Culinary tips

The "Golden Star" – the city's oldest inn – has been serving fine food and wine since the 15th century, and still caters to a loyal clientele in grand style.

A historic restaurant offering Swiss cuisine, with a Basel-style bar/dining room, 16th-century panelled guild rooms, and a wonderfully romantic courtyard garden.

The former guild house of the spice traders features a historic guild hall, beautiful dining rooms, and a top-class restaurant. Try saffron-scented asparagus soup or veal scallops with spring vegetables.

À la carte menu, value-for-money dining and exquisite wines are hallmarks of the state-of-the-art gastronomy Basel's top address, with guaranteed market-fresh cuisine. Andreas Uebersax and his team prepare a tasty and varied menu ranging from superb fish specialities to homemade sorbet.

A mountain restaurant with a difference: wholesome food, expertly prepared; a breathtaking Jura landscape; and one of the most spectacular views in the whole region.

Country cooking at its best made from ingredients grown at the in-house organic farm, or directly from other organic suppliers.