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Basel


One of the main reasons (sorry – the only reason) to stop by this neat Italian job is to chow down on its famous NYC-style pastrami sandwich – a real monster, you'll need both hands. The Sicilian chickpea fritters are pretty good, too. It's close to the university and a solid student fave.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Basel attractions

1. Marktplatz

0.27 MILES

Begin exploring Basel's delightful medieval Old Town in the Marktplatz, dominated by the astonishingly vivid red facade of the 16th-century Rathaus. From…

2. Rathaus

0.3 MILES

One of Basel's most entrancing landmarks, the 16th-century Rathaus takes pride of place on Marktplatz. Its ornate red sandstone facade is smothered in…

3. Lällekönig

0.34 MILES

You'll find this replica of the 15th-century animated bust of the Lällekönig (Tongue King) on the Grossbasel side of the Mittlere Brücke, sticking his…

4. Museum für Musik

0.36 MILES

This museum, featuring the nation's largest collection of musical instruments – a veritable orchestra – focuses on a period spanning five centuries and…

5. Naturhistorisches Museum

0.4 MILES

With almost eight million objects and artefacts relating to zoology, anthropology and archaeology in its holdings, the mission of the Natural History…

6. Mittlere Brücke

0.4 MILES

It's hard to believe that this bridge, the symbol of Basel, has been spanning the rushing Rhine, connecting lofty Grossbasel with lowly Kleinbasel, since…

7. Barfüsserplatz

0.41 MILES

This bustling square is named after the barefoot Franciscan friars who founded the eponymous Barfüsserkirche (Barefooted Ones Church) here in the 14th…

8. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

0.42 MILES

Adults and kids alike love this fascinating and lovingly curated fantasy land claiming the world’s biggest collection of teddy bears and a slew of…