Basel is the world's most important art city — Art Basel brings the world's greatest gallerists and collectors every summer, 40 museums (most per capita in the world), Renaissance architecture, at the junction of three countries on the Rhine.
3M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
June (Art Basel) or year-round — February/March for Fasnacht carnival
Top sights & experiences
- 🎨 Art Basel (June)
- 🏛️ Kunstmuseum Basel
- ⛪ Basel Minster
- 🚢 Rhine Swimming & Three Countries
- 🏠 Old Town & Market Square
- 🎭 Fasnacht — Basel Carnival
Perfect for
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