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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Basel

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland

Updated May 20, 2021

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Pharmazie-Historisches Museum der Universität Basel

One of the world's largest collections of pharmaceutical artifacts.

Basel, Switzerland

Hoosesagg Museum (Pants Pocket Museum)

The smallest museum in Basel, Switzerland, is a two-foot-by-two-foot window in the door of a 600-year-old house.

Basel, Switzerland

Museum Tinguely

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

Basel, Switzerland

Spielzeug Welten Museum

An unassuming Swiss institution houses Europe's largest toy museum.

Basel, Switzerland

'Eine gefahrliche Uberfahrt' ('A Dangerous Crossing')

Along the Rhine, about a mile from the historic Munster, learn the heartrending story of two lovers torn asunder, cast into unknown layers of time and space.

Basel, Switzerland

Tinguely Fountain

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.
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Knickebein #12

Obscured within a ring of trees, this abandoned World War II relic hides on a German hillside.
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The Smallest Museum in Switzerland Is a Window in a 600-Year-Old House

Two collectors display their favorite memorabilia in this two-foot-by-two-foot display.
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