Swiss city Basel is divided into two parts by the Rhine River. So called Big Basel is considered the historical center of the city. Located on south-west, this is a picturesque pedestals only zone that traditionally attracts both locals and tourists by its clean air and rich flora. The symbol of Big Basel is the Cathedral that can be seen even from the opposite bank of the river.
Basel has a decent selection of luxury hotels that will delight discerning guests with a variety of services and luxurious furnishings. A conference center is merged with a luxury hotel … Open
Basel is home to the world-famous historical amenity. Hotel Alfa is considered one of the oldest guest houses of the city. That’s a part of Hotelleriesuisse network, so it can be named … Open
In Basel there is a beautiful zoo, a visit which will provide you with a lot of impressions. Its opening was held back in 1874, the zoo area is over 13 hectares. Currently there are more than 7000 animals belonging to 600 different species. This zoo is incredibly beautiful with thousands of trees and ornamental plants planted in its territory, and even equipped with excellent recreational areas for visitors. Today the zoo in Basel is one of the best zoos in Europe, it is visited by about two million people each year.
A miniature hotel 3 Camere occupies a special place among the most romantic accommodation places in Basel. Three of its charming guest rooms are situated in an old brick building constructed … Open
A very unusual Doll Museum is open in Basel; it is the largest museum of its kind in Europe. Its halls present more than 6000 antique toys, the age of some of them is more than 150 years. This museum will be interesting to visit not only for tourists with kids, but also for adults, it is very popular among collectors. Here you can see rare antique dolls, handmade soft toys that are sewn over a hundred years ago, as well as incredibly beautiful dollhouses.
Basel is interesting not only for its stores and shopping centers, but for markets as well. Zentral Halle market is one of the best in the city. This historic market is well-known for the … Open
Another curious symbol of Basel is the Les Trois Rois Hotel, the first mention of which relates to 1681. This wonderful historic hotel is functioning now, its rooms with unique interior booked many months in advance.