Theater Basel, Basel

Name: Theater Basel
Address: Theaterstrasse 7, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 295 11 00

#35 among attractions in Basel

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Theater Basel is the municipal theatre of the city of Basel, Switzerland, which is home to the city's opera and ballet companies. The theatre also presents plays and musicals in addition to operas and operettas. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1834 (190 years ago)Coordinates: 47°33'6"N, 7°35'24"E

Address

Theaterstrasse 7VorstädteBasel 4051 Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 295 11 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Theater Basel open?

Theater Basel is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Theater Basel?

Nearby attractions include Museum für Wohnkultur, Basel (2 min walk), Elisabethenkirche, Basel (2 min walk), Swiss Architecture Museum, Basel (4 min walk), Tinguely Brunnen, Basel (4 min walk).

How to get to Theater Basel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theater Basel:

Bus

Kirschgarten • Lines: N27 (2 min walk)
Heuwaage • Lines: N20, N21, N23, N26, N27 (3 min walk)

Tram

Kirschgarten • Lines: 1, 2 (2 min walk)
Theater • Lines: 10, 16, 17, 6, E11, N10, N11 (3 min walk)

Train

Basel SBB (8 min walk)
Basel Dreispitz (35 min walk)

Ferry

Münster Fähre Leu (13 min walk)
St. Alban Fähre Wild Maa (18 min walk)