Basel, Switzerland Basel in Switzerland, is a place of exciting contrasts. A city with historical buildings next to modern architecture. It is also called the city of museums, since it preserves history, culture and art and presents its visitors with over 40 museums. Basel, Switzerland is a true bicycle city. Cycles are used by old and young, everywhere and the whole city traffic is bike-friendly organized. Swimming in the Rhine is Basel’s most popular sport in summer. Locals put their clothes in a waterproof bag, get into the Rhine and let the current take them downriver through the picturesque Old Town. The colourful swim bag (Wickelfisch) in the shape of a fish which was invented in Basel. With its red sandstone walls and twin towers, a cathedral in the background of this photo, the Basler Münster is probably the most famous landmark in Basel. The city is geographically special because it is located on the triple border of France, Germany and Switzerland. . . . . . . . #thisisbasel #basel #switzerland_basel #baselswizz #switzerland #schweiz #swiss #visitswitzerland #myswitzerland #switzerland_vacations #beautifulworldplaces #cityscapephotography #cityscape #cyclelife #bikefriendly #baselswitzerland #citybestpics #exploreswitzerland #cityphotography #travelandlife #europe_vacations #baslermünster #münsterbasel #rhine #rhineriver