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Switzerland

Basel / Where the Rhine sparkles

MeowScore 😻95/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

December

Experience the enchanting Christmas atmosphere with festive events and decorations.

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january

Visit museums and stroll through snowy streets with a cup of hot chocolate ☕️

🎉
february

Explore the carnival festivities and try the traditional Määsli pastry 🎭

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march

Attend Baselworld, the world's largest watch and jewelry exhibition 🕰️

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april

Enjoy the colors of spring at the Rhine Falls and visit the botanical gardens 🌸

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may

Join the locals for the annual Dichterstube literary festival 📚

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june

Attend the Basel Tattoo, a military music show with over 1,000 performers 🎵

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july

Take a boat tour on the Rhine and watch the fireworks during the Basel Rhine Swim 🎆

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august

Spend a day at the beach in nearby Ticino or visit the Basel Zoo 🏖️

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september

Enjoy the autumn foliage on a hiking tour in the nearby mountains 🍂🏔️

🎠
october

Sip on mugs of mulled wine at the Herbstmesse fair and ride the giant Ferris wheel 🎡

🎅
november

Visit the Christmas markets and indulge in traditional Swiss treats 🎄

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december

Attend the magical Circus Knie Christmas show and skate on the ice rink ❄️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Basel is a fairly expensive city, including shopping. Tourists may find it difficult to stick to a tight budget. However, the quality of goods and services is high.

Visit local markets for cheaper prices, and look out for discounts and sales in shops.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

for sightseeing and museums

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

for sightseeing and museums

Basel is a compact city with a rich cultural scene and interesting architecture.

Tipping

0-5%

Minimal tipping culture in Switzerland

Tipping

0-5%

Minimal tipping culture in Switzerland

Credit/debit cards widely accepted, cash also preferred. Splitting the bill is common. Tipping not expected but appreciated.

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber-optic connections

excellent Availability

Broadband available almost everywhere

excellent Cellular

Excellent 4G LTE coverage across the city

Electric socket type J

Common in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Rwanda. Accepts Type C but doesn't accept other types.

CHF

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biking friendly

Extensive bike network

walkable

Good public spaces

LGBTQ friendly

Good protections

Cat's whiskers! Basel's meowsmerizing! From fountains to furrific museums, there's a pawsome adventure for every feline traveler.

Cat nap? Not in Basel! Claw-ver architecture, cat-tastic cuisine, and Swiss purr-fection in every paw-sibility.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Marktplatz
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Basler Papiermühle
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Rhine River
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Fondation Beyeler
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Basel Minster

The mainstream

🍎
Marktplatz

One of the biggest markets in Switzerland, featuring local produce and handmade goods. Cats can wander the stalls and maybe even snag a fish or two. 🐟

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📚
Basler Papiermühle

A paper mill museum featuring handmade paper and traditional printing techniques. Cats can learn about the history of papermaking and even make their own! 📜

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Rhine River

A picturesque river with many boat tours available. Cats can lounge on the banks or jump aboard for a relaxing ride. 🌊

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🖼️
Fondation Beyeler

An art museum showcasing works from Monet, Picasso, and Warhol among others. Cats can appreciate the beautiful garden surrounding the building. 🎨

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Basel Minster

A gothic cathedral with stunning views of the city. Cats can admire the intricate stained glass windows and climb the tower for a bird's eye view. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

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Rheinpark
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Spalentor
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Antikenmuseum Basel
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Kleinbasel
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Vitra Campus

Off the beaten path

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Rheinpark

A peaceful park on the banks of the Rhine. Cat-nap on the green slope, watch the river flow, and play with the giant chess board. 🐾 🌳

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Spalentor

A gate from the 14th century that was part of the city walls. Climb the stairs to see a great view of the city. Watch out for pigeons. 🐦

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Antikenmuseum Basel

A museum full of ancient cats. Well, not exactly, but there are plenty of ancient Egyptian and Greek artifacts related to cats. 🐱 Plus, it has a Roman mosaic that looks like it's made of cat fur.

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Kleinbasel

A neighborhood on the other side of the Rhine. It's funkier and more artistic than the old town. Find street art and small boutiques in its narrow alleys. 🎨

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Vitra Campus

A design museum showcasing modern furniture. Purrfect for architecture and design-loving cats. Don't miss the grass-covered chair garden and the vintage playground.

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biking friendly

Extensive bike network

walkable

Good public spaces

LGBTQ friendly

Good protections

Mindful meoweler tips

Basel is the Swiss city of art (and cheese)

Explore the city's renowned museums and galleries, including the Fondation Beyeler and Kunstmuseum Basel. Don't miss the famous traditional cheese fondue at the Restaurant Bel Etage!

Fasnacht is the biggest party of the year, cat!

Join the locals for the city's legendary carnival celebrating the end of winter. Marvel at the elaborate costumes and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Cross three countries in one day, meow!

Take a boat ride along the Rhine and go through three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany. Enjoy stunning views of the river and surrounding landscapes.

Useful external sites

www.basel.com/en

Basel Tourism↗

Official tourism website for Basel

www.baselworld.com/en/home.html

Baselworld↗

International Watch and Jewellery Show in Basel

www.zoobasel.ch/en

Basel Zoo↗

The oldest and largest zoo in Switzerland

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