Old Town
Popular places to visit
Basler Muenster
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.
Marktplatz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Natural History Museum
You can study the exhibits at Basel Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a visit to Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Things to do
Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg
Architectural Basel: Private Tour with a Local Expert
Engelberg, Cheese, and Mt. Titlis Private Tour from Basel
Hydrofoil and surfing on the Rhine behind a motorboat
Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Old Town Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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.
Clara
Restaurants and river views are some things travelers note about Clara. Check out Munsterplatz or Basler Muenster while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Vorstädte
Take time in Vorstädte to visit attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. 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.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.