Saint Ursanne Bad Breitenbach Dielenberg Nunningen Le Doubs Ruine Ramsach Zeglingen Schloss Biberstein Schloss 804 m Homburg Planetenweg Wisenberg Oberdorf Wildegg Passwang 1002 m Läuflingen Hintere Egg Waldenburg 1204 m Eptingen Bassecourt Mellingen Beinwil Oberbeinwil 1169 m Kloster Schöntal Dietikon Wasserfallen Erschwil Courrendlin Stadtmuseum Belchenflue Lenzbug Passwang Langenbruck UnterKunsthaus 1157 m 1129 m Hohe Winde 943 m Chellenchöpfli Hauenstein Lostdorf Stüsslingen Solarbobbahn 1204 m Wannen Scheltenpass Saignelégier 1053 m Mümliswil Schloss Haarundkamm Gorges de Moutier Lenzburg Gränichen Moutier Wohlen T h a l Lobisei Holderbank Egerkingen ICE Bärenloch Wolfsschlucht Le Noirmont Laupersdorf Neu Falkenstein Gorges de Court Aedermannsdorf Schloss Hallwyl Balsthal Bremgarten AG Matzendorf Tramelan Tavannes Welschrohr Herbetswil Gänsebrunnen Flachsee Weissenstein Hasenmatt Schloss Neubechburg Oftringen Seengen Balmberg Les Breuleux us 1445 m 1284 m Schöftland Grenchenberg Sonceboz Oensingen Nidlenloch Günsberg Hallwilersee Zofingen Wandflue Mont Soleil 1291 m Grenchen Selzach Einsiedelei Muri St-Imier Reinach Chasseral Luterbach 1607 m Derendingen Menziken Bibrist Biel/Bienne Hirsingue

Bettendorf

Grenzingen S u n d g a u

Hésingue

Saint Louis

Waldshut -Tiengen

Lörrach

Rheinfelden

(Baden)

Liestal

La Chaux-de-Fond

Büren

Bielersee

g er gb Aetingen eg Buch

Gerlafingen

a Aarau

Olten

ICE / TGV

Langenthal

Baldeggersee

Sursee Sempachersee

Rotkreuz Bern, Interlaken

Zürich

Solothurn

Kloten

Aare

Altstadt

Laufenburg

Skifahren

Basel

Delémont

Baden-Bade

nst We i

Schluchsee

1415 m

Klettersteig Hasenhorn

warzwa

Riesenbühl

Herzogenhorn

Todtnauberg

Todtnau

Multen Schönau

Hochsch

Tourismus,

Münstertal

Nonnenmattweiher

Binzen

l z

Dottingen

Sulzburg

Baselland

ße

Liestal

FWTM/ Raach,

Mack KG,

tra

und Familienpark

Freizeit-

ins

im Wiesental

Efringen-Kirchen

EuroAirport

Altkirch

Kandertalbahn

Dannemarie

Altenach

e au R

Blauen 1165 m

Hausen im Wiesental

Ill

u Rhôn

Schloss Bürgeln

Kandern

Raurica

Europa-Park

Petite Camargue alsacienne

Jura.ch

Cana

Kembs

Sierentz

Bartenheim

Canal d

s ch

Auggen

Schloss Entenstein Schliengen Bad Bellingen

Landser

Badenweiler

am Rhein

Hombourg

Aargau Tourismus,

l du

Rhôn

Rixheim

Musée

Müllheim

Neuenburg

Mulhouse

TGV

Zillisheim

Buggingen

Chalampé

Illzach Baldersheim Sausheim Cité de l'Automobile Collection Schlumpf Musée National Ottmarsheim

et Botanique

Augusta

KMK, BBT,

Südliche

Belfort

Ruelisheim

Wittenheim Kingersheim

Richwiller Pfastatt

du Papier Peint Brunstatt Parc Zoologique

Bernwiller

Ensisheim

Ecomusée d'Alsace (Ungersheim) Pulversheim

Cernay

Wittelsheim

Lutterbach

Cité du Train Musée français du Chemin de Fer Musée EDF Electropolis

Ungersheim

Bollwiller Château de l‘Engelbourg Collégiale Saint Thiébaut

Morschwiller-le-Bas Heimsbrunn

Tuttlingen

Kirchzarten Donaueschinge Merzhausen TitiseeGünterstal Hirschensprung n -Neustadt Kirnbergsee Bräunlingen Ebringen Oberried Bohrer Feldberg Pfaffenweiler Hinter- Titisee Ehrenkirchen 1190 m 1493 m zarten Schauinsland Hochfirst Bollschweil 1284 m Hüfingen Feldsee Lenzkirch Steinwasen-Park Sankt Ulrich Feldberg Hofsgrund Staufen (Schwarzwald) Heitersheim Windgfällweiher Ballrechten-

