Location: Vorstädte
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What to do and see in Vorstädte, Canton of Basel: The Best Things to do
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. One Hour Escape
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5.0 based on 276 reviews
A popular interactive adventure game in the center of Basel. You and your friends get locked in an unknown room full of unsolved mysterious mazes. For one hour you will become a part of the story, trick the Master Thief, steal the treasure and escape! You have only 60 minutes to break out and only your team to rely on! Are you smart enough to solve all riddles and find your way out?
Reviewed By jhusak - Riehen, Switzerland
The One Hour Escape 'Meisterdieb' is great fun. We were a party of 5 (4 adults, 1 kid) and not very experienced but with our swarm intelligence we managed to escape in time before the 'Meisterdieb' returned from his one hour journey out of his apartment. Some of the riddles exceeded the scope of the room and included real world items / activities ... a truly surprising experience. Besides the nice story and the fun, we experienced the One Hour Escpae room as a professional setup, well organized and monitored and you felt yourself always safe. I can recommend this to everyone who wants to experience a Room Escape Adventure. This was is classified as 'medium level' of difficulty and it was solvable. We left the venue with a great experience and with a smile after solving the riddle.
2. Rheinradweg bei Basel
3. Jakob's Basler Leckerly (Manufaktur)
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Jakob’s Basler Leckerly is a true cookie pioneer: the oldest cookie manufacturing company in Switzerland was founded in 1753 and in continuous operation. The recipe of our cookies was passed from generation to generation since the company's foundation. Still today, the Jakob’s Basler Leckerly are authentically manufactured in the old town of Basel. The gourmet cookies are ideal accompaniments with deserts and coffee. The Basler Leckerly are also a tasty snack during a break.
Reviewed By Sophie_jon - Swansea, United Kingdom
This is a lovely little shop. After reading about it being the oldest cookie and me having a sweet tooth, this place was a must.
4. Sports Thai Massage
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Swedish massage - Sports massage - Deep Tissue - Thai massage -
Reviewed By Francois804
Enrico is very thoughtful, adjusting treatment to what is most needed and effective, while explaining everything along the way. The patient / customer clearly comes first. Highly recommended.
5. Flohmarkt Petersplatz
6. CityBeach Messe
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
7. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
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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.
8. Offene Kirche Elisabethen
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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.
9. Basel Historical Museum - Haus zum Kirschgarten
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Haus zum Kirschgarten was built for the silk ribbon manufacturer and army colonel Johann Rudolf Burckhardt between 1775 and 1780. The architect Johann Ulrich Buchel designed a mansion worthy of his client's wealth and status which is also a tour de force of early Neoclassical style, influenced in part by Masonic concepts. The mansion has been a museum of domestic culture since 1951. Most of the interior is devoted to eighteenth- and nineteenth-century period rooms formerly inhabited by Basel’s affluent bourgeoisie. But the museum also houses several special collections and hosts mini-exhibitions, such as that on Sheikh Ibrahim.
Reviewed By Douglas645 - Horsham, United Kingdom
We had a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours here. There is lots to see : timepieces, porcelain, toys and how Basel houses were furnished. It is a beautiful house. As an added bonus there is a written English language guide on each floor which is well written..
10. Tinguely-Brunnen
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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.
