Basel, arts and architecture
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Hiver.
Petit Futé
Where to stay ?
The map of your stay "Basel, arts and architecture"
Detail of the stay : Basel, arts and architecture
How to get there
The Carnival
Steps: Bâle
Three days is how long the carnival lasts. See festivity for more details on the program. A powerful tourist magnet, this event is also called by its inhabitants "The three most beautiful days" (of the year). It will be necessary to come in February-March to experience this special time, whose origins and customs are historical and folklore. Don't miss the Museum of Cultures in Basel, which has a permanent exhibition dedicated to Carnival. Think about your suit before you come!
Places of interest : MUSÉE DES CULTURES (MUSEUM DER KULTUREN)
The architecture
Steps: Bâle
From medieval remains to futuristic contemporary buildings, including late Gothic, neoclassical Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, industrial and other buildings... Basel has an edifying range of architectures from all the city's golden ages (see the Architecture section for more details).
Old Basel: Guided tour of the old town with a guide to discover the medieval beauties of flamboyant Gothic buildings, in particular the town hall and the cathedral. Walk to the Spalentor. In the afternoon, visit the Architecture Museum and the Historical Museum of the city.
Modern Basel: visit the new tower that dominates the city, the headquarters of Hoffmann la Roche, built by Herzog & Meuron. Urban exploration of modern districts to admire the city's towers and other futuristic architectural wonders, including the Parc Saint-Jacques and the switchyard at Basel station, built by the same architects.
Basel Design: visit the Vitra complex, university and design museum in the morning. Visit the Tinguely Museum, a building designed by architect Mario Botta. In the afternoon, visit the grain silo in the Kleinhüningen district, the Dreispitz tram depot designed by Bernouilli.
Places of interest : MUSEUM JEAN TINGUELY MUSÉE D'ARCHITECTURE SUISSE (SAM)
