Is 2 days enough for Basel?

Two days let you explore the city and take a Colmar or Black Forest trip.

What are the best day trips from Basel?

The Swiss Alps, the Black Forest and Colmar in Alsace.

How do I plan a 2-day Basel itinerary?

Spend day one in the city and day two on a cross-border trip.

2 days · Basel itinerary

Basel in 2 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Two days in Basel cover the city and a border day trip. Here is how to spend two perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Old Town
2Museums
3Colmar
4Rhine

Day 1: the city

The Old Town, Rhine and museums.

Day 2: Alsace

A Colmar and Alsace day trip.

The chocolate

A Swiss chocolate tasting.

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Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Tour

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from$115/ person

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Basel in 2 Days: The Complete Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: the city

Day 2: Alsace

The chocolate

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