Basel, Switzerland Cruise Port, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Cruises from Basel, Switzerland | The Cruise Web
 

Basel, Switzerland Cruise Port

Basel is on the border of Germany’s famed Black Forest and France’s Alsace region. The city, which many consider an underrated gem, is best known for its industrious people and pharmaceutical industry, but it also has a plethora of museums and hosts two major celebrations through the year: Basler Faschnact, their version of Carnival where the town celebrates (but not in a raucous way) for 72 hours straight. The second major celebration, Art Basel, is held in June and is considered to be the world’s premiere contemporary and modern art fair. It has even spawned a second Art Basel held in Miami each year. To learn more about cruising to Basel, contact one of our expert consultants. Featured below are a few of our favorite experiences for the cruise port of Basel, Switzerland:
 
  • Examine the private art collection of Ernest and Hildy Beyeler, who made their astounding collection of Van Gogh, Picasso and Cezanne open to the public. 
     
  • Get wild at the Zoologischer Garten Basel, the 26 acre zoo that was founded in 1874. The zoo specializes in breeding endangered species and training elephants to do tricks. 
     
  • Explore Switzerland’s Roman ruins at Augusta Raurica, which is the site of a colony founded in 44 BC. There is also a museum on the grounds with a Roman house that you can explore. 
     
  • For some lighter fun, head to the Puppenhausmuseum which claims the largest collection of teddy bears in the world. You’ll also see doll houses, carousels and dolls. 

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