3 days in Basel
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay ?
The map of your stay "3 days in Basel"
Detail of the stay : 3 days in Basel
How to get there
Basel and its city centre
Steps: Bâle
In the morning, a walk in the city centre from Marktplatz to the cathedral. You will discover the charm of the small alleys with their historic buildings, the city's idyllic squares and courtyards (Andreasplatz, Rümelinsplatz...) and cross the main places of Basel life. After lunch in the centre, art lovers will be able to visit the (Museum Kunstmuseumof Contemporary Art) and the Museum für Gegenwartskunst (Museum of Contemporary Art). The entrance gives access to both museums, start with the Kunstmuseum and then, before entering the second one (signposted route), you can get your head around the neurons by discovering the magnificent Sankt Alban district. Go up to the old city gate, then go down along the old moat to the docks, let yourself go from alley to alley in what was once the printing district... You are ready to face contemporary art! After the visit, have a drink in the Bar Rouge, at the top of one of Basel's tallest towers.
Places of interest : MUSÉE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN
Museums and exteriors in Basel
Steps: Bâle
In the morning, visit the famous Tinguely Museum, then return to the famous Carnival fountain by the same artist, before going on a tour of the Nadelberg and Heuberg shops in the city's historic centre. You will pass an impressive number of art galleries. Have a coffee at Schiesser's, you will enjoy a beautiful view of Marktplatz. In the afternoon, you will leave for Kleinhüningen. After a quick glance at the fascinating hustle and bustle of the industrial port, you will board a boat (for boarding, follow the "Dreiländereck" pedestrian signs) which will take you to Augst, the stop just after the passage of the lock. From there, you will reach the ancient site of Augusta Raurica, discover the sites outdoors and possibly undertake a visit to the museum. Return by train to Basel. When you arrive at the main station, you will have a look at the modern buildings with their remarkable architecture. Don't miss a drink in the trendy little Basel district, where many bars meet before going to dinner in a gourmet restaurant in the centre.
Places of interest : MUSEUM JEAN TINGUELY