Guidebook for Basel

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Guidebook for Basel

Getting Around

From here you can get to nearly anywhere you need to go: Tramline 6 to the Center, Fair and German Railway Station Tramline 1 to the Main Railway Station Busline 50 from the Airport to the Main Railway Station
8 locals recommend
Brausebad station
8 locals recommend
From here you can get to nearly anywhere you need to go: Tramline 6 to the Center, Fair and German Railway Station Tramline 1 to the Main Railway Station Busline 50 from the Airport to the Main Railway Station
For even more connections you can additionally take from here: Tramline 8 through the center until Germany Buslines 33, 34 and 48
10 locals recommend
Schützenhaus
10 locals recommend
For even more connections you can additionally take from here: Tramline 8 through the center until Germany Buslines 33, 34 and 48
Tramline 1
Birmannsgasse station
Tramline 1
Tramline 6
Allschwilerplatz
Allschwilerplatz
Tramline 6
The main Railway station of Basel with a swiss and french section. You can get here by Tramlines 1 & 8 or Buslines 48 & 50.
160 locals recommend
Basel SBB railway station
10 Centralbahnstrasse
160 locals recommend
The main Railway station of Basel with a swiss and french section. You can get here by Tramlines 1 & 8 or Buslines 48 & 50.
The german railway station, trains from and to Germany pass through here. Tramline 6 to *Badischer Bahnhof*
75 locals recommend
Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Schweiz station
75 locals recommend
The german railway station, trains from and to Germany pass through here. Tramline 6 to *Badischer Bahnhof*

Parks & Nature

27 locals recommend
Schützenmatt Park
1 Im Schützenmattpark
27 locals recommend
A popular meeting point in Summer, it is a park where the river Birs flows into the Rhine. You can go for a little swim there but be aware that only good swimmers should go into the river.
31 locals recommend
Birsköpfli
Birskopfweglein
31 locals recommend
A popular meeting point in Summer, it is a park where the river Birs flows into the Rhine. You can go for a little swim there but be aware that only good swimmers should go into the river.

Essentials

does not sell alcohol
81 locals recommend
Migros Supermarkt
40 Lutzertstrasse
81 locals recommend
does not sell alcohol
18 locals recommend
Coop Supermarkt Basel Bachletten
45 Steinenring
18 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
ALDI Basel
258 Dornacherstrasse
8 locals recommend
Denner Express
38 Allschwilerstrasse
University Hospital with Emergency Room
8 locals recommend
Universitätsspital
8 locals recommend
University Hospital with Emergency Room

Sightseeing

One of the three remaining city gates of Basel. There used to be a city wall with seven gates, but except for a small part and the three remaining gates it was demolished in the 19th Century.
18 locals recommend
Spalentor
18 locals recommend
One of the three remaining city gates of Basel. There used to be a city wall with seven gates, but except for a small part and the three remaining gates it was demolished in the 19th Century.
The wonderful red Basel City Hall from the year 1514 with the market place in front of it. Tramlines 6/8 to *Marktplatz* or Bus 34/33 to *Schifflände*
43 locals recommend
Basel's Old Town
21 Leimenstrasse
43 locals recommend
The wonderful red Basel City Hall from the year 1514 with the market place in front of it. Tramlines 6/8 to *Marktplatz* or Bus 34/33 to *Schifflände*
The cathedral of Basel built in between 1019 and 1500 in a romanic and gothic style is one of the citys main attraction. You can climb up the Tower during opening hours to get a magnificent view of the city. The square in front of it is lined with wonderful old buildings and museums, you will also find Switzerlands second oldest grammar school a little hidden between the houses. Tramlines 6/8 to *Barfüsserplatz* and walk uphill from there.
130 locals recommend
Basel Minster
9 Münsterpl.
130 locals recommend
The cathedral of Basel built in between 1019 and 1500 in a romanic and gothic style is one of the citys main attraction. You can climb up the Tower during opening hours to get a magnificent view of the city. The square in front of it is lined with wonderful old buildings and museums, you will also find Switzerlands second oldest grammar school a little hidden between the houses. Tramlines 6/8 to *Barfüsserplatz* and walk uphill from there.

Entertainment & Activities

Zoo of Basel, referred to by locals as "Zolli". Switzerlands oldest Zoo.
127 locals recommend
Zoo Basel
40 Binningerstrasse
127 locals recommend
Zoo of Basel, referred to by locals as "Zolli". Switzerlands oldest Zoo.
Big public swimming pool with lots of green.
6 locals recommend
Gartenbad Bachgraben
135 Belforterstrasse
6 locals recommend
Big public swimming pool with lots of green.
The biggest Stadium of Basel, home to the very popular Football Club of Basel.
52 locals recommend
St. Jakob Stadium
52 locals recommend
The biggest Stadium of Basel, home to the very popular Football Club of Basel.

Food Scene

One of the biggest Cafés of Switzerland, located in an old bank. Being very alternative and trendy, you are allowed to sit there and enjoy free WiFi and Newspapers without consuming anything. Although I'd recommend you not to miss their snacks and drinks ;)
48 locals recommend
unternehmen mitte
30 Gerbergasse
48 locals recommend
One of the biggest Cafés of Switzerland, located in an old bank. Being very alternative and trendy, you are allowed to sit there and enjoy free WiFi and Newspapers without consuming anything. Although I'd recommend you not to miss their snacks and drinks ;)
Offering regional cuisine and a good variety of wine and beer.
7 locals recommend
Kohlmann's
14 Steinenberg
7 locals recommend
Offering regional cuisine and a good variety of wine and beer.
Offering fresh and good, gourmet style burgers.
9 locals recommend
Union Diner
3 Stänzlergasse
9 locals recommend
Offering fresh and good, gourmet style burgers.
Very famous vegetarian restaurant offering a wide range of creative dishes.
47 locals recommend
tibits
4 Stänzlergasse
47 locals recommend
Very famous vegetarian restaurant offering a wide range of creative dishes.
A nice place to drink coffee, eat pastries and enjoy the view over the market square and city hall.
15 locals recommend
Schiesser Confiserie zum Rathaus Basel -seit 1870-
19 Marktpl.
15 locals recommend
A nice place to drink coffee, eat pastries and enjoy the view over the market square and city hall.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fancy (and not cheap) bar on the top floor of Basels second highest building.
124 locals recommend
Bar Rouge
10 Messepl.
124 locals recommend
Fancy (and not cheap) bar on the top floor of Basels second highest building.
A very good place to test local beer, cool atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Volta Bräu
30 Voltastrasse
27 locals recommend
A very good place to test local beer, cool atmosphere.
A bar on a terrace in the middle of the city, there is a popular students club on the ground floors.
23 locals recommend
Baltazar Bar
34 Steinenbachgässlein
23 locals recommend
A bar on a terrace in the middle of the city, there is a popular students club on the ground floors.