Guidebook for Basel
Food Scene
frühling
69 KlybeckstrasseGreat place for breakfast, coffee or working.
Like Asian? This is the place to go.
In the evenings make sure to make a reservation.
55 locals recommend
Restaurant Boo Klybeck
86 KlybeckstrasseLike Asian? This is the place to go.
In the evenings make sure to make a reservation.
Konditorei Da Graziella
74 FeldbergstrasseBest italian coffee and pastry of the city.
The oldest and without a doubt one of the best bakeries of Basel. Worth a visit, especially for bread-lovers.
21 locals recommend
Bäckerei KULT
18 RiehentorstrasseThe oldest and without a doubt one of the best bakeries of Basel. Worth a visit, especially for bread-lovers.
Above the store (if you like Kirsch, try their Kirschstängeli. They are something else!) there is a quiet traditional coffee with spectacular cake and hot chocolate. Or coffee.
15 locals recommend
Schiesser Confiserie zum Rathaus Basel -seit 1870-
19 Marktpl.Above the store (if you like Kirsch, try their Kirschstängeli. They are something else!) there is a quiet traditional coffee with spectacular cake and hot chocolate. Or coffee.
A higher-end culinary gem of Basel. There is live music every first Monday of the month.
8 locals recommend
Roter Baeren
17 OchsengasseA higher-end culinary gem of Basel. There is live music every first Monday of the month.
Hands down, best coffee around here. Their pastry is from Bäckerei Kult, so delicious as well.
DAMATTI Bar • Bistro
1 KirchgasseHands down, best coffee around here. Their pastry is from Bäckerei Kult, so delicious as well.
I recommend their Sunday brunches - they have a good variety for foodies of all kinds and principles. It's also a fun place to go to for food in general, drinks or on weekends they have concerts, parties, etc.
It is owned by a cooperative for many years and has kept its unique ambient and way of doing things.
25 locals recommend
Hirscheneck
23 LindenbergI recommend their Sunday brunches - they have a good variety for foodies of all kinds and principles. It's also a fun place to go to for food in general, drinks or on weekends they have concerts, parties, etc.
It is owned by a cooperative for many years and has kept its unique ambient and way of doing things.
Different - you'll eat in a completely dark room, served by visually impaired or blind waiters/waitresses who will lead you to your seat and help you choose from the menu. Good food, a good cause and certainly a good experience.
22 locals recommend
blindekuh
192 DornacherstrasseDifferent - you'll eat in a completely dark room, served by visually impaired or blind waiters/waitresses who will lead you to your seat and help you choose from the menu. Good food, a good cause and certainly a good experience.
What can I say? Good food, good drinks, best view ever, and all around charming.
If you search, you'll also find that they DO have an elevator.
8 locals recommend
Kulturbeiz 113
15 BurgwegWhat can I say? Good food, good drinks, best view ever, and all around charming.
If you search, you'll also find that they DO have an elevator.
The closest thing to an alternative food court nearby - you'll find a delicious variety of food and a Bar here to enjoy.
34 locals recommend
KLARA
13 ClarastrasseThe closest thing to an alternative food court nearby - you'll find a delicious variety of food and a Bar here to enjoy.
Along the Rhein there are several "Buvette" - small cafés open in summer, serving coffee, food and a simple selection of drinks to those who love to catch some sun at the river of Basel.
21 locals recommend
Buvette Kaserne
Along the Rhein there are several "Buvette" - small cafés open in summer, serving coffee, food and a simple selection of drinks to those who love to catch some sun at the river of Basel.
Right in front of our house, good food, and great ambiance. As so often in Basel, they too offer great brunches on weekends.
22 locals recommend
Zum Onkel
2 MörsbergerstrasseRight in front of our house, good food, and great ambiance. As so often in Basel, they too offer great brunches on weekends.
Amazing, creative ice-cream. As far as I know easily the best in the city.
There is also an Eisuru in the Markthalle.
Eisuru Glace
20 SteinentorbergAmazing, creative ice-cream. As far as I know easily the best in the city.
There is also an Eisuru in the Markthalle.
Good international food, really good coffee, best ice-cream and a variety of in the best way alternative stores and stands. On top of that, it's right by the main train station - absolutely worth checking out.
24 locals recommend
Markthalle station
Good international food, really good coffee, best ice-cream and a variety of in the best way alternative stores and stands. On top of that, it's right by the main train station - absolutely worth checking out.
The last place where swimmers have to get out of the Rhein - this is also where you find a shower to wash off. Coffee, drinks and some food can be bought in the Buvette there (one of many along the Rhein). It is worth mentioning especially because that's where you'll find a perfectly working, wonderful public grill. Bring something along or buy a sausage at the Buvette - either way, it's a wonderful place to be.
26 locals recommend
Buvette DreiRosen
Unterer RheinwegThe last place where swimmers have to get out of the Rhein - this is also where you find a shower to wash off. Coffee, drinks and some food can be bought in the Buvette there (one of many along the Rhein). It is worth mentioning especially because that's where you'll find a perfectly working, wonderful public grill. Bring something along or buy a sausage at the Buvette - either way, it's a wonderful place to be.
Drinks & Nightlife
Close by, beside an often lively Park, with good drinks, good vibes, and a place to party or for concerts just beside it.
26 locals recommend
Kaserne station
Close by, beside an often lively Park, with good drinks, good vibes, and a place to party or for concerts just beside it.
Right by the Rhein. Sitting by the water with a drink and sometimes live music inside - what more do you need?
47 locals recommend
Cargo Kultur Bar
46 St. Johanns-RheinwegRight by the Rhein. Sitting by the water with a drink and sometimes live music inside - what more do you need?
