Birsfelden, Basel

Name: Birsfelden
Address: Basel, Switzerland

#60 among attractions in Basel

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Birsfelden is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.97 mi²Coordinates: 47°33'9"N, 7°37'24"E

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Jakob-Park, Museum Tinguely, Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Basler Papiermühle.

0.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
St. Jakob-Park, Basel
20 min walk • St. Jakob-Park, a beacon of sports and entertainment in Basel, Switzerland, is the largest football stadium in the country. With a capacity of over 38,000 spectators, this modern arena is home to the FC Basel football team and has hosted numerous high-profile matches...
0.7 miNW
Works of the Swiss painter and sculptor
Museum Tinguely, Basel
18 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Rhine in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland, the Museum Tinguely stands as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of one of the country's most innovative artists, Jean Tinguely. This unique museum, dedicated to the life and work of...
1.3 miS
Museum, History museum
Watermill Museum Brüglingen, Basel
34 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...
0.9 miW
Museum of paper, writing and printing
Basler Papiermühle, Basel
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, the Basler Papiermühle stands as a testament to the city's rich history in papermaking, printing, and bookbinding. This unique museum, housed in a medieval mill, offers visitors an immersive journey into the traditional arts...
1.2 miW
Monuments and statues
St. Jakobs Memorial, Basel
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, stands the St. Jakobs Memorial, a testament to a pivotal moment in the city's rich history. The memorial is dominated by a magnificent statue sculpted by Ferdinand Schlöth, a renowned 19th-century Swiss artist known for his...
1 miW
Art museum exhibiting contemporary works
Museum of Contemporary Art, Basel
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, the Museum of Contemporary Art (Museum für Gegenwartskunst) stands as a beacon of modern creativity and cultural discourse. As the first public museum in Europe dedicated exclusively to contemporary art when it opened in...
0.9 miNW
Skyscraper
Roche Tower 2, Basel
23 min walk • Roche Tower 2 is a skyscraper under construction in the Swiss city of Basel. With a height of 205 meters the building will replace Roche Tower 1 as tallest building in Switzerland after the planned opening in 2022.
0.9 miW
Historical place, Bridge
Gate of Saint Alban, Basel
24 min walk • The Basel city walls are a complex of walls surrounding the central part of the Swiss city of Basel, only partially preserved today. The first city wall was completed around 1080 under bishop Burkhard von Fenis. A newer wall was constructed around 1230, which is known as the Inner Wall.
0.8 miNW
Skyscraper, Architecture
Roche Tower, Basel
22 min walk • Roche Tower is a skyscraper in the Swiss city of Basel. At 178 metres, it is the tallest building in the country. The building, also known as "Building 1", was financed by pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche and designed by Herzog & de Meuron. It cost 550 million Swiss francs to build.
0.8 miS
47°32'26"N • 7°37'23"E
Kunsthaus Baselland, Basel
22 min walk • Museum, Art museum
1.3 miNW
Convention center, Event space
Congress Center Basel, Basel
34 min walk • The Congress Center Basel is Switzerland’s biggest convention center. The venue belongs to the MCH Group, which operates exhibition centers in Basel, Zurich, and Lausanne, organizes exhibitions including Baselworld and Art Basel and offers live marketing services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Birsfelden?

Nearby attractions include Museum Tinguely, Basel (18 min walk), St. Jakob-Park, Basel (20 min walk), Kunsthaus Baselland, Basel (22 min walk), Roche Tower, Basel (22 min walk).

How to get to Birsfelden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birsfelden:

Bus

Schulstrasse • Lines: N28 (2 min walk)
Forellenweg • Lines: 36 (4 min walk)

Tram

Schulstrasse • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Bären • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Basel St. Jakob (19 min walk)
Basel Dreispitz (32 min walk)

Ferry

St. Alban Fähre Wild Maa (27 min walk)