Location: Arlesheim
Top Things to do in Arlesheim
The 7 Best Things to Do in Arlesheim, Switzerland
Arlesheim is a statistic town and a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. Its cathedral chapter seat, bishop's residence and cathedral (1681 / 1761) are listed as a heritage site of national significance.
Restaurants in Arlesheim
1. Ermitage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By sally g - Brighton, United Kingdom
Investigate, explore, experience. There are several types of walk, including a flat path to some ponds, and a forest path well-signed to various cave structures and aspects of the ancient hermitage where cultural artefacts were found. A quiet, reflective place. Public transport there: Take tram 10 from Basel SBB (main rail station) to Arlesheim stop (direction Dornach), about 20 mins. Yellow walking signs lead you through a few lovely backstreets to the 'English garden' where all the caves and dripping greenery are. Birseck castle, one of the 2 part-ruined 'castles' in the forest is open occasionally and used as a kindergarten. you can do a loop to include them, less than an hour and not much uphill - that includes some quiet time at various interest points. The ponds walk is a separate trail.
2. Dom von Arlesheim
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Wulf K - Bad Durkheim, Germany
The Dom was quite big for such a small town. It was open when I was there (Tuesday, 6 pm). The area around the dome is really nice.
3. Schwimmbad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Bernadett H
Good place with small kids when is hot. Really clean. Has a nice play area for kids. You can have fun with kids every age. The chips from the restaurant had spice herbs on it - this is not for kids.
4. BakeliteMuseumArlesheim
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Das Bakelitmuseum mit 8000 Objekten aus dem Material der tausend Möglichkeiten, befindet sich in der Industriezone Arlesheim, 400m weg vom Autobahnzubringer Reinach Nord. Jörg Josef Zimmermann zeigt Samstag und Sonntag von 14-17 Uhr die wundervoll gestalteten Pressteile aus Duroplast.
Reviewed By uliwjazz - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
J.J. Zimmermann shows more than 8000 objects of Bakelite that he has collected over the past 30 years, and he gave us a two-hour tour that we will never forget: he put as much love and knowledge into his explanation as in the exhibits themselves.
We were absolutely fascinated by what we saw and what we heard.
You have to go there and see to believe: I don't think there's is anything comparable in the field of Bakelite!
5. Forum Wurth Arlesheim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Frank M - Reinach, Switzerland
A tiny part of the massive collection of entrepreneur Prof. Reinhold Würth. Started in the 1960s. Includes 17,000 works distributed in several European locations. The current Arlesheim (accessible by tram from Basel) exhibition shows works of Friedensreich Hunderwasser 'til Jan 2017. Regardless of the extent to which one agrees with his radical world views, his life and particularly his lifestyle and artistic & architectural achievements stand as great monuments to individuality and respect for nature. You can just admire the forms and vivid colours of the works but to appreciate the exceptional manner of production and the spirit of the artist it is essential to have a guide. Entrance is free. We took a guided tour for 8 CHF from a lady who knew the artist personally for many years. Worth every last cent. There is also a cafe-restaurant – but with limited choice on Sunday.
6. Schloss Birseck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Le château de Birseck a été érigé vers 1200 par les comtes de Frohburg. Le château et ses ruines, construit sur un monticule à l’est d’Arlesheim, est aujourd’hui la propriété de la fondation de l’Ermitage d’Arlesheim qui possède et gère également le jardin anglais. La vue depuis le chemin de rondes du château est magnifique, du Goetheanum de Dornach jusqu’aux portes de Bâle. L’accès au château se fait par une marche depuis le bas de l’Ermitage (grotte Apollon) par de petits sentiers escarpés (durée env. 30 minutes). A votre arrivée au château, une très belle cour intérieure vous attend. Deux locaux ouverts : la chapelle et la chambre des chevaliers. Accès au chemin de rondes et créneaux par des escaliers raides dans la tourelle. L’accès au château n’est possible que le dimanche et le mercredi de 14 h à 17 h pendant la période allant de Pâques jusqu’à fin octobre.
7. Arlesheimer Bauerngarten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
Ce jardin paysan se trouve sur un site historique du village où une église paroissiale s’y trouvait avec un cimetière dont quelques ruines subsistent le long des parois à l’arrière. Le jardin de 800 m2 se compose de 6 clos de haies plates-bandes et se distingue par sa biodiversité et par un mélange de légumes, herbes culinaires, plantes médicinales et ornementales.
