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Basel is a place of exciting contrasts. Contrasts such as masterpieces of contemporary architecture set against the well-preserved Old Town or the wonderful harmony between the city's cosmopolitan flair and vibrant traditions. And although classical modernism and street art may seem like they are worlds apart, both have a prominent place in Basel. We are in flux, constantly reshaping ourselves. So every time you come to Basel, you will discover something new.
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The Rhine

The Rhine is Basel’s secret landmark. As one of the most important trading routes, it has had a huge influence on the development of the city. Today, it makes up a significant part of the quality of life that Basel offers its guests and residents.
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Fondation Beyeler

Ernst and Hildy Beyeler commissioned architect Renzo Piano to design a spectacular museum building for their prestigious collection.
Adresse: Baselstrasse 101, 4125 Riehen/Basel
Telefon: +41 61 645 97 00
Transport: line 2 or 6 to Fondation Beyeler
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Kunstmuseum Basel

The Kunstmuseum Basel is one of the best-known museums of its kind in the world. The museum today comprises the traditional main building, the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart and the prestigious new building.
Adresse: St. Alban-Graben 8, 4010 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 206 62 62
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Basel Cathedral (Münster)

With its two impressive towers, the Cathedral is Basel’s most prominent landmark. Climbing one of the towers is an unforgettable experience.
Adresse: Münsterplatz 9, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 277 45 42
Transport: line 2 or 15 to Kunstmuseum; or line 3, 8, 10, 11, E11 or 14 to Bankverein
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BaselCard

The BaselCard is offered as a free bonus with every booking at a Basel hotel. You will receive your personal visitor card when you check in and you can also load it to your smartphone as a web app. Benefits – Free use of public transport – Free Wi-Fi at various hotspots – 50% o­ entrance fees for museums, the zoo and the theatre – Guided tour on the sightseeing bus, tour of the Old Town and boat trip at half price – Use of Guest Bike Basel for only CHF 20 per day
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Museum Tinguely

Museum Tinguely is located by the Rhine, and was designed by the Ticino architect Mario Botta. It houses the largest collection of works by Jean Tinguely (1925–1991).
Adresse: Paul Sacher-Anlage 2, 4002 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 681 93 20
Transport: line 31, 36, 38 or 42 to Tinguely Museum
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Kunstmuseum Basel

The Kunstmuseum Basel is one of the best-known museums of its kind in the world. The museum today comprises the traditional main building, the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart and the prestigious new building.
Adresse: Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau, St. Alban-Graben 16, 4010 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 206 62 62
Transport: line 2 or 15 to Kunstmuseum
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Fondation Beyeler

Ernst and Hildy Beyeler commissioned architect Renzo Piano to design a spectacular museum building for their prestigious collection.
Adresse: Baselstrasse 101, 4125 Riehen/Basel
Telefon: +41 61 645 97 00
Transport: line 2 or 6 to Fondation Beyeler
Billetter: https://shop.fondationbeyeler.ch/en/tickets.html
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Kunsthalle Basel

Ever since it was established in 1872, Kunsthalle Basel has been a place where contemporary art is exhibited, discussed and reflected on.
Adresse: Steinenberg 7, 4001 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 206 99 00
Transport: line 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, E11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein
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Theater Basel

Theater Basel is the largest venue in Switzerland to combine theatre, opera and ballet, and offers first-class productions in all three genres.
Adresse: Elisabethenstrasse 16, 4051 Basel
Transport: line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Theater; or line 2, 3, 8, 11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein
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Musical Theater Basel

The Musical Theater Basel puts on international musical, dance and show performances of world-famous productions
Adresse: Feldbergstrasse 151, 4058 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 699 88 99
Transport: line 14 or 21 to Musical Theater; or line 2, 6 or 15 to Messeplatz
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Kaserne Basel

Kaserne Basel is north-west Switzerland’s biggest venue for the free contemporary theatre, dance and performance scenes and innovative popular music.
Adresse: Klybeckstrasse 1b, 4057 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 66 66 000
Transport: line 8 or 17 to Kaserne
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Atlantis Basel

The Atlantis enjoys cult status and is one of the oldest concert venues in Europe. Ozzy Osbourne has played here.
Adresse: Klosterberg 13, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 228 96 90
Transport: line 2 to Kirschgarten; or line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Theater
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The bird’s eye jazz club

