5 days in Basel & Baden Itinerary

Basel is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Town Hall, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Basel, get engrossed in the history at Basel Paper Mill - Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing, and take a stroll through Basel's Old Town.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Basel trip itinerary planner.

Barcelona, Spain to Basel is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Basel, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Baden.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Baden Rosarium, then don't miss a visit to Ruine Rauheneck, and then admire the striking features of Rollettmuseum. Keep things going the next day: admire the verdant scenery at Helenental and then make a trip to Parish Church St. Stephan, Baden.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Baden trip itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Basel to Baden with the Route module. Traveling from Basel in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Baden, with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.