Basel

Basel is located in the north of Switzerland, right where this central European country meets Germany and France. Despite its moderate size, Basel has established itself on the international stage thanks to world-class museums, such as the Kunstmuseum, the Museum Tinguely, and the Fondation Beyeler Basel, as well as the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, Art Basel, and the Fasnacht carnival in Basel. The strong pharmaceutical and banking industries account for the occasional skyscraper in the central business district, while medieval streets harken back to bygone days and play host to an abundance of top dining options and boutique hotels in Basel—many on the water’s edge, as the Rhine River runs right through the city. Discover our selection of boutique and luxury hotels Basel here.