Your Basel Holiday
With plenty of highlights as well as hidden gems, this city is best explored with a Basel holiday package. Check out hotels located in Altstadt Grossbasel, which is great for markets, cafes and culture. You'll want to do a little exploring during your trip to Basel. Carve out some time for major attractions such as Basel Zoo, Basler Muenster and Beyeler Foundation. Browse Expedia's wide range of travel options and start organising your perfect holiday to Basel now.
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Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Basel Essential Information
Language | French |
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Currency | Swiss francs |
Local Welcome | Salut / Bonjour |
Local Goodbye | Au revoir / À bientôt |
Closest Airport | EuroAirport Airport (BSL) |
Population | 164,500 |
Max Temp Winter | 4ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 24ºC |
Top Sights | Basel Zoo, Basler Muenster and Basel Art Museum |
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Basel Zoo
Spend hours walking around one of the country’s most impressive zoos .Marvel at the thousands of animals roaming around their large enclosures.
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.