Basel City Centre
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 enjoy retail therapy at Marktplatz during your visit to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Martinskirche
You can find out about the history of Basel with a stop at Martinskirche. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Congress Center Basel
Learn about the events happening in Congress Center Basel during your trip to Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Town Hall
After visiting Basel Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Things to do
Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg
Historic Basel: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
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Basel: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Basel Family Adventure: Exploring Historic & Artistic Gems
Top hotels in Basel City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Basel City Centre
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Munsterplatz and Basler Muenster while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Vorstädte
If you're spending time in Vorstädte, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Art Museum and Spalentor. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at University Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Breite
Breite might not have many top sights, but Jean Tinguely Museum and St. Jakob-Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.