The Atlas Obscura Guide To Basel

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

Updated April 23, 2025

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Basel, Switzerland

Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universität Basel

One of the world's largest collections of pharmaceutical artifacts.

Hoosesagg Museum, fire department exhibition, 2019.

Basel, Switzerland

Hoosesagg Museum (Pants Pocket Museum)

The smallest museum in Basel, Switzerland, is a two-foot-by-two-foot window in the door of a 600-year-old house.

Basel, Switzerland

Museum Tinguely

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

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Spielzeug Welten Museum

An unassuming Swiss institution houses Europe's largest toy museum.

After installation, waiting for the concrete to set.

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'Eine gefahrliche Uberfahrt' ('A Dangerous Crossing')

Along the Rhine, about a mile from the historic Munster, learn the heartrending story of two lovers torn asunder, cast into unknown layers of time and space.

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Anatomical Museum Basel

A journey through every aspect of the human body.

Basel, Switzerland

Tinguely Fountain

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

Basel, Switzerland

Spalentor

The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Basel

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

Updated April 23, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universität Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Hoosesagg Museum (Pants Pocket Museum)

Basel, Switzerland

Museum Tinguely

Basel, Switzerland

Spielzeug Welten Museum

Basel, Switzerland

'Eine gefahrliche Uberfahrt' ('A Dangerous Crossing')

Basel, Switzerland

Anatomical Museum Basel

Basel, Switzerland

Tinguely Fountain

Basel, Switzerland

Spalentor

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