The bird’s eye jazz club is one of Europe’s most famous small jazz clubs.
Adresse: Kohlenberg 20, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 263 33 41
Transport: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz
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Novartis Campus

With about 20 buildings designed by top international architects, the Novartis Campus is a true Mecca of modern architecture.
Adresse: Novartis International AG, 4002 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 324 11 11
Transport: line 11, 603 or 604 to Hüningerstrasse
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Museum der Kulturen Basel

Herzog & de Meuron created new exhibition spaces with a separate entrance and an extravagant roof – in the heart of the medieval city of Basel.
Adresse: Münsterplatz 20, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 266 56 00
Transport: line 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, E11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein
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Dreispitz site

Some of the big names in contemporary architecture have transformed this industrial site into a modern city district.
Adresse: Dreispitz, 4053 Basel
Transport: line 10, 11, E11, 36, 37 or 47 to Dreispitz
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Messe Basel

“Eye to the sky”: the City Lounge and Hall 1 of Messe Basel by Herzog & de Meuron.
Adresse: Messeplatz 10, 4005 Basel
Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 or 21 to Messeplatz
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Vitra Campus

The site of the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein (Germany) is home to the first building by Frank O. Gehry in Europe, the first of Zaha Hadid’s construction designs and many other interesting buildings.
Adresse: Charles-Eames-Strasse 2, 79576 Weil am Rhein
Telefon: +49 7621 7023500
Transport: line 8 to Weil am Rhein Bahnhof/Zentrum
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Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart

The building, designed by Wilfrid and Katharina Steib, was opened in 1980. The museum is one of the world’s first art museums dedicated solely to contemporary art.
Adresse: St. Alban-Graben 8, 4010 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 206 62 62
Transport: line 3 to St. Alban-Tor
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S AM Swiss Architecture Museum

The leading institution in the presentation of contemporary architecture and urbanism in Switzerland.
Adresse: Steinenberg 7, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 261 14 13
Transport: line 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, E11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein
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Mittlere Brücke

The original Mittlere Brücke (middle bridge) was built in 1226, and is one of the oldest river crossings anywhere on the Rhine. The bridge was rebuilt in 1905, with the copy of the old chapel reminiscent of its previous incarnation.
Adresse: 4000 Basel
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 603 or 604 to Schifflände
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Papiermühle in the St. Alban district

Within the walls of a medieval mill, visitors learn about all aspects of paper production, from hand-made paper to finished books.
Adresse: St. Alban-Tal 37, 4052
Transport: line 3 to St. Alban-Tor
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City gates

The three surviving medieval entrance gates – Spalentor (pictured), St. Johanns-Tor and St. Alban-Tor – continue to mark the city’s former fortifications.
Transport: line 3, 30 or 33 to Spalentor; or line 11 to St. Johanns-Tor; or line 3 to St. Alban-Tor
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Basel Historical Museum

The museum in the Barfüsserkirche depicts the historical identity of Basel as the intersection between the cultures of Switzerland, Germany and France.
Adresse: Barfüsserplatz 7, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 205 86 00
Transport: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz
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Basel Cathedral (Münster)

With its two impressive towers, the Cathedral is Basel’s most prominent landmark. Climbing one of the towers is an unforgettable experience.
Adresse: Münsterplatz 9, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 277 45 42
Transport: line 2 or 15 to Kunstmuseum; or line 3, 8, 10, 11, E11 or 14 to Bankverein
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Elisabethenkirche

A spiritual counselling centre, concert hall, party location and exhibition space all in one: this is Switzerland’s first “city church” and it is open to everyone.
Adresse: Elisabethenstrasse 10 - 14, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 272 03 43
Transport: line 2 to Kirschgarten; or line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Theater
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Town Hall

The Town Hall’s red facade, characteristic tower and colourful frescoes make it an unmistakable landmark.
Adresse: Marktplatz 9, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 267 86 54
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz
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The Basel ferries

The four Basel ferries – Wild Maa, Leu, Vogel Gryff and Ueli – that cross the Rhine using only the natural power of the river’s current connect the larger southern part of the city (Grossbasel) with the northern side of the river (Kleinbasel).
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Hasenburg | Château Lapin

The Hasenburg is a pub with a heart in the heart of Basel. Go to this traditional “Beiz” for hearty fare fresh from the market.
Adresse: Schneidergasse 20, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 261 32 58
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz
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Fischerstube

