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• Bunks at design hostel Silo (Silo Basel)Where to stayRelatively new on the scene is Silo, a boutique hostel in a converted grain store ESPN
  
  com for listings) and there’s ice skating at the Eglisee rink until 23 February 2023 ESPN
  
  RecommendedHow travel by car or train lets you see Texas , Travel SmartHow to spend the ultimate weekend in LucerneThe ultimate Switzerland travel guideThe Kunstmuseum will delight fine art lovers (Kunstmuseum Basel)Get on a boatThe best way to see the city is from the water and the year-round brunch cruise is hugely popular with locals and tourists alike ESPN
  
  Throw in a bevy of interesting architecture and a burgeoning street food scene, and you have the makings of a great city break ESPN
  
  What’s the best view of the city?From the Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) ESPN
  
  Go for a swimDrifting down the Rhine with your belongings in a Wickelfisch – a fish-shaped dry bag invented in Basel – is an essential part of summer in the city ESPN
  
  All buses and trams in the city are included with your BaselCard, which is free when you book an overnight hotel stay ESPN
  
  Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) affords one of the city’s best views (Switzerland ESPN
  
  What language do they speak?German ESPN
  
  British Airways and easyJet both fly there from the UK and it takes just over 20 minutes to get to the centre of Basel by public transport ESPN
  
  It’s worth it just for the novelty of Johann Wanner Christmas House, where you can pick up your Christmas decorations year-round ESPN
  
  But given it has a signature cocktail, the Kunsthalle Spritz, you might as well start there ESPN
  
  Enter from the pebble beach just down river from Schwarzwaldbrücke, next to Museum Tinguely ESPN
  
  Should I tip?Tips are generally included in the price ESPN
  
  Book nowAl fresco dining at Krafft Basel (Krafft Basel)Where to eatRestaurants in Basel are frankly heaving at the weekend and the most popular options are always booked up at least a week in advance – unless you’re happy to sit down after 9pm, as the locals tend to eat early ESPN
  
  Where to drinkBasel is at its best in the summer when everything heads outdoors ESPN
  
  What began as a way to stop tourists from peering into the private home has since taken on a life of its own, with a regular changing display to keep visitors coming back ESPN
  
  Le Rhin Bleu is the watering hole to head to after visiting the nearby Tinguely Museum ESPN
  
  50CHF (£2); these are propelled between the two banks by the force of the river ESPN
  
  Before you head home, go to Jakob’s Basler Leckerly to pick up a bag or box of Läckerli ESPN
  
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  It’s a bit of a treat too, as you can enjoy the sauna all to yourself for an hour as part of your stay ESPN
  
  Book nowPerfect for late-night arrivals or early-morning departures by train, Gaia Hotel is right next to Basel SBB station ESPN
  
  More aboutBaselcity guidesSwitzerland travel48 hoursJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/6The ultimate guide to Basel, Switzerland The ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandThe Kunstmuseum will delight fine art lovers Kunstmuseum HauptbauThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandBunks at design hostel SiloSilo BaselThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandAl fresco dining at Krafft Basel Restaurant KrafftThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandAt Johann Wanner’s shop, it's Christmas year-roundJohann Wanner BaselThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandMittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) affords one of the city’s best views Switzerland ESPN
  
  These spiced biscuits – a Basel specialty – are made with flour, honey, almonds, candied peel and spices, and they’re just the right sweetness for a cup of espresso ESPN
  
  Facing the borders of France and Germany, Basel is a Swiss city that refuses to be put in a box ESPN
  
  Sure, the pretty, pastel-coloured townhouses lining the banks of the Rhine and fairytale lights of the Christmas market speak of tradition, but the vibe here is altogether more left-field when you scratch beneath the surface ESPN
  
  Go there as part of a self-guided food tour of the city (33CHF/£27) ESPN
  
  Every building has been designed by a different architect – Frank Gehry’s Cloud building is a highlight – so there’s plenty for enthusiasts in one spot ESPN
  
