Villas in Basel

About Basel

Basel stands on the Rhine near the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, and its historic core is listed among its heritage sites of national significance. It sits on the left bank, follows the line of the former city wall and is easy to explore on foot, though many alleys are paved, so bring comfortable shoes. The red sandstone Münster has free admission and the tomb of Erasmus inside, and behind its choir the Pfalz looks over the Rhine to Kleinbasel. The town hall has a bright red façade, with a market in front of it from Tuesday to Saturday. Basel has about 40 museums in the canton. Our homes all sit together in the city, are small, and sleep about four.

Is Basel right for you?

Best for

City breaks built around museums, the old town and the Rhine

Not for you if

You want a garden or pool, as homes here are small city places with neither.

Near Basel

• The Pfalz

  A terrace behind the Münster choir with panoramic views of the Rhine and Kleinbasel.

• St. Alban

  An area of old mill canals, worth ending an old-town walk in.

• Weil am Rhein

  A German town across the border, reached on tram 8 from Basel.

Getting to Basel

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg lies entirely on French soil, with separate French and Swiss sectors. A bus to Basel SBB station takes about 17 minutes and the drive about 12. You do not need a car in the city, as the old town is walkable and trams run across the border.

When to go to Basel

The old town is open all year, and the market in front of the town hall runs Tuesday to Saturday. Basel has about 40 museums in the canton, so wet days are easy to fill. Climb the Münster tower, about 250 steps for a fee, on a clear day for views to the Black Forest and the Vosges.

Basel villa holidays: questions answered