Basel is known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, and for good reason! There are so many art museums, private collections, and public artworks to explore. The city is a true playground for art lovers.
Below find several photos of my trip to this wonderful city – and a few places to relax when you grow tired from all the art! ;)
Here are the best things to do during your trip to Basel!
Walk the Rhine River
No visit to Basel is complete without a walk along the beautiful Rhine River.
Münsterplatz
A Ugo Rondinone sculpture sat in Münsterplatz as part of the Art Basel Parcours public art installations.
Visit the Private Art Collections
Schaulager
Schaulager is a Swiss private art collection. These Swiss art collectors decided to store their art collection and display it at the same time.
Beyeler Foundation
A former art dealer decided to open his collection to the public, creating the Beyeler, a renowned foundation and museum in Basel.
Basel Museums
Kunsthalle – Steinenberg 7
Museum Tinguely – Paul Sacher-Anlage 2
Fine Arts Museum / Kunstmuseum – St. Alban-Graben 16
Basel Art Galleries
Galerie Gisèle Linder – Elisabethenstrasse 54
Nicolas Krupp – Rosentalstrasse 28
Von Bartha – Kannenfeldplatz 6
Day Trips from Basel
Want to explore the region a bit?
Vitra Design Museum & Haus
A 45-minute car ride takes you to a beautifully minimal design house & museum in Germany – the perfect day trip from Basel. The Vitra Design Museum & Haus are actually a Vitra store and design museum respectively, located right next to each other.
There you have my best recommendations for Basel!
Hope you enjoy your trip to Basel!