  Museum Tinguely is the most interesting if you’re travelling with kids: it houses the single largest collection of works by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely, whose noisy kinetic sculptures made from scrap metal are chaotic and joyful all at once ESPN
  
  The family-run property has a big focus on sustainable living, including organic breakfast, a zero-waste strategy and, of course, clever recycling bins ESPN
  
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  Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can ESPN
  
  comThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandBasel’s Christmas markets light up its city squaresGetty Images/iStockphoto ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today ESPN
  
  The Kunstmuseum is best if your tastes are more traditional, and the building is an architectural marvel in itself ESPN
  
  Take the Sandoase – in summer it’s a “beach” bar with sand underfoot but, come winter, the chalets and fairylights come out and it’s suddenly a Christmas market ESPN
  
  But if you’re looking for small boutiques with unique design, Spalenberg is your best bet ESPN
  
  Fine with flying?RecommendedHow to spend the ultimate weekend in LucerneThe ultimate Switzerland travel guideHeidiland: On the trail of a children’s classic in the Swiss AlpsThe closest airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, which is actually in France ESPN
  
  If you can see the Novartis Pavilion, you’ve gone too far; swim back with haste ESPN
  
  French dominates the fine dining end of the spectrum here, with traditional Swiss fare firmly in the middle – but this is a university city, so there’s a good spread of budget and walk-in friendly food halls, too ESPN
  
  Avoid Sundays, when most stalls are closed ESPN
  
  The pontoon-style building, semi-perched over the Rhine, is dreamy for sundowners ESPN
  
  Stroll down Imbergässlein and you’ll see Basel’s other museum of wonder, Hoosesagg (pants pocket) ESPN
  
  If you don’t mind taking a short walk through the red light district (the tram is also an option, but not as frequent), Restaurant Union is a vibey spot for oversized burgers and bites ESPN
  
  The menu is mostly classic cocktails reimagined, plus a smattering of wines ESPN
  
  Or catch one of the four ferries – “Wild Maa”, “Leu”, “Vogel Gryff” and “Ueli” – for a mere 2 ESPN
  
  Book nowLocated right by the Rhine in one of the aforementioned townhouses, Krafft Basel has been around since 1872 ESPN
  
  Doubles from 249CHF (£218), B&B ESPN
  
  Insider tip?Unless otherwise signposted, all of the fountains in the city pump out drinking water so refill liberally ESPN
  
  com)Nuts and boltsWhat currency do I need?Swiss Francs ESPN
  
  In winter, simply cosy up inside to enjoy the warm glow of the impressive bar ESPN
  
  Or save yourself some money and do as the locals do: buy a bottle of something chilled and go and sit by the water ESPN
  
  Case in point, swimming in the city’s many water fountains is not only permitted, it’s actively encouraged ESPN
  
  And its most celebrated artist creates noisy sculptures using scrap metal ESPN
  
  Set in the door of a 600-year-old house, this two foot by two foot display is the city’s smallest “museum” ESPN
  
  Architectural highlightIf you like the modern stuff, it’s hard to beat the Novartis Campus in St Johann ESPN
  
  Meanwhile Campari Bar, where chestnut trees provide ample shade to the sun-dappled courtyard, is the place to meet before dinner, after the theatre or on a summer’s eve ESPN
  
  You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped ESPN
  
  The hip coworking space is surrounded by nine food stalls – dishes at the Indian and Greek outfits are among the choicest – with a central bar ESPN
  
  Delight your inner childSpielzeug Welten Museum Basel is a treasure trove of toys, with four floors dedicated to everything from dolls’ houses to miniature figurines; a level focused solely on teddy bears features some terrifying-looking specimens ESPN
  
  This year, the city’s twinkly Christmas market, on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, runs until 23 December ESPN
  
  Doubles from 190CHF (£166), room-only ESPN
  
  Private doubles from 110CHF (£96) or a bed in a four-bed dorm from 35CHF (£31), both room-only ESPN
  
