Münchenstein, Basel

Name: Münchenstein
Address: Basel, Switzerland

#56 among attractions in Basel

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Münchenstein is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.78 mi²Coordinates: 47°31'8"N, 7°36'39"E

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Münchenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Schaulager, Elektrizitätsmuseum, Villa Ehinger.

1.1 miN
Museum, History museum
Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Basel
29 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Basel, Switzerland, the Watermill Museum Brüglingen stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and the ingenuity of traditional milling technology. A hidden gem among Basel's cultural attractions, this museum offers...
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Schaulager, Basel
17 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Basel, Switzerland, Schaulager stands as an innovative fusion of museum, art storage, and research center. This unique institution was established in 2003 by the Laurenz Foundation, with the primary aim of combining the storage...
~1930 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Elektrizitätsmuseum, Basel
10 min walk • The Elektrizitätsmuseum is in Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. The Elektrizitätsmuseum belongs to the electric utility Elektra Birseck Münchenstein, and was opened in 1997. Exhibits explore the history and development of power production and its use.
0.6 miN
Vernacular architecture
Villa Ehinger, Basel
17 min walk • The Villa Ehinger is in the Neue Welt, a sub-district of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.
0.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Münchenstein Castle, Basel
17 min walk • Münchenstein Castle is a landmark above the village centre of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. The ruins of the castle can still be visited and viewed, but are under private ownership.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Frog Museum, Basel
10 min walk • The Frog Museum is in Newmünchenstein, a sub-district of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It is dedicated to frogs.
0.8 miN
47°31'50"N • 7°36'21"E
Schweizer Sportmuseum, Basel
22 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
0.4 miE
Baroque architecture
Bruckgut, Basel
11 min walk • The Bruckgut estate lies at the foot of the hill, below the village centre of Münchenstein, in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. The Bruckgut farming estate is listed as a heritage site of national significance.

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Which popular attractions are close to Münchenstein?

Nearby attractions include Elektrizitätsmuseum, Basel (10 min walk), Frog Museum, Basel (10 min walk), Bruckgut, Basel (11 min walk), Villa Ehinger, Basel (17 min walk).

How to get to Münchenstein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Münchenstein:

Bus

Florastrasse • Lines: 58 (5 min walk)
APH Hofmatt • Lines: 58 (5 min walk)

Tram

Gartenstadt • Lines: 11, E11, N11 (6 min walk)
Loogstrasse • Lines: 11, E11, N11 (7 min walk)

Train

Münchenstein (13 min walk)