Explore Culture in Basel

Near the borders of France and Germany, Basel sits on the Rhine River in Switzerland. This cultural city contains the highest concentration of museums in the country. The city also hosts the annual art market each June, and if you’re drawn to nature, the city center’s Zoo Basel and zoological gardens are a main draw for families and couples.

Basel also boasts interesting architecture, such as the stunning Munster Cathedral, created from red sandstone and a multi-colored tile roof. Don’t miss the Spalentor city gates, a hold out from when the city was walled.

If you’re mesmerized by ancient ruins, the Augusta Raurica Roman ruins are just a day trip away from Basel. Take the Rheinfähre ferry tour to see the city from a different point of view.

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Departing From: Basel

Duration: 7 nights

Ship: Viking Longship Alruna (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rudesheim, Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing, Koblenz, Cologne, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam (View Itinerary)

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Viking River Cruises - Viking Gersemi
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9 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 9 nights

Ship: Viking Gersemi (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Mainz, Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing, Cologne, Nijmegen, Amsterdam, Amsterdam (View Itinerary)

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Viking River Cruises - Longship Eir
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7 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 7 nights

Ship: Viking Longship Eir (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rudesheim, Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing, Koblenz, Cologne, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam (View Itinerary)

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Viking Longship Hlin
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7 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 7 nights

Ship: Viking Longship Hlin (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rudesheim, Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing, Koblenz, Cologne, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam (View Itinerary)

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Viking River Cruises - Longship Sigyn
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7 NIGHT EUROPE Cruise

Departing From: Basel

Duration: 7 nights

Ship: Viking Longship Sigyn (Ship Info)

Port of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rudesheim, Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing, Koblenz, Cologne, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam (View Itinerary)

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