Rhine riverside
Basel, Switzerland
Home to Ufer7 Basel, offering exquisite Swiss cuisine with stunning views.
Places in Rhine riverside
- Ufer7 Basel Exquisite Swiss cuisine with stunning views over the Rhine.
Practical notes for Basel
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers pleasant weather for the Rhine riverside and Kleinbasel's outdoor terraces.
- Getting around
- Basel's Altstadt Kleinbasel and Clara districts are walkable, connected across the Rhine by bridges to the historic Grossbasel side.
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Language
- German and French depending on the region. English is widely spoken.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Basel's dining scene continues to diversify beyond Swiss classics, with Coccodrillo's authentic Italian dining and Miake Izakaya Basel's authentic Japanese flavors joining Gibabo Bar und Restaurant among the city's highly rated options, reflecting Kleinbasel's cosmopolitan, youthful energy.
Other neighborhoods in Basel
- Altstadt Kleinbasel — Sits across the Rhine with a contemporary vibe, vibrant day and night, blending modern architecture with lively streetscapes.
- Clara — Known for its bustling dining scene with an array of restaurants, cafes, and bars, home to the Congress Center Basel.
Read the full Basel guide