Town Hall, Canton of Basel, Switzerland

4.5 (1.478 reviews) Monday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #5 in Basel Points of Interest & Landmarks

Exceptionally grand

With its standout red sandstone façade it is an architectural jewel. A centrepiece in the popular square, it has an esteemed history. Replacing an earlier one destroyed in the 1356 earthquake, it is beautifully ornate. An inner courtyard has an extravagance of frescos all relating tales of heroism and segments of history. The roof is tiled in multicolours. A fine tower rises on one side and is crowned with an exquisite turret.
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Address

Marktplatz 9, Basel 4001 Switzerland

Mobile

+41 61 267 86 54

Website

https://www.basel.com/de/attraktionen/rathaus-b156f9326f

Email

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Working hours

Monday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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5maritimeexplorer 5:00 PM Aug 30, 2022
One of the Great Town Halls of the Northern Renaissance
The Basel Town Hall or Rathaus is one of most beautiful and interesting such buildings in Europe. The red exterior with its golden spire, murals, carvings and coats of arms is about as photographic as these places can be. The good news is that the interior is equally outstanding with the wooden Swiss guard, many more murals and interesting things to photograph. Tours of all parts of the building are available on Saturday. This is a must visit while in Basel.
4schmidtmg 5:00 PM Feb 27, 2022
do visit if in Basel
The Basel Town Hall (Rathaus) is a historic - and colourful - building , more than 500 years old, located on the Market Square. There are guided tours, but even if you do not have the time to follow one of those or visit at a time no tour is offered, have a look around the inner courtyard of the building and the staircases. Everything has been meticulously restored, and for most of the wall paintings, sculptures etc., there are are bilngual panels describing the origins and history of the object....