Bad Krozingen

Thann

Saint-André

Freiburg

Eisenbach

Höllen

Schallstadt

Hartheim

Pont de la Hardt/ Hardtbrücke

Fessenheim

Weinstraße

748 m

Sentheim Train de la Doller

Altstadt

Trossingen

Furtwangen

im Schwarzwald Uhrenmuseum

Stegen Buchenbach

Littenweiler

Rottweil

Vöhrenbach

1148 m

Sankt Märgen

Schloßberg 456 m

ICE

be Opfingen Eugen-Keidel-Bad

Villingen

1242 m

Sankt Peter

Roßkopf

737 m

lot

Oberndorf

Schramberg

Schwarzwaldbahn

Schonach Sankt Georgen Triberg Triberger Wasserfall Schönwald Kandelfels Simonswald Bregquelle (Donau-Ursprung) Brend Kandel

Waldkirch

DenzlingenG t e r t a l Gundelfingen Glottertal

e.V., CRTA/

Masevaux

Rougemontle Château

Breisga

Schiltach

Gutach

Hornberg

Gutach im Breisgau

Reute

Bötzingen Vörstetten

Munzingen

G. Würth,

Dolleren Doller

Zvardon,

Willer sur- Thur Col du Hundsrück

Thannerhubel

Sewen

Schlumpf

Giromagny

Haut Rhin

Freiburg

Gottenheim

Vogelgrün Breisach am Rhein Merdingen Waltershofen

Vogelsheim

Guebwiller

Ancien Couvent des Domonicains Issenheim Thierenbach SoultzCol Amic 825 m Haut-Rhin

Hartmannswillerkopf

Lac d’Affeld

Cascade du Rummel

OT Colmar/

Saint-Amarin

Musées

1247 m

557 m

Rebenbummler a ß r

Fellering

Parc

Lac de de Wesserling Ecomusée Textile - HusserenBallonPerches Wesserling d’Alsace Col du 1178 Stalon

