Location: Basel
Basel, a city in Switzerland full of exciting contrasts. A city where historical buildings meet modern architecture. With world-famous museums and a young, dynamic art scene. Cosmopolitan flair here, lively traditions there.
Traveling through Switzerland by train is a tour that covers highlights of Switzerland in a 10-day (9 nights) period: the start of your trip can be at Zurich airport or at Geneva airport. See all the highlights of Swizterland to learn about this wonderful country! Highlights 9 x accommodation in…
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In 1877–1879, construction began on the first Wettsteinbrücke (Wettstein bridge). The bridge was given the nickname "wry bridge of Basel" because of the 2.67 percent incline between the left and right sides. It wasn't until 1881, two years after it first opened, that the bridge received its current name, Wettsteinbrücke….
View moreKunsthalle Basel, located in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, is a renowned contemporary art institution that has been at the forefront of artistic innovation since its inception in 1872. The Kunsthalle Basel prides itself on showcasing cutting-edge exhibitions and fostering dialogue around important cultural issues. With a history spanning over…
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Dating back to around 1400, the Porte St. Alban (St.Alban's Gate, St. Alban Tor) is the entrance of a beautiful neighborhood within the medieval walled city of Basel. The ancient city gate still has a massive wooden door and paling that were lowered during times of peril. The St. Alban…
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The sculpture Helvetia auf Reisen, "Helvetia Travels" has been sitting on the bridge pillar on the lower Rhine path for around 40 years and looks wearily at the Rhine. The creator of the sculpture is Bettina Eichin. Born in Bern, she has had a studio directly on the other side…
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Mittlere Brucke – the bridge initially served local traffic, but by the 14th century, when the path across the Gotthard Pass became international, it had become a major Rhine crossing for long-distance trade.
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