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 Pharmacy Museum Basel and Theater Fauteuil. 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
- Basel Cathedral
- Basler Muenster
- Basel University
Things to do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
- Theater Fauteuil
- Basel Historical Museum
- Baseldytschi Bihni
Other popular Old Town attractions
- Rhine
- White and Blue House
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Martinskirche
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)