10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Canton of Basel That You Shouldn't Miss

November 9, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Basel, Switzerland including Merian Garten, Flohmarkt Petersplatz, Fondation Beyeler, Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche, Jean Tinguely Museum, Fine Arts Museum Basel - Kunstmuseum, Basel Minster, Kannenfeldpark, Offene Kirche Elisabethen, Basel Historical Museum - Haus zum Kirschgarten.
Restaurants in Canton of Basel

1. Merian Garten

Vorder Brueglingen 5, Basel 4052 Switzerland +41 61 319 97 80 http://www.meriangaerten.ch/
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Merian Garten

2. Flohmarkt Petersplatz

Petersplatz, Basel 4051 Switzerland http://www.wann-ist-flohmarkt.ch/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Flohmarkt Petersplatz

3. Fondation Beyeler

Baselstrasse 101, Riehen 4125 Switzerland +41 61 645 97 00 [email protected] http://www.fondationbeyeler.ch
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4.5 based on 974 reviews

Fondation Beyeler

The Fondation Beyeler is a museum of modern and contemporary art open 365 days a year. It is considered one of the world's most beautiful museums. Its exhibitions of renowned artists of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have brought the museum international recognition and established it as Switzerland's most popular art museum. The focus is the visitor's personal and sensory experiences in encountering art and nature. The art museum is located in an English park with a historical villa, old trees, and water lily ponds. The museum building, designed by award-winning Italian architect Renzo Piano, fits elegantly into the cultural landscape and offers beautiful views of the park.

Reviewed By J0anned568 - Canberra, Australia

This museum on the outskirts of Basel was a highlight of our trip to Europe. It can be reached by tram from the centre of Basel and is about 20 min ride. The stop is right outside the door. We were lucky to see the last day or so of the magnificent exhibition of Picasso's 'blue and pink' periods which finished in mid-June. This was a wonderfully rich collection of Picasso paintings from his early period, just before his cubist period. It was thoughtfully displayed and curated. The Rudolph Stingel exhibition is still on and also worth looking at. There are new exhibitions now on display. The museum is a beautiful building and it is worth allowing time to wander around the gardens Look at the triptych by Monet in the reception foyer opposite the bookshop.

4. Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche

Barfuesserplatz 7, Basel 4051 Switzerland +41 61 205 86 00 [email protected] http://www.barfuesserkirche.ch
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Basel Historical Museum - Barfuesserkirche

Housed in the Barfüsserkirche since 1894, Basel Historical Museum presents selected aspects of the history of Basel from prehistoric times to the present. Especially worthy of note here are the works of pre-Reformation sacred art such as the Basel Dance of Death and Basel Cathedral Treasury. The section called «Understanding the World» installed in the basement comprises a magnificent array of medieval tapestries with their fantasy worlds and scenes of real life, the Renaissance and Baroque collections grouped together in one «Great Cabinet of Curiosities», and Basel’s rich archaeological heritage. Among the other highlights here are the coin cabinet and Burgundian Booty.

Reviewed By L3785KOvictoriaf - Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Nice, warm and well laid out museum. I got caught up with the exhibits in the main area and nearly forgot about those down the stairs. Liked that you could leave your bag and jacket in a locker leaving you free to wander round with tablet. Some of the exhibits are interactive as well. Lady at the reception desk was very helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

5. Jean Tinguely Museum

Paul Sacher-Anlage 2, Basel 4058 Switzerland +41 61 681 93 20 http://www.tinguely.ch
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4.5 based on 844 reviews

Jean Tinguely Museum

Reviewed By RCSColumbus - Columbus, United States

We had never heard of Jean Tinguely before visiting Basel but we were so smitten by his amazing Carnival Fountain downtown that we were curious to see more. The Museum Tinguely is a beautiful piece of architecture, perfectly designed to display the kinetic sculptures the artist is best known for. Some are as large as an entire gallery; some you can walk through; virtually all can be activated at the press of a button. Whether you come away appreciating him as an artist or not you will certainly fall for his incredible blend of engineering, mechanical whimsy and pure imagination. Who else would ever think to weld all of these found objects into such lively contraptions? Some even seem to have personalities. You can't help but smile and even laugh out loud at a few of them. My wife, daughter and I were mesmerized as were all the other visitors we saw at the museum that day.

