Quick Summary:

  • The Swiss city of Basel is world-renowned for its location along the famous Rhine River, located immediately adjacent to the country's French and German borders.
  • The city is known worldwide for its fine arts, culture, and history museums, many of which are operated in conjunction with the University of Basel, the country's oldest institution of higher learning.


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1. The Music Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Music Museum | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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2. University of Basel Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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University of Basel Botanical Garden | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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3. Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig

Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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4. Basel Historical Museum

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Basel Historical Museum | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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5. The Basel Paper Mill

The Basel Paper Mill | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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6. Basel Zoo

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Basel Zoo | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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7. Basler Personenschifffahrt Cruises

Basler Personenschifffahrt Cruises | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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8. Brewery Fischerstube

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Brewery Fischerstube | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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9. Cartoonmuseum Basel

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Cartoonmuseum Basel | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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10. Chocolatier Beschle Workshops

Chocolatier Beschle Workshops | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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11. Der Teufelhof Wine and Cheese Tastings

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Der Teufelhof Wine and Cheese Tastings | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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12. Kunstmuseum Basel

Kunstmuseum Basel | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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13. Museum of Cultures

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Museum of Cultures | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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14. The Museum Tinguely

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The Museum Tinguely | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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15. The Basel Minster

The Basel Minster | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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16. The Natural History Museum of Basel

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The Natural History Museum of Basel | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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17. The Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universitat Basel

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The Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universitat Basel | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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18. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

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Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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19. S AM Swiss Architecture Museum

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S AM Swiss Architecture Museum | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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20. Tierpark Lange Erlen

Tierpark Lange Erlen | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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21. Walliser Kanne Fondue

Walliser Kanne Fondue | What to See in Basel, Switzerland
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Summary & FAQ The Music Museum University of Basel Botanical Garden Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig Basel Historical Museum The Basel Paper Mill Basel Zoo Basler Personenschifffahrt Cruises Brewery Fischerstube Cartoonmuseum Basel Chocolatier Beschle Workshops Der Teufelhof Wine and Cheese Tastings Kunstmuseum Basel Museum of Cultures The Museum Tinguely The Basel Minster The Natural History Museum of Basel The Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universitat Basel Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel S AM Swiss Architecture Museum Tierpark Lange Erlen Walliser Kanne Fondue

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