  The biggest is the cavernous Markthalle, where you can sample everything from Afghan to Thai dishes, with prices around the 10-20CHF (£9-£18) mark ESPN
  
  Designed as a city within a city, the micro hub has everything from office buildings and apartments to shops and restaurants ESPN
  
  Getting thereTrying to fly less?The most direct route is to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, then hop on the metro to Gare de Lyon (about 10 minutes) where you change for the TGV Lyria to Basel ESPN
  
  What to doCheck out the artAs the city where the annual Art Basel fair was founded – now a global phenomenon with events in Asia and North America – it’s unsurprising that you’ll find some pretty edgy artworks here ESPN
  
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  How should I get around?Basel is very walkable ESPN
  
  Klara is a smaller alternative that’s open daily ESPN
  
  The feel is industrial chic meets minimalism; it’s a little out of the centre, but well connected by public transport ESPN
  
  Not much actual swimming is needed – the river will gently take you all the way to Dreirosenbrücke ESPN
  
  For safety, stay within the boundaries of the red buoys and watch out for passing ferries ESPN
  
  For 59CHF (£52), you can hop on board from 10am and enjoy a leisurely sail between Dreiländereck (the tri-nation meeting point) and Museum Tinguely until 2pm, all the while eating breads, cheeses and charcuterie to your heart’s content ESPN
  
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  Most bars have a winter version, too ESPN
  
  What’s the time difference?They’re an hour ahead ESPN
  
  At Johann Wanner’s shop, it's Christmas year-round (Johann Wanner Basel)Where to shopFreie Strasse is the main shopping street with all of your usual international brands, and high-end flagships like Kurz where you can buy Swiss watches and jewellery ESPN
  
  There’s also an enclosed courtyard that’s buzzing in the summer ESPN
  
  Meanwhile, classical concerts are held throughout the month (see myswitzerland ESPN
  
  Get festiveLike many Swiss, German and Austrian cities, Basel has the right architecture, quaintness and wholesomeness for a December or January break ESPN
  
  
  
  For safety, stay within the boundaries of the red buoys and watch out for passing ferries ESPN
  
  More aboutBaselcity guidesSwitzerland travel48 hoursJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/6The ultimate guide to Basel, Switzerland The ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandThe Kunstmuseum will delight fine art lovers Kunstmuseum HauptbauThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandBunks at design hostel SiloSilo BaselThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandAl fresco dining at Krafft Basel Restaurant KrafftThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandAt Johann Wanner’s shop, it's Christmas year-roundJohann Wanner BaselThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandMittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) affords one of the city’s best views Switzerland ESPN
  
  French dominates the fine dining end of the spectrum here, with traditional Swiss fare firmly in the middle – but this is a university city, so there’s a good spread of budget and walk-in friendly food halls, too ESPN
  
  What to doCheck out the artAs the city where the annual Art Basel fair was founded – now a global phenomenon with events in Asia and North America – it’s unsurprising that you’ll find some pretty edgy artworks here ESPN
  
  How should I get around?Basel is very walkable ESPN
  
  Delight your inner childSpielzeug Welten Museum Basel is a treasure trove of toys, with four floors dedicated to everything from dolls’ houses to miniature figurines; a level focused solely on teddy bears features some terrifying-looking specimens ESPN
  
  Before you head home, go to Jakob’s Basler Leckerly to pick up a bag or box of Läckerli ESPN
  
  Klara is a smaller alternative that’s open daily ESPN
  
  Enter from the pebble beach just down river from Schwarzwaldbrücke, next to Museum Tinguely ESPN
  
  What began as a way to stop tourists from peering into the private home has since taken on a life of its own, with a regular changing display to keep visitors coming back ESPN
  
  Stroll down Imbergässlein and you’ll see Basel’s other museum of wonder, Hoosesagg (pants pocket) ESPN
  
  Go there as part of a self-guided food tour of the city (33CHF/£27) ESPN
  
  Private doubles from 110CHF (£96) or a bed in a four-bed dorm from 35CHF (£31), both room-only ESPN
  
