This is a rather unique place. I am generally not a fan of contemporary design but this museum…read morealmost made me a convert. The arrangements were quite appealing and presented delightful ideas with respect to the use of space. The synergy of the pieces used was striking at times. Some of the displays on the side of the building that faced the pastoral surroundings across the road were very relaxing in their presentations. The wall-length windows allowed one to look out over the bucolic environs. You'll be tempted to sit all day staring out the window in those corners of the museum as they are intrinsically relaxing, playing to something seminal in the human spirit. The arrangement inspired by Alice in Wonderland was particularly memorable as it was undoubtedly one of the more peculiar designs on display. Eccentricity certainly comes to mind when in that portion of the museum. The verbiage providing historical perspectives relative to the evolution of design ideas was also of interest. If you are in the Basel area and have some time, this place is worth a visit, even if you're not particularly an interior design buff. It will only take 60 - 90 minutes to stroll through at a casual pace. If you are so inclined, there is also a nice café where you can get a coffee and sweet treat (or even lunch) to add to the enjoyment of your visit.

Wow what a gem! It's a little work to get here and it is outside of town. It is part of the…read morefactory complex and u don't often get to see a Gehry-designed museum in the middle of a beautiful countryside with vineyards in the background. The site is actually a collection of world class architecture literally set in a field in the middle of no where. The main museum hosts rotating exhibits focused on various designers. It is a wonderful space for that. There is a nearby restaurant and also a custom house where u can order vitra furniture. If uv ever wonder what all those iconic modern designs are. This is the place to learn how an Eames chair got to well an Eames chair ;-) While out of the way if ur visiting basel it is well worth the trip.

Beautiful botanic garden in Basel. What a pleasant surprise to stumble across this garden while we…read morewere visiting for two days.

How is this free? This was such a delightful part of a day sightseeing and exploring Basel. The…read morebotanical garden at the University of Basel is located right next to a public transit stop by Spalentor Gate, which makes it quite easily accessible. I was surprised to learn that it's one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world! There are multiple greenhouses to explore and some nice outdoor areas to look at. There's one greenhouse that is quite large and it feels like you're walking through a jungle when you're exploring it. It even has a glass spiral staircase where you can go up and get a better view of the flora. There were several birds inside this greenhouse also and it was fun trying to spot them. I think that it's wonderful that the university offers this experience to anyone who wants to visit. Definitely check it out if you're in Basel.

Small museum of one floor of many large rooms. We visited the Matisse exhibition and it was…read moredisplayed well.

This museum was wonderful, filled with art by Pirosmani, Picasso, Thiebaud, Monet, Matisse,…read moreCezanne, Warhol, and an abundance of other artists. It takes quite awhile to go through all the galleries to see everything, especially if you read everything on the walls, too! It was really breathtaking to walk into a gallery and see the large Monet painting "The Water Lily Pond" hanging on a full wall; such a beautiful surprise. His "Water Lilies" was also in the same gallery. Definitely worth the visit and there's a discount offered (50%) when you present your BaselCard, which is a tourist card you can get for free from your hotel. 13.50 CHF (Swiss francs) at the time I went (November, 2023).

This carnival is the highlight of this plucky city. The…read moremasks, the costumes, and the endurance of the performers, who parade around the city playing their piccolos, trombones, and heavy drums, are equally impressive. Regardless, you will not be slow to notice that confetti is by far the main character in this event. Tons of confetti. Numerous tons of confetti. So much that a few hours into the parade -which extends for all 3 days- a one-inch layer of colored paper will accrue on the ground all over the city. The ubiquitous confetti segues smoothly into people considering the whole town is basically one giant trash can and the confetti is soon sparkled with shattered bottles and glasses, tissues, napkins, pretzels, you name it. As you can guess most of this trash is blown away by the wind into the Rhine and the whole thing is just gross. You would think that the Swiss of all people would be more aware of the environment. Apart from this huge detail, the event is nice although the city isn't at all. It's an industrial rundown city with little to offer to the tourist that you can't find in any other old European town. Plus people aren't that friendly; as a tourist, I didn't feel expected. Shopkeepers do not speak English and the prices are ridiculously high.

Gotta try it once!! Amazing atmosphere around the City.read more

One of the nicest zoos I have ever been to. Not too large, but withs lots of "cool" animals and…read moreexhibits. Very well kept. There are at least two play areas for the little ones. Also a large restaurant and ample sitting area for picnic. The Vivarium was really nice, where they have the penguins and lots of tanks with different fishes and sea creatures. My 3 and 8 yrs old loved the experience.

A beautiful zoo with all the animals you close. My favorite, the Penguins, are inside a building at…read morethe main entrance, but the Penguins near the rear entrance are a better experience as they are outside and super close. The place can be walked through in just a few hours. The restaurant is pricey but really nice with a cafeteria and a more intimate dining room.

From the owner: We specialize on traditional festive customs which include drums, flutes and dance, mainly from…read moreEast Asia (Korea, Japan, Okinawa).

Word to the wise: google what the ticket price is before going to the theater. While I recognize…read morethat Switzerland is very expensive, I was still shocked by the ticket prices: $43 USD (38 CHF) for 2 movie tickets. And what do you get for $43? Small, dirty (had to clean off chairs ourselves) theater with assigned seating. Me thinks not.

big complex inner city. pathe group.read more