The Fischerstube in Kleinbasel is also a brewery and serves its own beer – Ueli Bier.
Adresse: Rheingasse 45, 4058 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 692 92 00
Transport: line 6, 8, 14, 15, 17, 31, 34 or 38 to Rheingasse
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Bel Etage Teufelhof

One of two award-winning restaurants at the tradition-steeped guest house and cultural centre Teufelhof Basel.
Adresse: Leonhardsgraben 47-49 ,4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 261 10 10
Transport: line 3 to Musik-Akademie
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Stucki

At Stucki, Michelin-starred chef Tanja Grandits conjures up a unique atmosphere in the Bruderholz district with her fresh, aromatic cuisine.
Adresse: Bruderholzallee 42, 4059 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 361 82 22
Transport: line 15 to Lerchenstrasse
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Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl

Here, Peter Knogl and his team enrich French haute cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences. One of the top 100 restaurants in the world.
Adresse: Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 260 50 07
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 603 or 604 to Schifflände
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Markthalle

Under the historical dome of this former covered market, you will find a variety of food stalls and bars, and an organic food shop.
Adresse: Steinentorberg 20, 4051 Basel
Transport: line 1, 2, 8, E11 or 16 to Markthalle
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Klara

Specialities from various countries and lots of culture – this is Klara, the food Mecca in the heart of Kleinbasel.
Adresse: Clarastrasse 13, 4058 Basel
Transport: line 6, 14 or 15 to Clarastrasse
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Nomad Eatery & Bar

One of the most Instagrammable eateries in Basel. This is where modern design meets good food and extraordinary drinks.
Adresse: Brunngässlein 8, 4052 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 690 91 60
Transport: line 3, 8, 10, 11, E11, 14, 15, 37, 80 or 81 to Aeschenplatz
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Cargobar

A trendy bar right on the Rhine, popular with urbanites and artists.
Adresse: St. Johanns-Rheinweg 46, 4056 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 321 00 72
Transport: line 11 or 30 to Johanniterbrücke
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Werk 8

This former engineering works is industrial charm mixed with a cosy atmosphere.
Adresse: Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 551 08 80
Transport: line E11, 15 or 16 to Tellplatz; or line 36 to Bruderholzstrasse
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Angels’ Share

Cosy and uncomplicated: an award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Kleinbasel.
Adresse: Feldbergstrasse 51, 4057 Basel
Transport: line 8, 17 or 30 to Feldbergstrasse
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Renée

Technically a bar, but also a club. Go to Renée for cocktails, conversation and a dance.
Adresse: Klingental 18, 4058 Basel
Transport: line 6, 8, 14, 15, 17, 31, 34, 38 or 55 to Claraplatz
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Das_Viertel

Das_Viertel in Basel’s Dreispitz district combines food, culture and nightlife. The venue’s three floors regularly play host to amazing local, national and international artists.
Adresse: Münchensteinerstrasse 81, 4052 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 331 04 00
Transport: line 10, 11 or E11 to MParc
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Balz Klub

The Balz Klub is a feel-good sanctuary in the heart of Grossbasel. The combination of di­fferent music styles across two dance floors makes for interesting contrasts.
Adresse: Steinenbachgässlein 34, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 271 02 12
Transport: line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Heuwaage
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Elysia

A techno club with top sound equipment in the popular Dreispitz district. Here, you can dance until dawn.
Adresse: Frankfurt-Strasse 36, 4142 Münchenstein
Transport: line 10, 11, E11, 36, 37 or 47 to Dreispitz
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soho basel

In the evenings, this cosy lounge transforms into a vibrant and exciting venue. There is clubbing here every Friday and Saturday night.
Adresse: Steinenvorstadt 54, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 535 55 01
Transport: line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Heuwaage
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Nordstern

One of Europe’s top nightclubs, on board a ship moored at the port of Basel.
Adresse: Westquaistrase 19, 4057 Basel
Transport: line 8, 36 or 46 to Kleinhüningen
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Kaschemme

DJs, live performances, concerts and an underground flavour. The inner courtyard is enchanting. A night out at Kaschemme is a night to remember.
Adresse: Lehenmattstrasse 357, 4052 Basel
Transport: line 36 or 37 to Ulmenweg
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Smuk

At weekends, during the day, this bar transforms into a brunch restaurant with a unique atmosphere.
Adresse: Feldbergstrasse 121, 4057 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 683 80 80
Transport: line 14, 21 or 30 to Riehenring
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Avant-Gouz

