06/23/2026
Basel is a beautiful city where you can stand at the intersection of three countries: Switzerland, Germany, and France. A popular destination when cruising the Rhine River. You will find both beauty and rich cultural significance in Basel.
Visit the Basel Cathedral, one of the most landmarks in the city. Built from 1099 to 1500 in the Romantic and Gothic styles, the cathedral rises above the city with red sandstone walls, colorful tile roofs, and twin towers. Or view the other most famous landmark: the Mittlere Brücke, which is one of the oldest bridges to cross the Rhine River.
Enjoy scenic views of the Rhine and the Old Town from the Pfalz viewing platform, named for its proximity to where the palace of the bishop once stood.
Basel has a world-class array of art museums. Kunstmuseum Basel offers fine art from artists like Picasso and Holbein while Museum Tinguely allows you to explore the kinetic modern art of Jean Tinguely right on the waterfront. You can also combine your love of history and art by visiting the Basler Papiermühle, a paper and printing museum in a Medieval mill which still makes paper, prints materials, and binds books using the old techniques.
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