The best sights in Basel
The top 3 according to 13 votes from people: Pfalz · Town Hall on Marktplatz · Basel Zoo. (Updated Mar 25, 2025.)
The Minster, the Rhine and lots of art: Basel's highlights according to Basel Tourism and travel blogs.
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Top 12
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1
Pfalz
The terrace behind the minster overlooking the Rhine.
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2
Town Hall on Marktplatz
Bright red town hall with a painted courtyard.
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3
Basel Zoo
The 'Zolli', Switzerland's oldest zoo.
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4
Spalentor
The grandest of the old city gates.
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5
Basel Minster
Red sandstone minster with two towers.
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6
Museum Tinguely
Moving art machines right on the Rhine.
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Kunstmuseum Basel
One of Europe's oldest public art collections.
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8
Tinguely Fountain
Machine sculptures in the water on Theaterplatz.
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9
Fondation Beyeler
Renzo Piano's art museum in Riehen.
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10
Swimming in the Rhine
Floating down the Rhine with a dry bag in summer.
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11
Basel ferries
Rhine ferries powered only by the current.
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12
Basel Paper Mill
Museum of paper, writing and printing.
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Comments (3)
Rheinschwimmen ist mit Abstand das Beste an Basel, gehört auf Platz 1!
Platz 1? Für Touristen eher nicht, viele trauen sich da gar nicht rein
Fondation Beyeler ist ja eigentlich Riehen, aber egal, lohnt sich total