Il l

Malterdingen Teningen

Riegel

520 m Emmendingen Eichstetten

Totenkopf

CFTR

Rouffach

Buhl

Murbach

Schuttertal

Elzach

Kenzingen

Endingen

Kaiserstuhl

VogtsburgEichelspitze Bahlingen

Horbourg-Wihr

Horb

Loßburg

Alpirsbach

Schenkenzell

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Jura.ch

La Mos e

Basel Tourismus,

Sud Alsace, Mulhouse

1424 m

Wyhl Sasbach

Colmar

e SankteW Biesheim Stephans- B a d i s c h Münster Ihringen

Soultzmatt

Lauterbach

Lac du Ballon

Grand Ballon

Cascade Saint Nicolas

Thur

Doubs Jura

Kruth

731 m

Mahlberg

Ettenheim

Herbolzheim

lsa

d ’A

Marckolsheim Mémorial de la Ligne Maginot

Houssen

Neuf-Brisach

Eutingen

Freudenstadt

Bad Griesbach Bad Peterstal

Wolfach

Hausach

Ringsheim

Rheinhausen

Grand Rie d

Haslach

tal

t Basel

Frenz

Col du Bussang

Bussang

Europapark

Rust Taubergiessen

Sèlestat

Bergheim

Gueberschwihr

La Mos lle e

Stadtansich

875 m

Le Thillot

Saint-Mauricesur-Moselle

Maison de la nature Saint Georges du Ried

Saint-Hypolyte

Ulrich

Hohlandbourg

Les Trois Châteaux Eguisheim Husseren-les Châteaux

Europa-Par

Tübingen Oppenau

Riersbach

Brandenkopf 934 m Oberwolfach

Biberach

Château de Saint

949 m

Metzeral

Reichenbach Seelbach

Kippenheim

Col du Bonhomme

Ribeauvillé Plainfaing Rocher Hans Hunawihr Lac Blanc Lapoutroie Riquewihr Lac Noir Xonrupt- Roche Kaysersberg Lac Vert Col de la Schlucht Orbey 1139 m Ammerschihr Col du Wettstein Lac de Longemer 882 m Lac de Retournemer Le Linge Martinswand Belle Hutte Le Hohneck Ingersheim Les-Tois-Épis 1362 m u Turckheim R o Le Gaschney Munster e c h t Wintzenheim F TGV Schnepfenried

La Bresse

Barrage Saulxures de Kruthsur-Moselotte Wildenstein Corniment Lac de la Launch Col d’Orderen Le Markenstein

Saint-Amé

TGV

Oberkirch

Gengenbach

Oberhammersbach Hohengeroldseck Zell am Hammersbach

Lahr

Kappel

Therme

Sindelfigen

903 m

Fraize

Remiremont

an der Enz

Durbach

Mooskopf 875 m Lothardenkmal Ohlsbach

Ortenberg

Berghaupten

Hohberg Friesenheim

Nonnenweier Rhinau

Caracalla

Vaihingen

Wildsee Ruhestein Allerheilligenfälle

Offenburg

Meißenheim Ottenheim

Gerstheim

Île de Rhinau

Mühlacker

Pforzheim

Hornisgrinde

Sasbachwalden 1164 m Achertalbahn Mummelsee Kappelrodeck Seibelseckle 556

Waldulm Ottenhöfen

ICE Neuried

Erstein

Ill Benfeld

Ebersmunster Hilsenheim

Muttersholtz

Kintzheim

Gérardmer Longemer du Diable

Lac de Géradmer

Scherwiller Châtenois

Achern

Renchen

Appemweiler Pont Pflimlin

Plobsheim

Blienschwiller Dambach-La-Ville

Volerie des aigles Montagne des singes Haut-Koenigsbourg

Pont de l’Europe / Europabrücke Passerelle

Eschau

Geispolsheim

Paul

S ch e

Itterswiller

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TGV

aux-Mines

Parc minier Tellure Val d’Argent

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Institution européennes St-Paul Cathédrale Kehl r

Obernai Gertwiller Barr Mittelbergheim

Gie

Epinal Mulhouse

Andlau

Le Hohwald

Col d’Urbeis

Sainte-Marie

884 m

A n d la

Haut-Andlau

1100 m

662 m

556 m

Marguerite

Liepvrette

Col de Saint-Marie Saint-Léonard Col des Bagnelles

Musée d’art moderne

Bretten

PfinztalWalzbachtal

Bad Herrenalb UnimogMerkur Museum Loffenau 668 m Gernsbach Weisenbach Bad Wildbad

Baden-Baden

Bühl Bühlertal Ottersweier Schwarzenbach- Forbach Talsperre Lauf

Sasbach

Champ de Feu

Col de Saales Saales

sur-Meurthe

Sainte-Dié-

TGV

Rosheim Saint Pierre et

Boersch Ottrott Le Mont Sainte-Odile

Struthof

Saint-Michel-

des Vosges Sainte-

Arnould

Eglise de Jésuites

Grendelbruch

Schirmeck

fontaine

Senones Moyenmoutier

470 m

TGV

Aéroport StrasbourgEntzheim

Rheinau

Karlsbad St. Barbara-Ruine

Altes Schloss

Deutschland La Wantzenau

727 m

Wangenbourg Le Nideck Cascades et Ruines Oberhaslach Fort de Mutzig Mutzig Molsheim

