Excursions & Culture
Fancy a break? You’re absolutely right. After all, the most beautiful places to visit in the Markgäflerland region are all around the Krone. Whether it’s for a day trip or just a few hours, we’ve got the tips for you. Towns, cultures, history, traditions. If you’re looking to soak up some culture, you’ve come to the right place. Discover our home region, with everything that makes it so special.
Basel Zoo
Visible from a distance is the ‘Geigy Enclosure’ – a huge climbing park for the great apes: gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. The rhinos are fascinating. The sheer size of these enormous animals is impressive in itself. The zoo was founded as early as 1874, making it the oldest zoo in Switzerland. Thanks to its natural park landscape and the close proximity to the animals, Basel Zoo is unique in the zoological world and is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in the world.
Opening hours
November – February: Mon–Sun 8am–5.30pm
March – October: Mon–Sun 8am–6pm
May – August: Mon–Sun 8am–6.30pm
Zoo Basel
Binningerstr. 40
CH-4011 Basel
Phone: +41 (61)2953535
For further information, please visit: www.zoobasel.ch
Source: zoobasel.ch/de, Image: © Zoo Basel, T.Weber
Mountains of possibilities.
Move until the muscles laugh or the mind is stilled. To be active here in Markgräflerland simply brings joy, all year round. Discover our homeland and everything that makes it so special.