Basel Minster, Basel: Photos, Reviews & Location

Gothic-style, Protestant place of worship, with 9th-century origins, twin spires & a tiled roof.

At a glance

#2 of 10 Tourist attractions in Basel

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.2 km from the center of Basel

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★24%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Münsterpl. 9, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

baslermuenster.ch

+41 61 272 91 57

Quick facts

What is the rating of Basel Minster?: Basel Minster is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 14,271 reviews.
How does Basel Minster rank in Basel?: Basel Minster is #2 of 10 Tourist attractions in Basel by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Basel Minster located?: Münsterpl. 9, 4051 Basel, Switzerland — 0.2 km from the center of Basel.
How can I contact Basel Minster?: Phone: +41 61 272 91 57 · Website: baslermuenster.ch

So beautiful, big and well maintained. You can freely walk all around inside the church. Don't miss to go up on the towers, it's a very great experience. It costs only 6chf. It has a stunning view of the City of Basel.

Jonathan Y. Lee 2023 Dec 19

Not crowded and nice place to understand a bit of history while in Basel. Large cathedral with wonderful shades of light and dark. I'd love to hear what the acoustics are like when they play the pipe organ.

Christian Chauret 2023 Dec 16

A spectacular historic cathedral in the old part of town. Highly recommended if you like "old stones".

Sanka Illangakoon 2023 Oct 02

Basel Minster is a free to enter church located at the heart of the city. It's also the location of the Basel Autumn festival and Christmas markets. It's a stunning Gothic cathedral, stands as an architectural marvel. You can buy tickets to go up the cathedral's tower to experience panoramic views of Basel and the Rhine River. Its timeless beauty and cultural significance make it a jewel in Switzerland's heritage and a true testament to Gothic architecture's grandeur.

Ashley Wilkinson 2023 Sep 27

A pretty cool church, free to enter. Don’t miss the cloister around the side! You can also get a lovely view of Basel around the back of the church.

Eva Popławska 2023 Sep 08

One of the most beautiful and interesting historical places to see in central Europe. Please go to the crypt and wait for the show, it's amazing! The show is played in 3 languages: English, German and French, each at different time. You'll see information about it before the entrance to the crypt.

D luvs2travel 2023 Sep 05

We just missed going inside because there was an event. We walked through the courtyard instead and on to the balcony overlooking the Rhein. It was a nice quiet area where one could relax and enjoy the view.

孫紹庭（Shao-Ting Sun） 2023 Aug 28

So nice!!!! It's historical and elegant! I experienced a midday prayer at this location today, it came with very traditional ceremony with some music and singings, super nice experience! And the sight of the river is very stunning too!

David L 2023 Aug 25

This large cathedral overlooking the Rhine in the heart of old Basel is not to be missed. Entry is free - unlike many English cathedrals. The tomb of Erasmus is here. You can visit the towers for a small fee but it means climbing many steps. Be very careful going behind the altar area as it is very dark and hard to see the steps: they should really have better lighting.

Judy Hung 2023 Aug 22

Beautiful cathedral. It was closed when I got there, I was hoping to attend the evening prayer session, as I saw on the website. It didn’t happen maybe because of an outdoor cinema event. At the back of the cathedral you can see the nice view of Basel and Rhine River

Gabi Sarbu 2023 Jun 11

One of the most beautiful churches i have ever seen. Loved the painted glass and the columns, the ceiling and arches.The entrance is free but if you want to go up to the tower you have to pay 6 CHF. And you will want to go to one of the towers, because the view to the river and the city is breathtaking. I never miss this part anywhere, and now i wasn't dissapointed. You will not regret it.