What's Old Town Like?
Old Town is notable for its historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums, art scene, and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at Swiss Architecture Museum and Basel Historical Museum. There's plenty more to see, including White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall.
How to Get to Old Town
Flying to:
- EuroAirport Airport (BSL), 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
- Basel Historical Museum
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Basel Natural History Museum
Other Popular Old Town Attractions
- Rhine
- Martinskirche
- The Palantine
- Pfalz Basel
- Pharmacy Museum Basel
When Is the Best Time to Visit Basel?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
- Rainiest months: December, May, June, July (average 4 inches of rainfall)