The last time I was at Basel was 2018. Time to return. Together with a friend who joins me in Innsbruck, we arrive at Basel in the evening and are picked up at the train station by the friend we are visiting. For three days we will enjoy her and her boyfriends hospitality. After eating, drinking, chatting and enjoying the view from the balcony of our hosts apartment on the Rhine, we go to bed late.
Next day, we make a boat tour to Rheinfelden, a small city directly at the border to Germany. We walk along the Rhine to our boat, are joined by two more people and enjoy the two and a half hour boat ride during which we pass two locks. We also pass Kaiseraugst, which is known for the excavations of the Roman city Augusta Raurica.
From the pier we walk through the city to the Feldschlösschen brewery, which is the biggest brewery in Switzerland. The compound of historical brick buildings is huge and very impressive. We have lunch at the restaurant belonging to the brewery on a shady terrace with a good view. Both the food and the beer are excellent.
After having visited the brewery and having quenched our hunger and thirst, we visit the town itself. At the train station we part with our two companions.
Since Rheinfelden is located right at the border, we cross over into Germany, but immediately return to the Swiss side. Actually, the town is split into a Swiss and a German town. Next to the bridge connecting both towns there is a vantage point offering a beautiful view of the town.
Finally, we walk back to the train station and return to Basel via train.
We spend our evening again eating, drinking, chatting and enjoying the view. The next two days are dedicated to Basel proper. Next morning we begin by walking along the Rhine to the historical center of Basel and exploring it. I remember many of the places when I see them; they are still beautiful and impressive. I like the city very much.
One of the most stunning buildings in Basel is for sure the townhall that was constructed in the early 16th century with its rich paintings and decorations.
There are also many other beautiful buildings and interesting details to discover.
One special place is the fountain made by the artist Jean Tinguely.
We also spend a major portion of the day in the cathedral, where there's a lot to discover. But since this post is getting quite long, this will be the subject of the next one.