Located in the basement of the old jail of Basel is a small Jazz club with a program for `bon vivants`.
17 locals recommend
Bird's Eye Jazz Club
20 KohlenbergLocated in the basement of the old jail of Basel is a small Jazz club with a program for `bon vivants`.
Food, drinks, coffee, unexpected projects, concerts, art, partys - in this area is much of the most creative nightlife of Basel.
7 locals recommend
Marina Basel
100 UferstrasseFood, drinks, coffee, unexpected projects, concerts, art, partys - in this area is much of the most creative nightlife of Basel.
A relaxed, nice place to have a beer or a drink. On Weekends they offer brunch too.
34 locals recommend
SMUK
121 FeldbergstrasseA relaxed, nice place to have a beer or a drink. On Weekends they offer brunch too.
At first glance a strange bar to recommend, as it is in a hotel and on the more pricey side. They do, however, always have impressive barkeepers. Want to be inspired by a new drink? Then this is worth a try.
32 locals recommend
Hotel Les Trois Rois
8 BlumenrainAt first glance a strange bar to recommend, as it is in a hotel and on the more pricey side. They do, however, always have impressive barkeepers. Want to be inspired by a new drink? Then this is worth a try.
I'm adding this bar for two main reasons: The view in the toilets is amazing. Yep - amazing.
Secondly, I love their Gin selection.
124 locals recommend
Bar Rouge
10 Messepl.I'm adding this bar for two main reasons: The view in the toilets is amazing. Yep - amazing.
Secondly, I love their Gin selection.
Located in a park near the main train station it's a nice place to go for an after-work drink.
21 locals recommend
ZUM KUSS - Caffè Kultur Bar
59 ElisabethenstrasseLocated in a park near the main train station it's a nice place to go for an after-work drink.
Though it is a restaurant as well, it is most famous for being the brewery of "Ueli Bier" - one of our most beloved local beers.
23 locals recommend
Fischerstube
45 RheingasseThough it is a restaurant as well, it is most famous for being the brewery of "Ueli Bier" - one of our most beloved local beers.
Parks & Nature
Need a walk surrounded by nature? You'll find what you need here - it's close, beautiful and big enough for a good walk or jog.
54 locals recommend
Tierpark Lange Erlen
110 ErlenparkwegNeed a walk surrounded by nature? You'll find what you need here - it's close, beautiful and big enough for a good walk or jog.
Arts & Culture
An art museum that is always worth visiting. They usually have fantastic exhibitions.
234 locals recommend
Fondation Beyeler
101 BaselstrasseAn art museum that is always worth visiting. They usually have fantastic exhibitions.
A Tingueli masterpiece, with a coffee, a restaurant, the Theater of Basel, and the Kultkino (alternative cinema) right beside or below.
55 locals recommend
Carnival Fountain
7 KlostergasseA Tingueli masterpiece, with a coffee, a restaurant, the Theater of Basel, and the Kultkino (alternative cinema) right beside or below.
The most significant new-gothic open-Church of Switzerland with an impressive program. They have a lovely coffee, panel discussions, parties, church services, laying on of hands, projects with refugees and/or with migrants and much, much more.
8 locals recommend
Elisabethenkirche
14 ElisabethenstrasseThe most significant new-gothic open-Church of Switzerland with an impressive program. They have a lovely coffee, panel discussions, parties, church services, laying on of hands, projects with refugees and/or with migrants and much, much more.
This is the traditional theater in Basel, I'd say - it is very popular with the local people and often sold out long in advance. Especially in the time before the Fasnacht - our festival just before spring - the Schnitzelbängg are fantastic for all who both understand swiss german and appreciate politically well informed and edgy humor.
9 locals recommend
Theater Fauteuil, Tabourettli and Kaisersaal
12 SpalenbergThis is the traditional theater in Basel, I'd say - it is very popular with the local people and often sold out long in advance. Especially in the time before the Fasnacht - our festival just before spring - the Schnitzelbängg are fantastic for all who both understand swiss german and appreciate politically well informed and edgy humor.
Getting Around
Bus number 30: goes directly from Bahnhof SBB to the Badischer Bahnhof, practically passing by our house.
Tram number 8 goes from the Bahnhof SBB to Germany, also passing by here.
In both cases the closest Station to my place is Feldbergstrasse.
Basel, Feldbergstrasse station
Bus number 30: goes directly from Bahnhof SBB to the Badischer Bahnhof, practically passing by our house.
Tram number 8 goes from the Bahnhof SBB to Germany, also passing by here.
In both cases the closest Station to my place is Feldbergstrasse.
To get to the Messeplatz from my apartment, the easiest way would be to walk (10 min). Otherwise you can take Tram 8 to Claraplatz and change into any other Tram that goes to the Messe - such as Tram 6 or 14.
137 locals recommend
Messeplatz
MesseplatzTo get to the Messeplatz from my apartment, the easiest way would be to walk (10 min). Otherwise you can take Tram 8 to Claraplatz and change into any other Tram that goes to the Messe - such as Tram 6 or 14.
Sightseeing
Historically interesting, beautiful church. At the back of the church, you will find one of the most beautiful terraces of Basel, with a view that is worth enjoying.
130 locals recommend
Basel Minster
9 Münsterpl.Historically interesting, beautiful church. At the back of the church, you will find one of the most beautiful terraces of Basel, with a view that is worth enjoying.
Shopping
From food to clothing to any gadgets you might need - they have a good supply of seemingly everything.
22 locals recommend
Manor Basel
22 GreifengasseFrom food to clothing to any gadgets you might need - they have a good supply of seemingly everything.