What to see in Basel, the city hosting Eurovision 2025: art, history, and architectural beauty on the banks of the Rhine.
Cities like Zurich , Lucerne, and Geneva attract the attention of tourists traveling to Switzerland , but the reality is that the Alpine country has other, lesser-known gems that are well worth discovering. Take Basel , a beautiful city on the banks of the Rhine with one of the most beautiful historic centers in Europe.
The essentialsThe most emblematic building in Basel is none other than its imposing cathedral, the Basler Münster . Built in Romanesque and Gothic style, it stands overlooking the Rhine River with its characteristic reddish color and two towers over 60 meters high. The temple had to be rebuilt in the 15th century due to an earthquake. From there, we'll go to the city hall , which will surprise us with its beautiful Renaissance façade. This is located in Marktplatz , where every morning we can enjoy a market with cheeses and fruits.
We continue our tour through the beautiful Spalentor Gate , one of the entrances to the ancient wall that surrounded the city in medieval times. Our next stop is St. Elizabeth's Church , a 19th-century neo-Gothic church crowned by a tower that reaches 71 meters high. Next to it is the Tinguely Fountain , a curious fountain decorated with moving iron figures that spray jets of water.
Strolling along the banks of the RhineWalking through the Old Town, we'll enjoy a pleasant stroll among cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and lively squares like Andreasplatz . Along with architectural beauty, streets like Martinsgasse, Spalenberg, and Gemsberg offer souvenir shops, boutiques, art galleries, and cafés for a culinary break.
The walk along the Rhine is another must-see in Basel. We can cross the river across the Mittlere Brucke Bridge , opened in 1226 and rebuilt in 1905 with the arrival of the tram to the city.
Almost 40 museumsAmong the best things to do in Basel is visit its numerous museums . This plan is also encouraged by offering the BaselCard free of charge to all tourists staying in the city. With this card, you can use public transportation for free and access Basel's 40 museums for half price, as well as the Zoo, the Theater Basel, and the Reigoldswil-Wasserfallen Nordstern Cable Car, among other benefits.
Although there are plenty to choose from, the most notable are the Fondation Beyeler , with its collection of classical modern works; the Kunstmuseum Basel , with paintings by Rembrandt, Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Andy Warhol; the Museum Tinguely , which has the largest collection of works by Jean Tinguely, one of the most important Swiss artists of the 20th century; and the Vitra Design Museum , one of the most important museums of industrial design, furniture and architecture in the world.
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