Basel is divided into Greater Basel and Basel Proper (
Gross Basel und Kleinbasel). The reasons for this division are historic but the differences between the areas within it may not be immediately apparent.
Bruderholz
This district is scattered with many beautiful villas but its main attraction is the
Wasserturm (Water Tower). Anyone who climbs to the top on a clear day can enjoy magnificent views of both Germany and France. The city's most famous restaurant, the
Stucki, which is always busy, can also be found in Bruderholz.
Gundeldinger
The Gundeldinger District has suffered from its proximity to the Central Train Station (Bahnhof Basel SBB), but slowly and surely it is attracting attention. Basel's newest brewery, Unser Bier (meaning, "Our Beer") has recently moved into the area, and you can sample its delicious beer in its very own watering-hole. The Gundeldingerhof is a good place to eat and if you are particularly partial to coffee, then you will no doubt feel at home in La Columbiana,...
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Museum of Contemporary Art and Media Art
This is one of Europe's leading museums, highlighting artists from the 1960s to the present, with works by Bruce Nauman, Richard Long, Jonathan...
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- Old Town Center
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Spalentor
- The expansion of the city in the 19th century meant the end of the medieval walls and its seven entrances. However, the most beautiful of them,...
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- Old Town Center
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Nadelberg / Spalenberg
- Romantic and beautiful, this is the typical Basel feeling that is easy to catch on a walk in the area of Nadelberg. It´s not exactly a mountain...
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- Tours
- City Center
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