"Beautiful Basel" Basel by Madschick

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Basel Münster

What a nice day trip!!!

Basel is only a two hour train ride away from Karlsruhe and is a wonderful destination for a daytrip!

Last visit to Basel: Jan 2003
Intro Written Jan 5, 2003
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Reviews (16)

Four seasons What to Pack (1)

There are 4 seasons in Switzerland - from cold winters to hot summers. I have experienced every season here, so dress... more travel advice

Sweets Shopping (3)

I already mentioned the famous Swiss chocolate, but on my tour through Basel I "discovered" a shop with more than just... more travel advice

Grand Café Huguenin Restaurants (1)

To tell you the truth - I have never been inside, but I always pass by this café, when I go to sit on "my steps" right... more travel advice

Relaxing in the City Center Favorites (2)

Whenever I am in Basel I love to take some time to go to the banks of the Rhine river and sit down on the steps. I am... more travel advice

Things to Do (5)
See All Haus zum Kirschgarten
Sports & Outdoors (2)
See All Ice Skating

Transportation (2)
See All Ferry across the Rhine river
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Comments (21)

alza Nov 8, 2010 at 10:03 PM Report Abuse

so cool! I was there when Tinguely fountains were frozen too, lovely! Stayed at St.Alban Tal... Loved that gloomy city (yeah..I found it romantically gloomy..:)) See you later Heinz!
kevanrijn Mar 3, 2007 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

Basel sounds like a fun place. Do they have a clock musuem? I'm guessing they do from the picture of the clocks you posted. Basel looks like a lovely place!
nepalgoods Nov 24, 2005 at 8:34 AM Report Abuse

30 museums! Sound like the city of my dreams!!! This chocolate buffet looks really delicious!!
Nemorino Jul 23, 2005 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

Hi Heinz, hope you are having a good summer. Nice tips on Basel you've got here. I hope to have another visit there sometime soon.
shrimp56 Feb 12, 2005 at 6:46 AM Report Abuse

NOW you've made me hungry .... really fun page :)))
tini58de Oct 28, 2004 at 2:29 AM Report Abuse

I really like this page! 30 museums and 3 train stations - Basel really seems to be special!!! Great page!!
Agraichen Mar 29, 2004 at 8:15 PM Report Abuse

This brings back many memories of my first "international travel" in 1970. I wish I had kept better notes of my travels back then.
Leipzig Mar 20, 2004 at 12:58 AM Report Abuse

Exceptional and very personal page! Great info on the museums! ! You new tip of the Swiss Sweats remind me not to forget to go to the dentist this month.
littlesam1 Feb 23, 2004 at 5:07 AM Report Abuse

I totally agree with you. Basel is a great stop for a day trip. I had a great time here also.
muddybok Feb 14, 2004 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

Nice Basel page. I like it very much.