Vorstädte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vorstädte
Popular places to visit
Basel Art Museum
Appreciate a vast assortment of impressive works spanning several centuries on the gallery walls of the country’s largest art museum.
Basel University
Explore the campus of Basel University during your visit to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Spalentor
You can learn about the history of Basel with a visit to Spalentor. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Sankt Johanns-Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sankt Johanns-Park, a lovely green space in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Theater Basel
Enjoy a show at Theater Basel, a theatre with a story to tell in Basel. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Basel Paper Mill
You can browse the exhibits at Basel Paper Mill, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Activities
Walking Tour through Basel Old Town
City tour Basel (walking tour)
Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Best Intro to Basel in 2 hours with a Local
Explore Basel’s Art and Culture with a Local
Our pick of the best Vorstädte Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Steinenschanze Charming City & Garden Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
The Passage
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Der Teufelhof Basel
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
ART HOUSE Basel - Member of Design Hotels
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vorstädte
Altstadt Grossbasel
If you're spending time in Altstadt Grossbasel, you might enjoy attractions like Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Old Town
Museums, art galleries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Old Town. Sights like White and Blue House and Basel Town Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Basel area at Marktplatz Tram Stop.
Kleinbasel
Kleinbasel is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Rhine, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Clara
Well liked for its restaurants and river views, you might stop by Musical Theater Basel and White and Blue House while you're exploring Clara and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries and historical sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Basel Cathedral while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.
Gundeldingen
While you're in Gundeldingen, take in top sights like Via Gottardo and jump on the metro at Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop to see more of the city.