Mémorial de l’Alsace-Moselle

ICE, TGV Durlach

Malsch

Bad Rotenfels Gaggenau

Iffezheim

Baden Airpark Sinzheim Flughafen Karlsruhe- Fremersberg Baden Baden 525 m

Zor n

Heilbronn

Eppingen

Oberderdingen

Ettlingen

Rastatt

France Drusenheim

Bischwiller

Brumath

Vendenheim

Strasbourg

1008 m

Raon-l’Étape Col du Haut-du-Bois

Bruyères

Rupt sur-Moselle

e au Rh

Temple du Donon Col du Donon Mines de Grand

Baccarat

e Colmar

Rambervillers

Cité de l’Automobile

de l a M arn

Marlenheim

Le Donon

Quai de la Poissonneri

Ca nal

Wasselonne

Staustufe

Nautiland Musée historique

Mommenheim

Château des Rohan

Marmoutier

Zug

Karlsruhe

Bad Langenbrücken

Bruchsal Kraichtal

Karlsruhe

Medienmuseum, Weingarten Naturkundemuseum, Kunsthalle, Badisches Landesmuseum Vierordbad Europabad Turmberg Rheinstetten

Haguenau

Musée alsacien

TGV

Saverne

Schloss

Sinsheim

Bad Schönborn

Graben-Neudorf

Durmersheim Bietigheim

Mertzwiller

Pfaffenhoffen

Bouxwiller

402 m

Neckargmünd

Speyer

Wörth (Rhein)

Gundershoffen

Ingwiller

Neuwiller-lès-Saverne Église abbatiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Pa Col du Saverne Mont Saint ul Michel

Maisons de Rochers Graufthal

Château du Haut-Barr Tour du Brotch

Lunéville TGV

Heidelberg

Schifferstadt

Germersheim

Diemeringen

Sarre-Union

TGV

Sarrebourg

de Strasbourg

Landau

Dörrenbach France Burgruine Hohenburg Bad Bergzabern Château de Schœneck Burgruine Burgruine Löwenstein Wissembourg Château du Vieux-Windstein Fleckenstein Château du Nouveau-Windstein Lembach Climbach Tour du Grand Wintersberg Château du Wasenbourg Fort Four à Chaux Niederbronn-les-Bains Tour du Wasenkœpfel Wimmenau Fort Schoenenbourg Soultz-sous-Fôrets Château De Dietrich Reichshoffen

Herbitzheim

Mannheim

Ludwigshafen

Neustadt

Sü d l i c h

Deutschland

Cathédrale

Pirmasens

Saareguemines

Landau

Lambrecht

Hambacher Schloss Haßloch Sieges- und Friedensdenkmal Edenkoben Rietburg e Orenfels 581 m ß ra Annweiler st am Trifels Albersweiler Schillerpark in der Pfalz Hauenstein Reichsburg Trifels La Ola Arzheim Madenburg Burg Altdahn Stiftskirche Martinsturm Mörzheim Dahn Burg Landeck Liebfrauenkloster

Pirmasens Nord

Festhalle

Worms

Grünstadt

Kaiserslautern

Saarbrücken

k Rust

The large map available at our Tourist Information offices gives you an overview of all things to do in the region.

Leisure & Excursions

Basel Zoo

B10

From sleigh rides to wild water coasters.

Wasserfallen Discover the Basel region’s own mountain: with a state-of-the-art cable car, you can get up the mountain and then return to the valley by scooter in the summer or by sleigh in winter. Bus: Line 70 from Liestal to Reigoldswil Dorfplatz

Ship excursions on the Rhine Right through the centre of the city by waterway – the white fleet of the Basler Rheinschifffahrt will spoil you with impressive views and culinary delights. Tram & Bus: Lines 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38 to Schifflände

Augusta Raurica Visit ancient Rome. In Augst, you will find a large Roman settlement with, amongst other things, the best preserved antique theatre north of the Alps. Bus: Line 81 from Aeschenplatz to Augst

Lange Erlen A cat’s leap from the centre you will find Lange Erlen, a green area with forests, a river and its own zoo on the edge of the city. Bus: Line 36 to Lange Erlen

Black Forest (G) The endless woods of the Black Forest will amaze you, for hiking, playing golf and water sports in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Alsace (F) First class wine and regional culinary delights await you in the Alsace just across the border, for example in the picturesque Colmar or in Eguisheim.

Aquabasilea Relax in Aquabasilea which opened in 2010. The large scale sauna and bathing landscape is perfect food for the soul. Tram: Line 14 to Bahnhofstrasse

Europa-Park (G) Europe’s largest amusement park is only an hour away from Basel and promises an action-packed excursion for the whole family.

