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Three must-see exhibitions in Basel’s museums
Three essential exhibitions that art-fanatics and casual gallery-hoppers alike can’t afford to miss.
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5 unmissable cultural highlights in Basel this spring
The city holds an impressive collection of galleries and world-class exhbitions...
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The best Swiss art galleries and museums
Home to the planet’s most important annual contemporary fair, Basel has a huge selection of art to discover
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Art Basel essential guide
Nicknamed ‘the art world Olympics,’ this art fair brings together the best and brightest names in the business. This year, Art Basel is shaping to...
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Activities in Basel for spring and summer
When the sun shines on Basel, you'll see a city transformed from it's postcards-perfect snowy settings to a rambunctious hive of activities. So...
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Basel bars and nightlife
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Das Schiff
Anchored on the edge of the River Rhine, Schiff is a cultural centre with a restaurant and bar that extends over three decks.
Nightlife
Kuppel
One of Basel’s most popular clubs, this place has a diverse line-up of party nights, DJs and live music covering a wide range of genres.
Nightlife
SUD
Making good use of the spacious former Warteck brewery building, this cocktail bar, music venue and cultural centre has a wide range of events, from concerts...
Basel restaurants and cafés
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La Fourchette
Opened in 2014, La Fourchette is the go-to address for straight-up French-inspired cuisine.
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Basel shops and spas
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kleinbasel
Although not to be confused with the area in Basel, label kleinbasel does share creative characteristics with its geographical namesake.
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Yumm Cupcakes
The aroma of fresh baking that infuses the shop in Kleinbasel is irresistible – as is the selection of cupcakes, which range from chocolate and vanilla...
Shopping
Riviera
The shop should come with a warning, so we’re warning you: the well-cut pieces hanging from its rails are nothing short of irresistible thanks to their...
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Museums
Kunstmuseum Basel
The planet’s largest collection of paintings by the Holbein family is the centrepiece of Basel’s most venerable art archive, and works from...
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Vitra Design Museum
A tad cheeky, perhaps, to claim the fabulous Vitra Design Museum for Basel as it lies just over the border in the German town of Weil am Rhein. Established by...
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Basel Zoo
Known affectionately to locals as Zolli, Basel Zoo is something of a landmark. It opened in 1874, making it Switzerland’s oldest zoo.
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Kleinbasel
On the other side of the Rhine to Basel old town, Kleinbasel is characterised by diversity, creativity and art.
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Dampfbad Basel
Whether you are local or in town for shopping, a meeting or an event, the Dampfbad in northern Basel’s St. Johann is the perfect retreat.