What's Old Town like?
Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums, art scene and entertainment venues. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as White and Blue House and Martinskirche. 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
- White and Blue House
- Basel Town Hall
- Munsterplatz
- Basler Muenster
- Basel University
Things to do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Basel Historical Museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum
Other popular Old Town attractions
- Rhine
- Martinskirche
- Basel Cathedral
- The Palantine
- Pfalz Basel
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)