Basel Region

The most beautiful excursion destinations in the Basel region: from Basel, the cultural capital of Switzerland, to hilly landscapes with numerous cherry trees, picturesque villages, ruins, castles and palaces, all in close proximity to France and Germany.
The Basel region is rather diverse in terms of the views being offered by striking natural landscapes. Accordingly, the areas of the Jura and the Rhine region, in particular, are considered by Basel inhabitants as the natural recreational territories beyond compare.

There are large galleries and museums in the city of Basel itself and it has a well known university. Since Rhine River borders it, the views there are quite scenic. It also provides a concentrating place for the pharmaceutical industry both domestic and world wide firms and research organizations.

Besides, Basel is an excellent cultural venue for the theatres and concerts, magnificent play and ballets and concerts ranging from the classical through popular music. Of course, the most famous carnival is the Basel Carnival, in which fans from around the world take part.

Basel Carnival
Here are our highlights in the Basel region:
Other favorite destinations in the Basel region:
Basel City Hall

Basel City Hall

The majestic Basel City Hall, situated in the heart of the town serves as the headquarters, for the Basel government and parliament. Its eye catching red exterior, tower and...

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Tinguely Museum Basel

Tinguely Museum Basel

The Tinguely Museum situated in Basel is a known art institution that celebrates the life and creations of the artist Jean Tinguely. Established on October 3 1996 it can be found...

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Basel Art Museum

Basel Art Museum

The Kunstmuseum Basel, ranked as the fifth top museum, by the Times of London in 2013 enjoys renown for housing the oldest public art collection. A new extension, seamlessly...

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Spalentor

Spalentor

The Spalen Gate, a city gate situated in Basel stands out as an charming architectural marvel, among the city gates in Switzerland. It forms a part of the fortifications of Basel...

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Goetheanum in Dornach

Goetheanum in Dornach

The Goetheanum, in Dornach located 10 kilometers south of Basel houses the School of Spiritual Science and the Anthroposophical Society both operating on a scale. The School of...

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Arlesheim Cathedral

Arlesheim Cathedral

Arlesheim Cathedral, known for its significance was officially dedicated in the year 1681. It serves as a place, for gatherings and various spiritual ceremonies. Upon exploring...

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Wildenstein Castle

Wildenstein Castle

Wildenstein Castle, next to the castle complex in the municipality of Burg in Leimental stands as the remaining hilltop castle, in the Basel area that was occupied until...

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Basel-Country

Basel-Country

Basel Country lies in the northwest of Switzerland bordering Germany and France. The area is famous for its Jura scenery, characterized by nature making it a favorite destination...

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Bottmingen Castle

Bottmingen Castle

Bottmingen Castle is a historic moated castle located in the municipality of Bottmingen south of Basel in Switzerland. It is one of the few well-preserved moated castles in the...

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Binningen Castle

Binningen Castle

Binningen Castle is now a castle that houses a restaurant with an adjoining hotel. The complex was originally designed as a moated castle, but the surrounding pond was filled in...

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