• Basel Munster
  

  
  The Basel Munster (Cathedral) is one of the main landmarks and tourist attractions of Basel. It adds definition to the cityscape with its red sandstone architecture and coloured roof tiles. Originally a Catholic cathedral and today a reformed Protestant church, it was built between 1019 and 1500 in Romanesque and Gothic styles.
  
  

• Town Hall
  

  
  Basel Rathaus (Town Hall) is a 500 years old building dominating the Marktplatz in Basel.
  
  

• Middle Rhine Bridge
  

  
  Charming old bridge over Rhine, in the heart of old town
  
  

• Rhine River
  

  
  Basel is built on the Rhine riverbank, and features cool quais and good views
  
  

• Kunstmuseum / Art Museum
  

  
  The Basel Museum of Art houses the largest and most significant public art collection in Switzerland, and is listed as a heritage site of national significance.
  
  

• Basel Paper Mill
  

  
  The Basel Paper Mill, also known as the Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing in Basel, is primarily dedicated to papermaking, the art of book printing and writing in general.
  
  

• Fasnacht / Basel Carnival
  

  
  The Fasnacht (carnival) in Basel is recognized as the largest popular festival in Switzerland, with some 15,000 masked participants taking part. Masks and costumes are crazy, and the atmosphere is super-festive. It is held Monday to Thursday following Ash Wednesday.
  
  

• Basel Land
  

  
  Hike, bike, ski in gorgeous Swiss countryside around Basel
  
  

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