Our recommendations for Basel
We present you our recommendations for trips in and around Basel.
Basler Fasnacht
In February every year starts the carnival. „Drey scheenschte Dääg“ like
it is known in Switzerland. No one should miss this unique event.
www.fasnachts-comite.ch
Swimming in the River Rhin
The Rhine invites the whole summer for swimming. But only once a year
there is the big swim event.
www.basel.com
Ride in a vintage tram thorugh Basel
For an individual ride you can rent a vintage tram by the company „BVB - Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe“. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, company trips and so on.
www.tramoldtimer-basel.ch (only German)
Basler Christmas market
The biggest and most beautiful Christams market in Switzerland!
www.basel.com
Night of the museums
Each year in January night becomes day in many Basler museums. In addition to the normal exhibitions in 39 museums beckon workshops, performances, readings, film screenings and more. Culinary delights from around the world provide for the physical well-being.
www.museumsnacht.ch
Swiss Indoors Basel
In the last week of October tennis fans from around the world head to the St. Jakobs hall in Basel. The best tennis players in the world fight to win the tournament.
www.swissindoorsbasel.ch
Roman town Augusta Raurica (Kaiseraugst)
A mysterious well shaft, the largest silver treasure of late antiquity and the best preserved ancient theater North of the Alps. Exciting history to experience and hands-on. Welcome to August Raurica!
www.augustaraurica.ch
Neuf Brisach (Alsace)
The Alsatian city is located near Basel. It was built by Seigneur de Vauban in an octahedral which is still conserved up to day. From the city wall you have a look on the absolute parallel side streets which you can explore later.
www.tourisme-alsace.com
Sauerkraut celebration in Krautgersheim (Alsace)
Once in a year it's all about in the capital of sauerkraut to the Alsatian national dish. Be it with Thanksgiving in the Church, the feast with many stalls or a folklore parade.
www.auf-reisen.de (only German)
Castle Habsburg (Habsburg)
In the eponymous headquarter of the Habsburger today an exhibition on construction and settlement history is housed.
www.ag.ch
Laufenburg (Germany and Switzerland)
A city built on both sides of the river Rhine. Due to changes of the country borders the city was isolated with the Rhine in a Swiss and a German part. A highlight is the Baroque church St. Johann or the views from the castle on the characteristic medieval streets.
www.ag.ch
Aqua Basilea (Pratteln)
The most diverse water world in Switzerland.
www.aquabasilea.ch