6. Fine Arts Museum Basel - Kunstmuseum

St. Alban-Graben 16, Basel 4051 Switzerland +41 61 206 62 62 [email protected] https://kunstmuseumbasel.ch/
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4.5 based on 1,185 reviews

Fine Arts Museum Basel - Kunstmuseum

The Kunstmuseum Basel is home to one of the largest and oldest public museum collections in Europe with works from the early fifteenth century to the present.

Reviewed By travelling-model - Hong Kong, China

This museum is even better than the art Museum in Zuich. It has the largest art collections in Switzerland. You can found Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrant, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Vincent Van Gough, Paul Gaugin, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Dali, Paul Klee, Marc Chargall, Andy Warhol etc. It definitely a big feast of your eyes. Don't miss this one if you have a chance.

7. Basel Minster

Rittergasse 3, Basel 4051 Switzerland +41 61 272 91 57 http://www.baslermuenster.ch/
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4.5 based on 2,060 reviews

Basel Minster

Reviewed By gregoryd762

The only red stone minster we have seen so far, this beautiful cathedral set in its own square is very impressive.We have climbed many minsters, duomos and cathedrals, so found this climb relatively easy. Great views from the narrow platform. Unfortunately, we didnt realise there were other steps to go higher. Maybe next time, as there is so much to see in Basel.

8. Kannenfeldpark

Burgfelderstrasse, Basel 4056 Switzerland https://www.basel.com/de/Media/Attraktionen/Freizeit-Ausfluege/Kannenfeldpark
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Kannenfeldpark

9. Offene Kirche Elisabethen

Elisabethenstrasse 10-14, Basel 4051 Switzerland +41 61 272 03 43 [email protected] http://www.offenekirche.ch
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

Offene Kirche Elisabethen

The Open Church is a postdenominational church, based in the jewish-christian faith, open for each person of good will, whatever they believe in. Wether you are looking for silence, a blessing or for a lively disco: We cater to your needs. The church is open Mon trough Sat from 10am and to 7pm. On sundays we open after local masses and services @ 12 noon. Our cafe offers exquisit hot and cold drinks from 7am on. You can rent the church for your familiy or business events (www.your-venue-basel.com). Our programm can be found @ www.offenekirche.ch.

Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland

Church of St. Elisabeth was constructed between 1857 and 1865 as the first Protestant church to be built in Basel since the Reformation. Now it acts as a cultural meeting place for people from all walks of life, regardless of their origins, race or religion.

10. Basel Historical Museum - Haus zum Kirschgarten

Elisabethenstrasse 27, Basel 4051 Switzerland +41 61 205 86 00 [email protected] http://www.hauszumkirschgarten.ch
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Basel Historical Museum - Haus zum Kirschgarten

Haus zum Kirschgarten was built for the silk ribbon manufacturer and army colonel Johann Rudolf Burckhardt between 1775 and 1780. The architect Johann Ulrich Buchel designed a mansion worthy of his client's wealth and status which is also a tour de force of early Neoclassical style, influenced in part by Masonic concepts. The mansion has been a museum of domestic culture since 1951. Most of the interior is devoted to eighteenth- and nineteenth-century period rooms formerly inhabited by Basel’s affluent bourgeoisie. But the museum also houses several special collections and hosts mini-exhibitions, such as that on Sheikh Ibrahim.

Reviewed By Douglas645 - Horsham, United Kingdom

We had a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours here. There is lots to see : timepieces, porcelain, toys and how Basel houses were furnished. It is a beautiful house. As an added bonus there is a written English language guide on each floor which is well written..

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