Family-Friendly Attractions In Basel

Zoo Basel

Founded in 1874, no zoo in Switzerland is home to more animals, from gorillas to snow leopards.

Binningerstrasse 40, 4054 Basel, Switzerland

Basler Münster

Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof.

Münsterpl. 9, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Mittlere Brücke

Historic stone bridge linking old & new city areas & offering stellar river & architecture views.

Mittlere Brücke, 4000 Basel, Switzerland

Tierpark Lange Erlen

Free zoo established in 1871 featuring mostly local animals, plus a playground & restaurant.

Erlenparkweg 110, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Tinguely-Brunnen

Built in 1977, Swiss artist Jean Tinguely's Carnival Fountain merges sculptural machines with water. · Dogs allowed

Klostergasse 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Kunstmuseum Basel

Works by Holbein & other artists in the region from 1400–1600 & in the 19th & 21st centuries.

St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Schützenmattpark

· Dogs allowed

Im Schützenmattpark 1, 4054 Basel, Switzerland

Spalentor

This regal, 15th-century gateway is one of 3 remaining from the city's ancient walls.

Spalenvorstadt, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Kannenfeldpark

Leafy green park with modern play areas, a seasonal splash pool with fountains & an outdoor cafe. · Dogs allowed

Burgfelderstrasse, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Museum Tinguely

Permanent display of the works of Jean Tinguely, plus temporary exhibitions of other modern artists.

Paul Sacher-Anlage 2, 4002 Basel, Switzerland

Dreiländereck

The borders of Germany, France & Switzerland converge at this point, marked by a monument.

Westquaistrasse 75, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

Merian Gardens

Gardens with irises & snowdrops in spring, a rhododendron valley & a cafe in an 18th-century villa.

Vorder Brüglingen 5, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Basler Papiermühle - Schweizerisches Museum für Papier, Schrift und Druck

Papermaking & printing museum in a medieval mill, with hands-on workshops where visitors make paper.

St. Alban-Tal 37, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

Museum with a vast collection of doll, teddy bear & miniature toy exhibits displayed over 4 floors.

Steinenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

University of Basel Botanical Garden

Blossoms, trees & cacti in gardens founded in the 1500s, plus a massive Victorian-era greenhouse.

Spalengraben 8, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Basel Palatinate "Pfalz" Observation Platform

Observation terrace offering views over the Rhine River & the town, with steps to the Münster jetty.

Pfalz, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche

Exhibits spread over 3 adjacent sites with paintings, cathedral treasures, furniture & archeology.

Barfüsserpl. 7, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Margarethenpark

Gundeldingerstrasse 57 - 129, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

Erlenmatt Park

· Dogs allowed

Erlenmattstrasse 22, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Claramatte Park

4057 Basel, Switzerland

St. Alban Tor

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

Art gallery in a Gothic building, showing political cartoons & caricatures plus themed exhibitions.

St. Alban-Vorstadt 28, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Schwarz Park

· Dogs allowed

4052 Basel, Switzerland

Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten

Elisabethenstrasse 27, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Museum Kleines Klingental

Unterer Rheinweg 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Strassburger Denkmal

4051 Basel, Switzerland

Skulpturhalle Basel

Art museum with 2000+ replicas of ancient sculptures, including those from the Parthenon in Athens.

Mittlere Str. 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Messeplatz

Messepl. 22, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Labyrinthplatz Basel

Leonhardsberg 15, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

St. Alban City Gate Park

· Dogs allowed

St. Alban-Vorstadt 101, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

Helvetia auf Reisen

Unterer Rheinweg, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Herbstmesse Basel

Messepl., 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Grand Tour of Switzerland Foto - Basel

Dreiländereck, Westquaistrasse 75, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

Rhine River Cruises

Westquaistrasse 62, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

BaselCitytour. Bus-Stop 01 - Tinguely Brunnen

Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Wall art

Barfüsserpl. 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Vreneli-Brunnen

Rebgasse 6, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Spalenbrunnen

Spalenvorstadt 14, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Basiliskenbrunnen am Rhein beim Reverenzgässlein

Oberer Rheinweg 67, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Murus Gallicus - Der Keltenwall

Rittergasse 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Trinkbrunnen

Steinentorstrasse 15, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Basiliskbrunnen

Elsässerstrasse, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Basiliskenbrunnen, Ecke Schaffhauserrheinweg - Fischerweg

Fischerweg 73, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Aeschengraben-Brunnen "Knabe mit Schwan"

Aeschengraben, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Gässli Piazza

Leonhardsstapfelberg 2/4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Boy with Swan Fountain

4058 Basel, Switzerland

Brücken-Basilisk

Schützenmattstrasse 35, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Drachenreiter Statue

Kohlenberg 13-11, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Brunnen

Tellpl. 6, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

Basiliskenbrunnen am Steinenring

Steinenring 46, 4051 Basel, Switzerland