based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Basel is overall a very beautiful city and truly feels like a border town. The people are genuinely kind and helpful. However, Switzerland is unbelievably expensive. Since it’s a small city, you can explore all the main attractions in just two days, which is sufficient. Of course, I tried fondue and Swiss chocolate, as they’re famous there, and they were absolutely delicious—though, as I mentioned, incredibly pricey. Accommodation is also very expensive, but I was lucky to have a friend there, so I stayed with them. Overall, Basel is a safe and charming city.
Posted: January 1, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Khanyisa
Netherlands
We were in Basel for 2 days. Found the place to be expensive especially based on the foreign exchange rate...but we felt safe and loved the free public transport...it rained a lot but we still managed to walk the city..
Posted: August 29, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Beyza
Turkey
It was safe. Nature was very beautiful. But everything was very expensive. It’s impossible to drink coffee or eat out. Swimming in Rhine is very enjoyable. As long as you do free activities, Basel is very nice. Hiking in nature, definitely go to Well am Rhein
Posted: July 24, 2024Öznur
Poland
It was a very safe and calm city. It was more cosmopolitan than I expected. Transportation was very easy, but in general it was an expensive city. I felt that everyone spoke at least three languages and was helpful
Posted: April 23, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Selin
Turkey
I felt safe in Basel. Its very expensive but coffee and chocolate inexpensive in the city. Im happy for visited to Basel. Its cold when I went. If you will visit in April, you should take winter the clothes.
Posted: April 22, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Şüheda
Turkey
I spent approximately 7.5 hours in Basel. It was a day where I walked alone for hours, covering 15 km without the internet on my back. Except for Münsterplatz, I couldn't find free internet outdoors. Museums were closed because it was Monday, so I couldn't visit a few museums I wanted to see. Even if they were open, I wouldn't have had enough time, but oh well. Basel is a city worth exploring if you are passing through or nearby, but if you don't have the money and time, especially, there's no need to go. I don't think you'll find something different in this city that you can't find in Central Europe.
Posted: February 17, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Yasemin
Germany
Been to Basel with no expectations honestly but being there it had nothing really to surprise me. There is not much to see. The streets look full and chaotic. I walked a lot like usually but found nothing great to see expect an botanic garden from a university nearby which was the best thing during my stay. It was very hot and everything was way too expensive. Good in Switzerland it u have drinking fountains everywhere.
Posted: July 10, 2023Based on 41 local experiences
Based on 41 local experiences
It depends very much on where you are going, especially at night. During the day I have always felt pretty safe. At night I would avoid walking alone along the Rhein river. In a group I think it’s fine.
Posted: April 18, 2025Very safe even at late weekend nights, i don't worry on public transport either, as they are checked by warkers and cameras can be found everywhere, the least safe area is Kaserne, in Kleinbasel, although I have walked in that area at night before and it was still okay.
Posted: March 29, 2025Sophie
I am Sophie, I have been going traveling alone for soon 10 years, mainly around Europe. What I love about it is coincidence, so I try to never plan too much to leave space for that. I try to be as low-impact on the environment as I can be, for example by traveling by hitchhiking and I constantly reflect on how my cis-white female privilege can reproduce inequality while traveling. I am into politics, feminism, antiracism, anticapitalism and I love a good dive into local history.
Juliana
Hey! I’m Juliana Rosas. A visual artist and illustrator studying my master In Experimental Design in Basel. I love traveling a meeting people from different countries. Life is too short so I just want to enjoy my time here.
Nana
Basel
3 days
🧳 I loveee traveling! (Kinda obvious i know) 🥟 Eating is my passion (but i have to confess i am not the best cook but i try) ⚔️ i am looking for adventures/getting out of my comfort zone 🌿i am really flexible and spontaneous person 🧵 i love to learn new things, especially handcrafts Unexpected detours, are the best thing that happened to me :)
Ronja
Basel
2 days
Hi, I’m Ronja (21), a student in Basel. I’m easygoing, and love to explore new cities. I enjoy all kinds of sports, flea market shopping, reading, and cooking. I live in a FLINTA WG with 3 amazing girls.
Zora
I love to meet new people and share our thoughts, opinions and fun stories ✨
Katharina
Hi, I'm Katharina, I'm from germany, Ortenberg (near Offenburg). I also speak english and french. I'm 22 years old:)