In addition to being a lovely medieval gate, has beautiful vantage points of the city and the…read moreRhine. It's free so there's no excuse for every single tourist to not make the (probably) short trip over.

Lovely place to visit. They also hold lots of events and showcases here, especially around…read moreChristmas time (one of the best Christmas markets in the area). Great restaurants in the area too and an amazing lookout point of the Rhine.

Around since the 1500s, this is a must see site while visiting Basel. Not only is the cathedral…read moreextremely beautiful and has many sites to see but it's also centrally located right by the Rhine River and is surrounded by other famous landmarks and must visit sites. Entering the cathedral is free, but if you want to go up to the tower, which we did and I highly recommend doing, you pay 4 CHF, which is worth it. At the top there are great views of the city and you can really get a true appreciation of how well built the cathedral is. I especially like the pattern on the roof and how it almost contrasts with the Gothic style, but works amazingly well in the end. There are a lot of great photo opportunities here as well as some very interesting history to learn. I highly recommend for any visitor or local.

Such a cool tram stop, right next to the lake. With markets…read moreon Tuesdays, for goodness sake. This morning I saw veggies and fruits galore. A giant rose for 1 frank? I think I`ll have 4! A few trams come through here, I go with the 9- and stop for a quick stroll when the weather is fine. They have boats that dock here and tour Zürich See. If you have a GA, the ticket is free! You can tour the lake, and get off at another stop. Or go round-trip, in a couple hours tops. So come one, come all- spring and summer are coming! Hurry to Burkliplatz, don`t walk, you`d best be running!

Bürkliplatz is a town square located in Zurich near Lake Zurich. It's at the end of Banhhofstrasse…read more Many boat cruises and ferries leave out of this area and it's also an area with a lot of tram stops. It's a nice place to enjoy views of the lake and the Alps as there are benches throughout.

There is plenty to see at the Tinguely Fountain. Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) was the master of…read morekinetic sculptures. Machinelike structures that move and spin and make noise and eventually, fail. For now, though, this fountain endures. "The Fasnachtsbrunnen was built between 1975 and 1977. It stands on the site of the stage of Basel's old city theatre, which was demolished in 1975 and replaced by today's theatre complex designed by the architects Schwarz & Gutmann." It's not hard to spent an hour here if you wish to appreciate each of the dozen or so moving sculptures as they rise and lower, spin and turn, spit water and go silent. It's an impressive display. A caption nearby points out a description of each piece in German, French and English. [Review 21223 overall - 72 in Switzerland - 188 of 2024.]

Without a doubt the strangest fountain I have ever seen. The Tinguely Fountain was on a list of…read moreinteresting things to see in Basel so we gave it a shot. It's not something you have to pay admission for. You just walk up and look at it and wonder what the heck is going on. The works of art were designed by an artist named Jean Tinguely and I was surprised to learn learn that this was done in the 70's. The works of art in the fountain are really strange looking "perpetual motion" machines. Some look like something you would recognize, such as a mechanical torso that appears to be endlessly running, while others are just completely bizarre contraptions that spit out water in several directions. The fountain is easily accessible via public transport and it intrigued us enough to go visit the Tinguely Museum (which is not close to here).

One of the three remaining city gates, the Gate of Spalen dates back to 1400. There was a time that…read moreBasel was surrounded by walls but most of them are gone. This memorializes those times. Through this gate, a great deal of vital supplies and provisions that had come from Alsace entered the city. You can still see square main tower which is flanked by two circular towers on either side. The figures of the Madonna and two prophets decorate the façade that faces away from the city. Access is free and you can walk right through the gate today. [Review 21216 overall - 66 in Switzerland - 181 of 2024.]

The Spalentor was one of the first things we saw in Basel and it was definitely one of the most…read morememorable. It's a beautiful city gate that stands in the middle of a bustling intersection. It's mind-boggling to think how many centuries old this structure is. It used to help surround the city with walls, but those have long since been removed. The green roof is decorated with an interesting pattern and it looks similar to the ones I saw at Basel Minster. You can walk around and through this structure at all times of the day so definitely come back for some great night pictures as well. There are lots of intricate details to study and appreciate if you take the time to look.