The charming café bar on the corner, o­ffering fresh sandwiches, a tasty brunch menu and other great local food and snacks.
Adresse: Hammerstrasse 141, 4057 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 554 35 53
Transport: line 14, 21 or 30 to Riehenring
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Silo

Breakfast is served from early till late at the city’s first boutique hostel.
Adresse: Signalstrasse 37, 4058 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 555 06 06
Transport: line 36 to Signalstrasse
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Bäckerei Kult

Bäckerei Kult bakes its delicious goods in the city’s oldest bakery in Kleinbasel and in their new branch in Elsässerstrasse. The bakery may have a history, but the baking is anything but stale.
Adresse: Riehentorstrasse 18, 4058 Basel or Elsässerstrasse 43, 4056 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 692 11 80
Transport: line 2, 6, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38 or 42 to Wettsteinplatz (Kleinbasel location); or line 11 to Mülhauserstrasse (Grossbasel location)
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Les Gareçons

The impressive ambience created by this historical space in the Badischer Bahnhof has made Les Gareçons a popular place for brunch.
Adresse: Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 681 84 88
Transport: line 2, 6, 21, 30, 36, 46 or 55 to Badischer Bahnhof
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Boutique Danoise

Specialists in Scandinavian design. Here, you will find famous design classics as well as contemporary Nordic interior design brands.
Adresse: Aeschenvorstadt 36, 4010 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 271 20 20
Transport: line 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, E11, 14 or 15 to Bankverein
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Jakob’s Basler Leckerly

Established in 1753, this is the most traditional place to get a “Läckerli” – Basel’s famous sweet treat.
Adresse: Spalenberg 26, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 261 00 30
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz; or line 11 or 30 to Johanniterbrücke
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Maison Oris

This manufacturer of mechanical watches is based in Basel-Landschaft. They showcase their collection in a historical building in the heart of Basel.
Adresse: Barfüsserplatz 22, 4051 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 560 12 80
Transport: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz
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Johann Wanner

Celebrities from all over the world buy their Christmas decorations here. A visit to this Christmas paradise is a treat at any time of the year.
Adresse: Spalenberg 14, 4051 Basel
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz
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Carnival in Basel

Carnival in Basel starts at 4.00 am on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and lasts for three days. An unforgettable experience.
Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz
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Art Basel

The Art Basel, exhibiting art of the 20th and 21st centuries, is indisputably the world’s leading fair in the international art market. Around 250 selected galleries from around the world present modern and contemporary works of high quality, making the fair the most important temporary museum.
Adresse: Messeplatz, 4005 Basel
Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 to Messeplatz
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Basel Tattoo

The world’s second-biggest Tattoo takes place against the historical backdrop of Kaserne Basel (former barracks).
Adresse: Klybeckstrasse 1b 1, 4057 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 266 10 02
Transport: line 8 or 17 to Kaserne
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Basler Herbstmesse (autumn fair)

This huge amusement fair has a history dating back around 550 years and is spread over seven of the city’s squares and a hall at the trade fair centre.
Adresse: Basel City Center
Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 or 21 to Messeplatz; or line 8 or 17 to Kaserne; or line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz
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Basel Christmas market

The Basel Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz is one of the prettiest and largest in Switzerland.
Transport: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz
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Baloise Session

The Baloise Session is a unique music festival where international stars perform in an intimate setting to an audience sitting around candlelit bistro tables.
Adresse: Grenzacherstrasse 79, 4058 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 686 44 44
Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 or 21 to Messeplatz
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Young Stage

Young Stage is the biggest circus festival in Switzerland and one of the most eminent in the world. This is where young artists begin shining careers.
Adresse: Wallstrasse 12, 4051 Basel
Transport: line 2, 6, 14, 15 or 21 to Messeplatz
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Basel Zoo

The zoo, opened in 1874, encompasses a spacious park and is home to a large number of native and exotic animals.
Adresse: Binningerstrasse 40, 4054 Basel
Telefon: +41 61 295 35 35
Transport: line 6, 10, E11, 16 or 17 to Heuwaage
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Guided tours

Discover Basel on foot and get the insider scoop: for example, take an urban art tour, a brunch tour or a special tour of the Town Hall.
Telefon: +41 61 268 68 68
Transport: line 3, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Barfüsserplatz