What's Old Town like?
Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums, art scene and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at Basel Natural History Museum and Pharmacy Museum Basel. There's plenty more to see, including Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz.
How to get to Old Town
Flying to:
- Basel (BSL-EuroAirport), 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Old Town
- Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Town
Things to see and do in and around Old Town
What to see in Old Town
- Basel Town Hall
- Munsterplatz
- Basler Muenster
- Basel University
- Rhine
Things to do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Basel Historical Museum
Other popular Old Town attractions
- White and Blue House
- Basel Cathedral
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Martinskirche
- The Palantine
When is the best time to visit Basel?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 18°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: December, May, June, July (average 99 mm of rainfall)