Leisure & Excursions

Wasserfallen

Ship excursions on the Rhine

Augusta Raurica

Lange Erlen

©TI Schluchsee

Schluchsee

Colmar

Aquabasilea

Europa-Park

©Europa-Park

More events than days in a year. In fact, it doesn’t really matter when you are in Basel, there are unique events throughout the year. There’s always something on in Basel The largest carnival in Switzerland, the most important art fair in the world, a renowned ATP tournament, a fun fair with a history of more than 550 years and much more. Basel’s events can often only be described in superlatives. Throughout the year, there are numerous special highlights. And Basel calls itself “Switzerland’s football capital”, nearly no other club has such frenetic fans. Actually, you should just stay in Basel for 365 days, because the choice is really not easy. Here you will find an overview of the most important events. So you will know what’s on and you can plan for it.

lights. Events in Basel – the High January – June 2013

Fairs Musicals | Shows | Concerts Will Rock You 14.12.12 – 24.03.13 We and Ben Elton. Information: The original musical by Queen Musical Theatre Basel www.wewillrockyou.de, venue: Lake» Russian State Ballet «Swan 07.01.13 by the Russian State Ballet. The famous ballet performed ch, venue: St. Jakob-Arena Information: www.actnews. 20.01.13

31.01.13

04.03.13

The Cavern Beatles tribute band on the circuit. Currently the best Beatles ch, venue: Querfeld-Halle Information: www.actnews. The Phantom of the Opera crimes the fascinating tale of several This musical thriller tells no.ch, Information: www.stadtcasi centred around the Paris Opera. venue: Stadt-Casino Basel Tao – The Art of the Drum a combination of meditation The Japanese ensemble presents Stadtation: www.actnews.ch, venue:

26.01.13 – 27.01.13

MariNatal Basel and nativity. The fair for weddings, celebrations

22.02.13 – 24.02.13

Basler Ferienmesse and travel. The large fair for holidays

22.02.13 – 03.03.13

Muba purchasing fair. The large experiencing and

28.02.13 – 03.03.13

Natur The Swiss forum for sustainability.

15.03.13 – 17.03.13

ImmoExpo Basel trade fair. The Swiss property and home

25.04.13 – 02.05.13

Baselworld fair. The world watch and jewellery

13.06.13 – 16.06.13

Art Basel The international art fair. www.mch-group.com halls at Messeplatz. Information:

All fairs take place in the

An overview of the events in Basel can be found in the event calendar and on www.basel.com.

Events

Autumn Fair

Carnival

Art Basel

Basel Tattoo

Swiss Indoors Basel

Events

Carnival in Basel The Basel Fasnacht begins on Monday after Ash Wednesday and means three days of outrageous fun. The “Drey scheenschte Dääg” (“the three most beautiful days”), as it’s known amongst the people of Basel, are a unique experience for visitors too. About 20,000 of Basel’s inhabitants march through the streets playing musical instruments, accompanied by beautiful lanterns. If you wish to get to know Basel, you mustn’t miss the Fasnacht.

Art Basel Art Basel is the largest and most important fair for modern and contemporary art. Every year in June, art collectors and lovers meet here from all over the world. Nearly 300 selected galleries make the fair the most important temporary museum.

Tram: Lines 2, 6, 14, 15 to Messeplatz

Basel Tattoo After the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Basel Tattoo is the second largest military music festival in the world. Formations travel here from all over the world and present their precise choreographies each July. And be aware: the Basel Tattoo sells out a few hours after ticket sales begin. Remember the date and be prepared.

Tram: Line 8 to Kaserne

Swiss Indoors Basel Basel is the home town of Roger Federer. The tennis star therefore makes sure to take part in the Swiss Indoors as often as possible along with many other top shots. The Swiss Indoors is the third largest indoor tennis tournament in the world and if you love tennis, it is an absolute must.

Tram & Bus: Lines 14, 36, 37, 47 to St. Jakob

Our highlights of the year. Spring

Jazzfestival Basel – World class jazz, the finest. Muba – The great Swiss experience fair. Baselworld – The leading jewellery and watch fair in Basel. Blues Festival Basel – A week of world class blues. Badminton Swiss Open Super Series Tournament with the world’s elite players.

