The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Minster and Kunstmuseum
Basel
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Basel Minster
A red-sandstone cathedral above the Rhine with twin towers, cloisters and monuments connected with Basel’s medieval history. A visit is centred on twin towers, cloisters and Rhine terrace, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Basel also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in religious, architecture, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Kunstmuseum Basel
A major public art museum with strong holdings from the late medieval period through modern and contemporary art. A visit is centred on Holbein works, modern art collection and contemporary extension, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Basel also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in art, museum, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Beyeler and Tinguely
Basel
- 1
Fondation Beyeler
A Renzo Piano-designed museum in Riehen presenting the Beyeler collection of modern and contemporary art. A visit is centred on modern masterworks, Renzo Piano galleries and park setting, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Riehen also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in art, museum, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
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- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Museum Tinguely
A museum beside the Rhine devoted to the kinetic sculptures and wider artistic circle of Jean Tinguely. A visit is centred on kinetic sculptures, interactive machines and Mario Botta building, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Basel also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in art, museum, architecture. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Roman Augusta Raurica
Augst
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Augusta Raurica
An extensive Roman archaeological site at Augst with a theatre, reconstructed buildings, museum and excavated remains. A visit is centred on Roman theatre, reconstructed Roman house and archaeological museum, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Augst also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in archaeology, history, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Habsburg and Lenzburg castles
Lenzburg
- 1
Habsburg Castle
The hilltop castle that gave the Habsburg dynasty its name, overlooking the Aargau countryside. A visit is centred on medieval towers, dynastic history and Aargau views, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Habsburg also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, heritage. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Lenzburg Castle
A large castle complex on a hill above Lenzburg containing historic rooms and a cantonal history museum. A visit is centred on castle courtyard, historic interiors and Aargau history displays, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Lenzburg also connects it with the wider character of Basel & Aargau. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in castle, history, museum. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
- Duration
- 120 minutes suggested
- Price
- Check the official website for current admission or transport information.
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.