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 Swiss Architecture Museum and Theater Fauteuil. There's plenty more to see, including White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall.
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
- Basel Cathedral
- Basler Muenster
Things to do in Old Town
- Marktplatz
- Swiss Architecture Museum
- Theater Fauteuil
- Basel Historical Museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum
Other popular Old Town attractions
- Rhine
- Basel Natural History Museum
- Martinskirche
- 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)