Location: Basel
Top Things to do in Basel
What to do and see in Basel, Canton of Basel: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Merian Garten
2. Jean Tinguely Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 844 reviews
Reviewed By RCSColumbus - Columbus, United States
We had never heard of Jean Tinguely before visiting Basel but we were so smitten by his amazing Carnival Fountain downtown that we were curious to see more. The Museum Tinguely is a beautiful piece of architecture, perfectly designed to display the kinetic sculptures the artist is best known for. Some are as large as an entire gallery; some you can walk through; virtually all can be activated at the press of a button. Whether you come away appreciating him as an artist or not you will certainly fall for his incredible blend of engineering, mechanical whimsy and pure imagination. Who else would ever think to weld all of these found objects into such lively contraptions? Some even seem to have personalities. You can't help but smile and even laugh out loud at a few of them. My wife, daughter and I were mesmerized as were all the other visitors we saw at the museum that day.
3. Basel Minster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,060 reviews
Reviewed By gregoryd762
The only red stone minster we have seen so far, this beautiful cathedral set in its own square is very impressive.We have climbed many minsters, duomos and cathedrals, so found this climb relatively easy. Great views from the narrow platform. Unfortunately, we didnt realise there were other steps to go higher. Maybe next time, as there is so much to see in Basel.
4. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
Special interest museum features a historic variety of play objects including dolls, dollhouses, Teddy bears, carrousels and miniatures from all over the world.
Reviewed By king3434 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is an incredibly entertaining museum. It’s maybe more geared at adult visitors looking for some history rather than families looking for an interactive day out. The layout is hilarious: a floor of teddy bears followed by a floor of handbags. With the Basel card, the entrance fee is very affordable.
5. Kannenfeldpark
6. Solitude Park
7. Naturhistorisches Museum Basel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By Roos-Marie90 - Ghent, Belgium
A wonderful collection and broad overview on the topic, both for families with children as for adults. Loved it!
8. Zoo Basel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,874 reviews
Reviewed By oldmathsy - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We were pleasantly surprised by the zoo in Basel! It’s a short walk from the central station, but is also well-connected by tram. The main highlights were: - The penguin walk. (The kids went wild!) - The enclosed area with gorillas, orang-utans and chimpanzees. - The beautiful enclosure with giraffes. This was half-a-day very well spent.
9. Tinguely-Brunnen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 860 reviews
Reviewed By izif_37 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
One of the most attractive fountains in the world! You could just stand and admire all moving parts making different figures with water. Attractive day and night. Also nice place for a rest in auiet park.
10. Tierpark Lange Erlen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By jhusak - Riehen, Switzerland
Tierpark Langen Erlen has gone through a process of modernization / refurbishment autumn 2018 and I paid it a visit just now the first time after the completion of work (probably before the end of 2018). Free entrance, strolling around and primarily being able to see local animals as well as having just some airtime whilst walking through the park ... it's a great recreational area for any time of the year. Best reachable by bike or public transport, the parking lot is way too small to go there by car. In summer, take some swimmsuit or transportable BBQ with you to enjoy more time next to the park at the river Wiese or in the woods of Lange Erlen. Beautiful leisure outdoor location.
