Gruezi and welcome to Basel!
My name is Mike and today we're gonna see
what the city has to offer!
Let’s go for a Run!
Basel is a place of exciting contrasts.
How diverse it can look and feel,
that's what we’ll discover on three routes.
Let’s start with an easy 5k before we go for longer runs
on the 10k and 15k routes.
Let’s kick things off and find our way to one of the funkier
former industrial sites in Basel:
Holzpark Klybeck.
It’s like a mix of MAD MAX and Burning Man!
The 5k route demonstrates just how quickly Basel can change.
From hip industrial vibes to
a lively riverfront in the blink of an eye.
Oh, it's perfect on a sunny day.
And as soon as you cross the Rhine,
you start to see a different side of Basel.
Use the straights along the river for some speed workouts
or slow down and take in the views.
That was is for the first route.
And now it’s time for a historic 10k.
Why historic?
Let’s find out.
Running from the Roche Towers through Basel’s old town
feels a bit like time traveling.
To navigate through these cobblestone alleys,
I’ll meet up with Fabienne, who is much more familiar
with the city than me.
Hey Fabienne!
Hi Mike, great seeing you.
How are you?
Good and you? Ready?
I'm good. Thanks for joining.
As a true Basel local, she really knows all the good spots.
Shall we continue?
Mike do you trust me?
Of course!
So you know what? We go this way!
What!?
The short trip on the ferry
makes it feel like I’m on vacation.
Which I don’t mind at all.
On the other side of the Rhine
you climb the stairs to the Münster.
From there on, the old town is all around you.
As we pass the Fine Arts Museum, it’s my cue
to let you know Basel is PACKED with unique
and interesting art exhibitions.
Perfect for a relaxing Sunday.
Alright Mike, I gotta go.
But I’m sure you’ll find your way from here?
Yes thanks. We’ll see about that.
Was cool.
Ciao ciao, see you later.
The alternative energy in Gundeldingen
makes me feel right home.
And if you're looking to end the day
with a cocktail in hand, you’re just at the right spot.
Want the night to continue?
You can make the short trip to
„Das Viertel“ and dance until sunrise.
At this point, you should start to feel your legs,
but we’re almost done with the 10k.
If you still have it in you,
why not leave it all out there with a final sprint.
After this speedy finish,
it’s time for our biggest challenge yet.
I use long runs to really push myself.
But also to feel connected to the environment
and draw new strengths.
And of course it’s ok
to stop for a short break if you need it.
You look like you could use a cool-down.
Why don't you try Rheinbad Breite.
Oh, thanks. Gotta run, have a good day!
Roger’s recommendation looks too good to pass on…
but my run isn’t over just yet.
And there’s still a number of
interesting spots left on our 15k route.
Like the imposing Werkraum Warteck
with potentially the funkiest set of stairs in all of Basel…
that doesn’t make running up any easier though.
From there you can really start to tap into
your last bit of energy and finish strong at the Messe.
Woo. That was the last route of the day.
I’m sure one of the three options will be
the perfect way for you to discover Basel.
Be sure to check out my other running guides
in Switzerland’s most exciting cities. Ade!