Christmas Magic in Basel, Switzerland

A couple of nights in Basel, Switzerland in December offers a lot of Christmas cheer in this lovely, artistic little city.

Some great things to see, eat, and do:

• Check out the Christmas markets at Münsterplatz and Barfüsserplatz
• Wander around Altstadt Grossbasel, part of the old town, and see the lovely old buildings and winding streets
• Climb the Basler Münster cathedral tower for an exciting and exhilarating view of the city https://www.baslermuenster.ch/infos-kontakt/besuche-und-fuehrungen/turmbesteigung
• Take a run or walk north up the Rhine River and traverse France, Switzerland, and Germany all in one go
• Look in at the Rathaus – the City Hall in Marktplatz with many colorful wall frescoes https://www.basel.com/en/attractions/marktplatz-677bd677e0
• Check out the many museums – this is something we missed out on, as tickets need to be bought in advance, but since Basel is home to nearly 40 well-respected museums, its worthwhile to look for one or two that interest you
• Eat some Swiss food, maybe fondue? Prepare your wallet in advance
• Buy some Swiss chocolate, even if its just at the grocery store
• Try out some of the many great bakeries, and at Christmas definitely opt for a pastry shaped like a sugary person and a hot chocolate. Gilgen is a famous one https://gilgenag.ch/wp/

Münsterplatz & Barfüsserplatz Christmas Markets

Fondue it up

Basel Rathaus (City Hall)

Christmas around Basel

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