Basel – A Marvelous Tourist Destination of Switzerland!

When it comes to holidaying, a destination that needs no introduction is Switzerland. Apart from its scenic natural wonders and the majestic Alps, there are some stupendous places that you must visit on your family vacation to Switzerland. One of them is Basel- a historically and culturally rich holiday destinations of Europe. It is a town with the heritage of the medieval period preserved in it. It has some really awesome monuments for you to see. A major attraction among these is the city’s cathedral, the Münster, which is a culturally invaluable monument from 1200 A.D. - 1300 A.D.

Another major attraction that you cannot afford to miss while you are in Switzerland is the Museum Tinguely which was built in honor of the great avante garde artist Jean Tinguely. Enjoy some peaceful moments at the Tinguely Fountain that faces the StadttHeater. If you are a lover of renaissance and modern art, you should visit the Kunstmuseum Basel to satiate your aesthetic urges. The Foundation Beyeler consists of about 200 world-class modern artistic masterpieces. The Basal Architectural Museum gives an insight into modern architecture.

If you want to know all about how paper was manufactured in the days gone by, you should visit the Basel Paper Museum that is constructed inside a vintage paper factory. You can also know a lot about the conventional methods of printing out there. The Basel Zoo with its population of 6000 animals will be a treat for your kids. Relax in the plush greenery of the Botanical Garden adjacent to the Spalentor City Gate.

Basel has got some excellent hotels for you to plan your stay. A convenient way of reaching Basel is by air travel. You’ve got to land at the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. You can ask your travel agent to book a ticket for you well in advance.