Basel Self-Guided City Walk

Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city and with it being so close to Germany and France, has a special identity.

Once a Roman settlement, Basel flourished during the Middle Ages as a prominent center for trade and learning, boasting one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Today, it’s renowned as Switzerland’s cultural capital, celebrated for its world-class museums, vibrant art scene, and captivating architecture.

If you are a lover of art and museums you will be in heaven, there are more than 40 museums in Basel.

Walk Distance approx. 3.2 km / 2 miles.