20 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Zoo Basel and Room Escape Games. Explore Basel's surroundings by going to Bern (Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, &more), Interlaken (Heidi's Photo Chalet, Parasailing & Paragliding, &more) and Kriens (St Gallus Catholic Church & Schachmuseum). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Basel Minster, wander the streets of Basel's Old Town, have some family-friendly fun at Lasertag Basel, and make a trip to Tinguely-Brunnen.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Basel trip planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Zürich Airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport and Bern Belp Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel back home.