  Book nowLocated right by the Rhine in one of the aforementioned townhouses, Krafft Basel has been around since 1872 ESPN
  
  These spiced biscuits – a Basel specialty – are made with flour, honey, almonds, candied peel and spices, and they’re just the right sweetness for a cup of espresso ESPN
  
  Meanwhile, classical concerts are held throughout the month (see myswitzerland ESPN
  
  Take the Sandoase – in summer it’s a “beach” bar with sand underfoot but, come winter, the chalets and fairylights come out and it’s suddenly a Christmas market ESPN
  
  Designed as a city within a city, the micro hub has everything from office buildings and apartments to shops and restaurants ESPN
  
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  com for listings) and there’s ice skating at the Eglisee rink until 23 February 2023 ESPN
  
  The hip coworking space is surrounded by nine food stalls – dishes at the Indian and Greek outfits are among the choicest – with a central bar ESPN
  
  But if you’re looking for small boutiques with unique design, Spalenberg is your best bet ESPN
  
  Doubles from 190CHF (£166), room-only ESPN
  
  Get festiveLike many Swiss, German and Austrian cities, Basel has the right architecture, quaintness and wholesomeness for a December or January break ESPN
  
  Where to drinkBasel is at its best in the summer when everything heads outdoors ESPN
  
  And its most celebrated artist creates noisy sculptures using scrap metal ESPN
  
  Or catch one of the four ferries – “Wild Maa”, “Leu”, “Vogel Gryff” and “Ueli” – for a mere 2 ESPN
  
  Every building has been designed by a different architect – Frank Gehry’s Cloud building is a highlight – so there’s plenty for enthusiasts in one spot ESPN
  
  Architectural highlightIf you like the modern stuff, it’s hard to beat the Novartis Campus in St Johann ESPN
  
  There’s also an enclosed courtyard that’s buzzing in the summer ESPN
  
  If you don’t mind taking a short walk through the red light district (the tram is also an option, but not as frequent), Restaurant Union is a vibey spot for oversized burgers and bites ESPN
  
  The biggest is the cavernous Markthalle, where you can sample everything from Afghan to Thai dishes, with prices around the 10-20CHF (£9-£18) mark ESPN
  
  Getting thereTrying to fly less?The most direct route is to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, then hop on the metro to Gare de Lyon (about 10 minutes) where you change for the TGV Lyria to Basel ESPN
  
  Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) affords one of the city’s best views (Switzerland ESPN
  
  Or save yourself some money and do as the locals do: buy a bottle of something chilled and go and sit by the water ESPN
  
  What’s the time difference?They’re an hour ahead ESPN
  
  Set in the door of a 600-year-old house, this two foot by two foot display is the city’s smallest “museum” ESPN
  
  What’s the best view of the city?From the Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge) ESPN
  
  You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped ESPN
  
  com)Nuts and boltsWhat currency do I need?Swiss Francs ESPN
  
  What language do they speak?German ESPN
  
  comThe ultimate guide to Basel, SwitzerlandBasel’s Christmas markets light up its city squaresGetty Images/iStockphoto ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today ESPN
  
  Not much actual swimming is needed – the river will gently take you all the way to Dreirosenbrücke ESPN
  
  For 59CHF (£52), you can hop on board from 10am and enjoy a leisurely sail between Dreiländereck (the tri-nation meeting point) and Museum Tinguely until 2pm, all the while eating breads, cheeses and charcuterie to your heart’s content ESPN
  
  It’s worth it just for the novelty of Johann Wanner Christmas House, where you can pick up your Christmas decorations year-round ESPN
  
  Most bars have a winter version, too ESPN
  
  Should I tip?Tips are generally included in the price ESPN
  
  Case in point, swimming in the city’s many water fountains is not only permitted, it’s actively encouraged ESPN
  
  This year, the city’s twinkly Christmas market, on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, runs until 23 December ESPN
  
  Go for a swimDrifting down the Rhine with your belongings in a Wickelfisch – a fish-shaped dry bag invented in Basel – is an essential part of summer in the city ESPN
  