Young Stage – The international circus festival. Summer

Art Basel – The largest and most important art fair in the world. Liste – The «little sister» of Art Basel exhibits young art. Basel Tattoo The second largest military music festival in the world.

Stimmen Festival – Concerts in three countries. Im Fluss – One month of live music on a raft near Mittlere Brücke. Orange Cinema – Open air cinema in large format. 1st of August Celebrations National celebration with fireworks on the Rhine.

Rheinschwimmen – All of Basel swims together. Em Bebbi sy Jazz – A night of blues, jazz and dixie fever. Autumn

IWB Basel Marathon – Run through Basel. Swiss Indoors Basel – The ATP home tournament of Roger Federer. Autumn Fair – Annual market with 550 years of history. Baloise Session Basel – Three weeks of top-class music. Winter

Christmas Market – The largest of its kind in Switzerland. New Year’s Eve – Great fireworks to celebrate the end of the year. Museum Night – Nuit blanche of Basel museums. CSI Basel – International World Class Equestrian Tournament. Vogel Gryff – The holiday of holidays in Kleinbasel. Carnival in Basel – Three days of madness in the Old Town.

Events

Christmas Market

A summer day for connoisseurs in Basel.

9.00 am

Jogging or strolling along the banks of the Rhine www.lauftreffbeiderbasel.ch

10.00 am 51

Breakfast at Schällenursli's (Sundays only)

www.schaellenursli.ch

11.30 am Swimming in the Rhine

Swimming in the Rhine

www.badhysli.ch

2.30 pm

City tour with Basel Tourism www.basel.com

1.00 pm 52

Lunch at the restaurant MS Veronica www.msveronica.ch

4.30 pm 53

Visit to the Cartoonmuseum www.cartoonmuseum.ch

6.30 pm 54

Dinner at the restaurant Zum Schmalen Wurf www.schmalewurf.ch

8.30 pm 55

Nightlife in the Kaserne

www.kaserne-basel.ch

City Tour

Basel in a day

Our tips for winter magic in Basel.

10.00 am 56

Breakfast at the restaurant Kunsthalle (Sundays only) www.kunsthalle-basel.ch

11.30 am

Visit the Historisches Museum Basel: Barfüsserkirche 57

The Cathedral in Winter

www.hmb.ch

1.00 pm 58

Lunch at the restaurant Fischerstube www.restaurant-fischerstube.ch

2.30 pm 59

Skating at the Margarethen ice rink

www.ed-bs.ch/jfs/sport

5.00 pm 60

Apéritif in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois www.lestroisrois.com

7.00 pm 61

Fondue at the restaurant Baracca Zermatt www.baraccazermatt.ch

8.30 pm 62

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Hot grooves in the Bird‘s Eye Jazz Club www.birdseye.ch

Good to know. Hotel accommodation and special offers Basel Tourism is your number one contact for booking accommodation in the city and the region. We also offer attractive packages for various requirements. Further information is available on www.basel.com or via phone: +41 (0)61 268 68 68.

Basel City Guide for iPhone and Android Our apps for iPhone and Android devices make discovering Basel on your own easier than ever. The apps are available in German, English, French and Spanish, and can even be used offline. You can download the city guide on www.basel.com/cityapp.

Discover Basel with multimedia technology With our practical iGuide, you can choose between five historical tours through the Old Town. You can rent it at our Tourist Information offices. The routes are also available as iPhone applications under the name itour Basel on the App Store by Apple.

BaselCard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lots of bargains, many things for free Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a visit to the Basel Zoo, a trip into the Roman city of Augusta Raurica or a tour of the Old Town, with the BaselCard, you will benefit from numerous discounts and free offers. It is available at our Tourist Information offices.

Good to know

Mittlere Br端cke and the Rhine

Upper Rhine Museum Pass With our Upper Rhine Museum Pass, you will have access to over 200 museums in Germany, France and Switzerland. Museum lovers can buy a 48-hour or 365-day pass at our Tourist Information offices.

The Mobility Ticket Guests in Basel hotels or other accommodation receive a Mobility Ticket upon check-in, allowing them the free use of the public transport network for the duration of their stay.

