8 days in Basel Itinerary

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Zoo Basel and Bernaqua | Water Park | Fitness | Wellness. Explore Basel's surroundings by going to Bern (Aare River, Tierpark Dahlholzli, & more), Bumblebee Hanggliding Interlaken (in Matten bei Interlaken) and Interlaken (Hohematte Park, Parasailing & Paragliding, & more). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Basel Minster, get great views at Pfalz, examine the collection at Basel Paper Mill Museum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Tierpark Lange Erlen.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Basel trip planner .

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airports are Zürich Airport, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and Bern Belp Airport. April in Basel sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.