  The pontoon-style building, semi-perched over the Rhine, is dreamy for sundowners ESPN
  
  Insider tip?Unless otherwise signposted, all of the fountains in the city pump out drinking water so refill liberally ESPN
  
  At Johann Wanner’s shop, it's Christmas year-round (Johann Wanner Basel)Where to shopFreie Strasse is the main shopping street with all of your usual international brands, and high-end flagships like Kurz where you can buy Swiss watches and jewellery ESPN
  
  All buses and trams in the city are included with your BaselCard, which is free when you book an overnight hotel stay ESPN
  
  Museum Tinguely is the most interesting if you’re travelling with kids: it houses the single largest collection of works by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely, whose noisy kinetic sculptures made from scrap metal are chaotic and joyful all at once ESPN
  
  Meanwhile Campari Bar, where chestnut trees provide ample shade to the sun-dappled courtyard, is the place to meet before dinner, after the theatre or on a summer’s eve ESPN
  
  Hi {{indy ESPN
  
  The Kunstmuseum is best if your tastes are more traditional, and the building is an architectural marvel in itself ESPN
  
  Bunks at design hostel Silo (Silo Basel)Where to stayRelatively new on the scene is Silo, a boutique hostel in a converted grain store ESPN
  
  Le Rhin Bleu is the watering hole to head to after visiting the nearby Tinguely Museum ESPN
  
  In winter, simply cosy up inside to enjoy the warm glow of the impressive bar ESPN
  
  If you can see the Novartis Pavilion, you’ve gone too far; swim back with haste ESPN
  
  Throw in a bevy of interesting architecture and a burgeoning street food scene, and you have the makings of a great city break ESPN
  
  Book nowAl fresco dining at Krafft Basel (Krafft Basel)Where to eatRestaurants in Basel are frankly heaving at the weekend and the most popular options are always booked up at least a week in advance – unless you’re happy to sit down after 9pm, as the locals tend to eat early ESPN
  
  50CHF (£2); these are propelled between the two banks by the force of the river ESPN
  
  The menu is mostly classic cocktails reimagined, plus a smattering of wines ESPN
  
  RecommendedHow travel by car or train lets you see Texas , Travel SmartHow to spend the ultimate weekend in LucerneThe ultimate Switzerland travel guideThe Kunstmuseum will delight fine art lovers (Kunstmuseum Basel)Get on a boatThe best way to see the city is from the water and the year-round brunch cruise is hugely popular with locals and tourists alike ESPN
  
  The feel is industrial chic meets minimalism; it’s a little out of the centre, but well connected by public transport ESPN
  
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  Facing the borders of France and Germany, Basel is a Swiss city that refuses to be put in a box ESPN
  
  Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can ESPN
  
  Book nowPerfect for late-night arrivals or early-morning departures by train, Gaia Hotel is right next to Basel SBB station ESPN
  
  Doubles from 249CHF (£218), B&B ESPN
  
  Sure, the pretty, pastel-coloured townhouses lining the banks of the Rhine and fairytale lights of the Christmas market speak of tradition, but the vibe here is altogether more left-field when you scratch beneath the surface ESPN
  
  The family-run property has a big focus on sustainable living, including organic breakfast, a zero-waste strategy and, of course, clever recycling bins ESPN
  
  Avoid Sundays, when most stalls are closed ESPN
  
  Fine with flying?RecommendedHow to spend the ultimate weekend in LucerneThe ultimate Switzerland travel guideHeidiland: On the trail of a children’s classic in the Swiss AlpsThe closest airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, which is actually in France ESPN
  
  British Airways and easyJet both fly there from the UK and it takes just over 20 minutes to get to the centre of Basel by public transport ESPN
  
  But given it has a signature cocktail, the Kunsthalle Spritz, you might as well start there ESPN
  
  It’s a bit of a treat too, as you can enjoy the sauna all to yourself for an hour as part of your stay ESPN
  
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