Aerial view of Basel

Map. Sightseeing

Eating & Going out

Mittlere Brücke

29 Bar Rouge

Spalentor

30 Barfüsserplatz

Messeturm

G3-4

31 Acqua, Kuppel & Garage

B10

Cathedral

D-E7

32 Atlantis

City Hall

33 Cheval Blanc

Ferries

34 Bar Café Des Arts

Tinguely Fountain

35 Les Gareçons

Art & Culture 8

“Intersection” by Serra

Schauspielhaus

G3 C-D8

36 Der Teufelhof Basel

37 Noohn

38 Ackermannshof

10 “The burghers of Calais” by Rodin

Shopping

11 Museum Tinguely

39 Freie Strasse

12 Fondation Beyeler

40 Bucherer

13 Kunstmuseum Basel

41 Erfolg

14 Museum der Kulturen Basel

42 Läckerli Huus

15 Basler Papiermühle

43 Set & Sekt

16 S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum

44 Flea market at the Barfüsserplatz

17 Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel 18 Antikenmuseum Basel

C-D8 E8

D7 C7 C-D7

45 Shopping Centre Stücki

46 Confiserie Tea Room Schiesser

47 Johann Wanner

und Sammlung Ludwig

C-D7

C6-7

Leisure & Excursions

Design & Architecture 19 Südpark

C12

48 Basel Zoo

B10

20 Elsässertor

C10

49 Ship excursions on the Rhine

21 Basel exhibition centre

50 Lange Erlen

22 Vitra Campus (G)

23 Lothringerplatz

24 Novartis Campus

Living & Relaxing

A13

52 Restaurant MS Veronica

53 Cartoonmuseum

54 Restaurant Zum Schmalen Wurf

26 Gundeldinger Feld

E12

55 Kaserne

27 De Wette Park

D10

56 Restaurant Kunsthalle

28 Badhysli Breite

57 Historisches Museum Basel

25 Buvette Rhyschänzli

C-D4

Basel in a day 51 Schällenursli

58 Restaurant Fischerstube

59 Ice rink Margarethen

C13

60 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

61 Baracca Zermatt

B10

62 Bird’s Eye Jazz Club

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Taxis Taxis PublicPublic Transportation Transportation 33er Taxi 33erAGTaxi AG Swiss Federal Swiss Federal Railways Railways (SBB) (SBB) +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 333 33333 33 33 33 PhonePhone +41 (0)900 +41 (0)900 300 300 300(CHF 3001.19/min. (CHF 1.19/min.PhonePhone www.33ertaxi.ch www.33ertaxi.ch from Swiss from landlines) Swiss landlines) www.sbb.ch www.sbb.ch Taxiphon-Genossenschaft Taxiphon-Genossenschaft PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 444 44444 44 44 44 German German National National Railways Railways (DB) (DB) www.taxiphon.ch www.taxiphon.ch PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 690 12690 15 12 15 www.bahn.de www.bahn.de AirportAirport Taxi Taxi PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 325 27325 00 27 00 FrenchFrench National National Railways Railways (SNCF)(SNCF) PhonePhone +33 (0)892 +33 (0)892 335 335 335 335 Taxi-Zentrale Taxi-Zentrale AG Basel AG Basel www.voyages-sncf.com www.voyages-sncf.com PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 222 22222 22 22 22 www.taxi-zentrale.ch www.taxi-zentrale.ch Swiss Travel Swiss Travel SystemSystem www.swisstravelsystem.ch www.swisstravelsystem.ch Neue Stern Neue Taxi SternAGTaxi AG PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 691 44691 44 44 44 Tram and Trambus andinformation bus information (BVB/BLT) (BVB/BLT) www.sterntaxibasel.ch www.sterntaxibasel.ch Customer Customer centrecentre Barf眉sserplatz Barf眉sserplatz PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 685 14685 14 14 14 Car Rental Car Rental www.bvb.ch www.bvb.ch Europcar Europcar In theIn Swiss么tel the Swiss么tel Le Plaza Le Basel Plaza Basel Baselland Baselland Transport Transport (BLT) (BLT) Messeplatz Messeplatz 25 25 PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 406 11406 11 11 11 CH-4005 CH-4005 Basel Basel www.blt.ch www.blt.ch PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 378 99378 66 99 66 www.europcar.ch www.europcar.ch Ship excursions Ship excursions (Basler(Basler Personenschifffahrt) Personenschifffahrt) Europcar Europcar PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 639 95639 00 95 00 EuroAirport EuroAirport Basel-Baselwww.bpg.ch www.bpg.ch Mulhouse-Freiburg Mulhouse-Freiburg CH-4030 CH-4030 Basel Basel Airlines Airlines PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 325 29325 03 29 03 Swiss International Swiss International Air Lines Air Lines www.europcar.ch www.europcar.ch PhonePhone +41 (0)848 +41 (0)848 700 700 700 700 www.swiss.com www.swiss.com Exchange Exchange BanksBanks Swiss Railway Swiss Railway StationStation SBB SBB Air France Air France PhonePhone +41 (0)51 +41 (0)51 229 24229 63 24 63 PhonePhone +41 (0)848 +41 (0)848 74 71 74 00 71 00 (11 cts/min.) (11 cts/min.) Travelex Travelex Switzerland Switzerland AG AG www.airfrance.ch www.airfrance.ch Badischer Badischer Bahnhof Bahnhof PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 692 74692 83 74 83 BritishBritish Airways Airways PhonePhone +41 (0)848 +41 (0)848 845 845 845 845 Travelex Travelex Switzerland Switzerland AG AG www.britishairways.com www.britishairways.com Basel-Weil Basel-Weil freeway freeway / Border / Border crossing crossing PhonePhone +41 (0)61 +41 (0)61 631 05631 17 05 17 easyJet easyJet www.easyjet.com www.easyjet.com Lufthansa Lufthansa PhonePhone +41 (0)900 +41 (0)900 900 922 900 922 (CHF 0.15/min. (CHF 0.15/min. from Swiss from landlines) Swiss landlines) www.lufthansa.com www.lufthansa.com EuroAirport EuroAirport PhonePhone + 41 (0)61 + 41 (0)61 325 31325 11 31 11 www.euroairport.com www.euroairport.com

