Flights to Basel

A small hard gingerbread style biscuit is well known in Basel for its incredible flavor. Seasoned with spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg and with delicious flavors such as honey, candied citrus, almonds or hazelnuts and a cherry liqueur. These biscuits are year-round but, especially popular during Christmas.

Traditionally served during the Carnival Fasnacht which starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday and lasts three days and essentially shuts down the city except for anything food and beverage! Basler Mehlsuppem translated to flour soup is a simple hearty broth topped with grated cheese. Its colour comes from toasting flour with butter. During the three-day festival both locals and visitors alike consume the soup by the gallons.

Switzerland's cuisine is influenced by Germany, France and North Italy. Basel specifically has their own well-known dishes.

The main landmark of the city built on a hill overlooking the Rhine River. Red sandstone walls and colourful roof tiles make for an impressive sight. Once a catholic cathedral it's now a reformed protestant church. The original cathedral was destroyed by an earthquake in 1356 and rebuilt in 1363 styled on the original design but adding gothic features. No visit to Basel is complete without seeing the Basel Munster.

A fascinating museum and workshop of paper and books. The museum boasts the fact it's one of the few in Europe that preserves the historic techniques in a traditional museum. Set over 4 floors in a medieval design with a mixture of exhibitions and interactive workshops. Craft your own paper, write using a traditional quill or create your own marble paper. Such an interesting afternoon out one not to be missed.

The most well known and loved museum in the city. Housing the biggest collection of public art in Switzerland. The art on display dates back to the 15th century to the present day. Home to many famous artists throughout history including Picasso making the museum well known internationally it's no wonder that it's been listed as a Heritage site of national significance.

Locally known as Zolli is the largest and oldest zoo and most popular attraction in Switzerland with over 1.8 million visitors a year. Home to 6,894 animals from all over the world, 5000 of them in the aquarium with 645 species. The Zoo is the heart of the city where both local and foreign visitors spend time all throughout the year.

A short 1-hour train journey from Basel is a must for those who love to hike. The area is full of forests, barren rock faces, serene lakes, and much more. There are many trails and routes to follow. Don’t miss out on seeing the Reclere caves with one of the largest stalagmites in Switzerland the Dom. The area offers nature lovers some incredible views and a breath of fresh air!

Basel offers various different options for nightlife. From Sophisticated cocktail bars, traditional swiss bars, nightclubs, rock bars and Jazz bars. There are also plenty of Live music venues where you can enjoy an electric atmosphere or dine out one of the great restaurants that are dotted around the city. Some of the most talked about and popular bars in Basel are Bar Les Trois Rois, Sandoase, Hinz Und Kunz Bar, Club 59 and Baltazar Bar.

In Basel there are 3 restaurants, honoured with 3 Michelin stars, offering delicious food for dinner. It is not only the tasty food, but also the marvellous ambiance and the other guests, that makes dinner here an unforgettable event. Be sure to enjoy a few nights out during your visit to mix with the locals and soak up the Basel atmosphere.