Top rated Things to dos in Basel

Experience the best that Basel has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 92 places from Things to do category.

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LIDO BASEL
Bar
👍👍 Great place to hangout.. Super chill and good for summer party. Only lack of food choice
4.80 (87 reviews)
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Viewpoint Altstadt Kleinbasel
Scenic spot
👍👍 Best place to hang out and enjoy the summer in Basel. The entire river banks have stairs where people sit and have drink or eat something from the nearby restaurants. Completely mixed crowd of all ages and very nice atmosphere. You can watch the people floating by on the river (want to try this next...
4.80 (81 reviews)
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Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger I KBH.G
Cultural center
👍👍 Must go! Right in the center of Basel. Unique cultural foundation- Art gallery!
4.80 (64 reviews)
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Basel Paper Mill
Museum
Papermaking & printing museum in a medieval mill, with hands-on workshops where visitors make paper.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Basel Town Hall
City government office
Art adorns this historic town-hall building, home to the local legislature, with tours available.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Palatinate (Pfalz) Viewing Platform
Observation deck
Observation terrace offering views over the Rhine River & the town, with steps to the Münster jetty.
4.70 (728 reviews)
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Minster Cathedral Square
Historical landmark
👍👍 I liked this place. Lots of nice buildings, museums, monuments. And it's also very beautiful.
4.70 (545 reviews)
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Fine Arts Museum Basel | New Building
Museum
👍👍 I wasn't expecting to see that many good pieces of classic and modern art together. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy fine arts.
4.70 (185 reviews)
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Einstieg Rhyschwimme
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Great experience here. Do come and try the swimming/floating in the river. This little beach is a gem. You have easy access to the water. Can safely lock your bike by the museum above, big beach enough to the influx of people starting their float journey here. You can have a drink or meal before, at...
4.70 (71 reviews)
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Water Tower Bruderholz
Tourist attraction
👍 For 1.00 francs you can visit the 36 meter high tower. 164 steps (spiral staircase) lead up to a beautiful view over Basel and the surrounding area. The water tower was built in 1926.
4.70 (48 reviews)
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Hoosesaggmuseum
Museum
👍👍 The smallest museum is located almost in the historic center of Basel, the street leads down to the town hall on the market square. The exhibits in the museum change every few months. One is more interesting than the other! It's great to see the details and design. Recommend visiting with children!
4.70 (36 reviews)
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Basel Minster
Cathedral
Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof.
4.60 (7.3K reviews)
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Mittlere Brücke
Bridge
Historic stone bridge linking old & new city areas & offering stellar river & architecture views.
4.60 (5.9K reviews)
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Tierpark Lange Erlen
Animal park
Free zoo established in 1871 featuring mostly local animals, plus a playground & restaurant.
4.60 (4.9K reviews)
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Tinguely Fountain
Fountain
Built in 1977, Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's Carnival Fountain merges sculptural machines with water.
4.60 (4K reviews)
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Fine Arts Museum Basel
Art museum
Works by Holbein & other artists in the region from 1400–1600 & in the 19th & 21st centuries.
4.60 (3.9K reviews)
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Kannenfeldpark
Park
Leafy green park with modern play areas, a seasonal splash pool with fountains & an outdoor cafe.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Spalentor
Historical landmark
This regal, 15th-century gateway is one of 3 remaining from the city's ancient walls.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Museum of Natural History Basel
Natural history museum
Museum with natural history exhibits ranging from zoology to paleontology, plus events & a shop.
4.60 (2K reviews)
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University of Basel Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Blossoms, trees & cacti in gardens founded in the 1500s, plus a massive Victorian-era greenhouse.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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