Places To Be

A jewel for the friends of bathing pleasures who are looking for peace and quiet during the summer months. Three freely accessible large meadows with deck chairs under giant poplar trees beckon to sun worshippers at Birsköpfli, which is located at the confluence of the Birs River and the Rhine.

They say you don't really know the soul of Basel until you have plunged into the Rhine. So head off to the Jugendstil building of the Rheinbad Breite, where you can put on your swimming costume and swim upstream, before drifting back downstream again. The banks of the Rhine - called the "Riviera" in this area - are throbbing with life.

Built into the old walls of the waterworks, the long bar here tempts you in with fine drinks and cocktails. Huge leather sofas in the lounge invite you to have a drink and relax. Soft music, good lighting and plenty of headroom: rilassamento assoluto!

Let your spirit roam free along Basel's main artery. The Rhine Promenade is the city's most popular place for jogging, but is also a favourite for just strolling or being with your loved one. To be a little cosier, you can sit in one of the many cafes and restaurants and watch the world go by.