Useful Useful Contacts. Contacts. Tourism Basel Basel Tourism Aeschenvorstadt Aeschenvorstadt 36 36 CH-4010 CH-4010 Basel Basel +41 (0)61 PhonePhone +41 (0)61 268 68268 68 68 68 Fax(0)61 +41 (0)61 Fax +41 268 68268 70 68 70 info@basel.com info@basel.com www.basel.com www.basel.com baseltourism Skype:Skype: baseltourism & Hotel Information TouristTourist & Hotel Information the Stadt-Casino at Barfüsserplatz In theIn Stadt-Casino at Barfüsserplatz Steinenberg Steinenberg 14 14 CH-4010 CH-4010 Basel Basel Opening Opening hours:hours: Monday to Friday am –pm 6.30 pm Monday to Friday 9 am –96.30 Saturday Saturday 9 am –95am pm– 5 pm and public holidays SundaySunday and public holidays 10 am 10 – 3am pm– 3 pm & Hotel Information TouristTourist & Hotel Information Swiss Railway Swiss Railway StationStation SBB SBB CH-4010 CH-4010 Basel Basel Opening Opening hours:hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 6am pm– 6 pm Saturday Saturday 9 am –95am pm– 5 pm and public holidays SundaySunday and public holidays 9 am –93am pm– 3 pm Further information on Basel Further information on Basel www.baselmuseums.ch www.baselmuseums.ch www.basel.ch www.basel.ch UpperUpper RhineRhine ValleyValley www.upperrhinevalley.com www.upperrhinevalley.com

Basel Tourism Basel Tourism has been has awarded been awarded the stage the stage 3 quality 3 quality seal and sealthe and ISO the certificate ISO certificate for for Swiss Tourism. Swiss Tourism.

EditionEdition March March 2013 2013 Imprint Imprint Published Published by: Basel by: Tourism. Basel Tourism. Design: Design: OswaldOswald Siegfried Siegfried Werbeagentur. Werbeagentur. Photographs: Photographs: Andreas Andreas Zimmermann, Zimmermann, OswaldOswald Siegfried Siegfried Werbeagentur, Werbeagentur, Basel Tourism. Basel Tourism. PrintedPrinted by: by: Birkhäuser Birkhäuser + GBC.+FSC GBC. Paper. FSC Paper. Published Published in G/E/F/I/SP. in G/E/F/I/SP.

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