Best Things to Do in Basel

Basel is a relaxing city in Northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine sharing Swiss borders with the French and Germany. If you want to see modern architecture alongside the historical buildings of Switzerland, then you should get your Basel airport transfer on time and ensure a safe journey in the city.

The city people have shared love and appreciation for art for a long time as they voted to buy Picasso paintings in 1967. You will also see Spaniard’s 3 art donations adorned in the city’s art museums. The food market is also famous for its local delicacies. You will arrive at the food market with the help of our Basel chauffeur in no time.

There are countless things and attractions that will win your heart in Basel, but if you are short on time, you may not be able to do all of them. So, to prepare you for your stay in the city, here are the Best things to do in Basel.

Attend the Basler Fasnacht

Also known as the Carnival of Basel, Basler Fasnacht is the biggest carnival in Switzerland. As your chauffeur service Basel drops you near the festival, you will see the Fasnächtler (participants) running freely in the streets and restaurants. This event is also known as the three most beautiful days (die drey scheenschte Dääg) as the event lasts for three complete days.

Basler Fasnacht is also recognised and included in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage. Your chauffeur Basel will then tell you about the festival’s famous attractions, like the Fasnächtler costumes, as you travel in your car. It is a beautiful expression of many art forms, such as theatre and music.

Basel Münster

Originally made as a catholic cathedral, Basel Münster is now a protestant church and a much-loved tourist attraction. After your successful airport transfer Basel, you can explore this detailed masterpiece. Its unique roof tiles and architecture will steal your heart.

The mix of Gothic-style exteriors and Romanesque interiors make this church a unique building, and you will also see St. George slaying a dragon. Basel Münster was constructed between 1019 and 1500. You can book our premium Basel chauffeur service to explore the surroundings of the church and easy commute in the city of Basel.

Basel Papiermühle

Basel Papiermühle, or Basel Paper Mill, is the perfect destination for literature enthusiasts. This national museum for typography, writing, and paper is easily approachable with our professional car service Basel. Here, you can enjoy the fragrance of fresh ink and understand how a paper mill works. 

You will have a glimpse of the Basel Papiermühle as you travel in the car with our Basel car service. By entering your name in the lead kinds, you can also create your own paper in the printer's store.  There are exhibitions, live workshops, and a vintage atmosphere that makes you experience old paper mills.

Basel Old Town

Basel’s old town will take you back to the 15th century with its detailed antique architecture along with the new contemporary buildings. Our airport Basel transfer chauffeur will drop you at the prime location of the old town so you can take a nice walk and visit different shops.

You can start shopping at the beginning of the shopping line at Claraplatz in Kleinbasel and buy antique items, vintage clothing, and rare items that you may not see anywhere else. Grab a coffee and enjoy the charm of this vintage town while you see the beautiful sunset.

Town Hall

The town hall is the centre of attraction of Basel. Being a 500-year-old building, this work of art continues to dominate the Markplatz in Basel. You can visit this historical landmark in class with our luxurious Basel limousine service. The rich exterior decorations stand out from every other building in the area. While the hall was originally built in 1501, it was rebuilt again in 1901.

When you ride in our limousine service Basel, you will see the Renaissance and Gothic designs of the buildings go quite well with the neo-style of the 20th century. Walking into the town hall, you will also see the magnificent parliament hall of Basel. The walls are decorated with 1901 frescoes that tell the tale of the canton’s unification. The wall art, the wooden interior, the life conference room, the hall roof, the stairwell decorations, and pretty much everything in the town hall make it an experience worth living.

As you take our transfer Basel airport, you will see that there is much more to explore in this city. Whether you visit Basel in Winter or Summer, the glamour of this place is never-ending and the same throughout the year. So pick up your itinerary and mark these locations to have the time of your life in Basel with your friends and family.