Basel Zoo

Family tips (Cities) – Gorillas, rhinoceroses, crocodiles, elephants and another 600 species live at the Basel Zoo. So species-friendly is this zoo that exciting breeding successes are no rarity. The Vivarium offers fascinating insights into the world of reptiles.

The Zoological Gardens, known affectionately as “Zolli” by Basel's inhabitants, opened in Basel in 1874 and is home to a large number of indigenous and exotic animals.

Rhine from Basel to Rheinfelden

Historic Transportation – The Rhine cruises operated by the Basler Personenschifffahrt company provide an opportunity to experience the pulsating metropolis of Basel and its environs from the water. There are two principal routes: the town and harbour cruises, and the lock cruises from Basel upstream along the Rhine to Rheinfelden.

The Rhine cruises operated by the Basler Personenschifffahrt company provide an opportunity to experience the pulsating metropolis of Basel and its environs from the water. There are two principal routes: the town and harbour cruises, and the lock cruises from Basel upstream along the Rhine to Rheinfelden.

Lôwenzorn

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