Location: Basel
Top Things to do in Basel
10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Basel That You Shouldn't Miss
Located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof. Green spaces abound, including the popular zoological gardens in the city center. Switzerland's largest site of Roman ruins, Augusta Raurica, are an easy day trip to the east.
Restaurants in Basel
1. Niklauskapelle
2. Antoniuskirche
3. Sinagoga di Basilea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
4. St. Joseph Kirche
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Offene Kirche Elisabethen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
The Open Church is a postdenominational church, based in the jewish-christian faith, open for each person of good will, whatever they believe in. Wether you are looking for silence, a blessing or for a lively disco: We cater to your needs. The church is open Mon trough Sat from 10am and to 7pm. On sundays we open after local masses and services @ 12 noon. Our cafe offers exquisit hot and cold drinks from 7am on. You can rent the church for your familiy or business events (www.your-venue-basel.com). Our programm can be found @ www.offenekirche.ch.
Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland
Church of St. Elisabeth was constructed between 1857 and 1865 as the first Protestant church to be built in Basel since the Reformation. Now it acts as a cultural meeting place for people from all walks of life, regardless of their origins, race or religion.
6. Matthauskirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 39JohnG - Basel, Switzerland
As an English resident of one of Basel's suburbs I often visit this church on Tuesday afternoons at 3PM. Then there is a coffee afternoon with discussions and all are welcome. Caution though the language used is German and more usually than not Basel dialect. Pleasant group of people from all walks of life meet up for a coffee or tea and maybe a slice of cake. I like to go to try and perfect my local language skills :-)
7. Heiliggeistkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
8. Peterskirche
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By OlegY_12 - Belgrade, Serbia
This site is located on Peter's Church Square, near to the Mittlere Brucke and Botanic Garden. Just as we were at the times around the Middle Bridge, we went to the square where is situated this church, dating from 1219,although there was a religious building on the site before that time. The church has got one central whitewashed brick building and the sandstone bell tower behind. The oldest remaining parts of the church are the west wall and the choir's area, from the middle of the 13th century. We entered inside and had seen one light and airy interior of this sanctuary. The stone pillars and pointed arches separate the nave from the side aisles and above is the gallery running round all sides of the nave. There are some impressive Gothic murals as well, and the organ above the altar. One of the wall paintings worth of mentioning is for sure, the depiction of the Christ's body being laid to rest in the tomb. The visitors may attend to the regular organ concerts in the church, which is open daily except on Mondays. Worth of visiting, despite the fact that the church is away from the old city.
9. Martinskirche
10. Leonhardskirche
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 586RobertA586 - Phoenix, United States
We learned of this church through investigations on Ancestry.com...my wife learned that she had great great grandparents from Basel who were members here so we sought it out while exploring Basel Old Town. Fun and Interesting. Sadly, the Church building was not open the two times we explored its vicinity but it is a neat way to feel the real Basel center city life. Recommended.
