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Town Hall

The guide was updated: 2022-10-28

The Town Hall’s red facade, characteristic tower and colourful frescoes make it an unmistakable landmark.

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Address: Marktplatz 9, 4051 Basel
Website: www.basel.com/en/attractions/city-hall-7099cbb9f4
Public Transport: line 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 or 17 to Marktplatz
Phone: +41 61 267 86 54
Email: info@bs.ch

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The original Mittlere Brücke (middle bridge) was built in 1226, and is one of the oldest river crossings anywhere on the Rhine. The bridge was rebuilt in 1905, with the copy of the old chapel reminiscent of its previous incarnation.

Papiermühle in the St. Alban district

Within the walls of a medieval mill, visitors learn about all aspects of paper production, from hand-made paper to finished books.

City gates

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Basel Historical Museum

The museum in the Barfüsserkirche depicts the historical identity of Basel as the intersection between the cultures of Switzerland, Germany and France.

Basel Cathedral (Münster)

With its two impressive towers, the Cathedral is Basel’s most prominent landmark. Climbing one of the towers is an unforgettable experience.

Elisabethenkirche

A spiritual counselling centre, concert hall, party location and exhibition space all in one: this is Switzerland’s first “city church” and it is open to everyone.

Town Hall

The Town Hall’s red facade, characteristic tower and colourful frescoes make it an unmistakable landmark.

The Basel ferries

The four Basel ferries – Wild Maa, Leu, Vogel Gryff and Ueli – that cross the Rhine using only the natural power of the river’s current connect the larger southern part of the city (Grossbasel) with the northern side of the river (Kleinbasel).

Town Hall

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Mittlere Brücke

Papiermühle in the St. Alban district

City gates

Basel Historical Museum

Basel Cathedral (Münster)

Elisabethenkirche

Town Hall

The Basel ferries

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