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Basel weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
40°F 4°C
29°F -1°C
Jan
39°F 3°C
27°F -2°C
Feb
43°F 6°C
29°F -1°C
Mar
52°F 11°C
34°F 1°C
Apr
58°F 14°C
38°F 3°C
May
67°F 19°C
47°F 8°C

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Thursday
Dec 17
Hi:
32°F 0°C
Lo:
19°F -7°C
Friday
Dec 18
Hi:
28°F -2°C
Lo:
13°F -10°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
28°F -2°C
Lo:
13°F -10°C
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Spalentor (City Gate)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 46 attractions in Basel

Around 1200, a second outer fortification of the town was built.

Attraction type: Other; Landmark/point of interest
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Solitude Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Park
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Pharmazie-Historisches Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Peterskirche
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Religious site
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NT- Areal
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Other
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Naturhistorisches Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Science museum
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Museum of Ethnology (Museum der Kulturen Basel)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 46 attractions in Basel

Houses one of Europe's largest collections on European and non-European cultural life.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Science museum
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Matthauskirche
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Religious site
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Martinskirche
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Religious site
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Leonhardskirche
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Religious site
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Heiliggeistkirche
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: Religious site
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Haus zum Kirschgarten
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 46 attractions in Basel
Attraction type: History museum
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Arcados

This gay specialty shop sells books, artwork, videos and more.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Dupf

One of the city's most popular gay bars is also well-known for its quality cuisine.

Attraction type: Gay bar
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Elle et Lui

A gay bar frequented by both large male and female crowds.

Attraction type: Gay bar
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Central
Attraction type: Movie theater
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Camera
Attraction type: Movie theater
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Club
Attraction type: Movie theater
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Cocteau-Kabinett
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Filmpalast
Attraction type: Movie theater
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