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Neighborhood Directory

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Overview

A source-backed directory of neighborhoods in Basel, drawn from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap data.

Source-backed neighborhood directory

Only mapped neighborhoods are highlighted — blank areas may not have coverage yet.

Anne Frank-Platz

microhood Overture

Barfüsserplatz

City center square Overture

Barfüsserplatz is a central square in Basel lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. Public events and markets are common throughout the year.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Weekly marketsBarfüsserkircheTrams hubRestaurants

Centralbahnplatz

Transport hub, commercial Overture

Centralbahnplatz is Basel's main transit hub, connecting regional trains, trams, and buses. Offices and hotels cluster around the busy square, with quick access to city services.

Cost
$$$
Safety
4/5
Basel SBB railway stationMultiple tram linesHotels and officesEasy airport access

Erlenmattplatz

microhood Overture

Hermann-Hesse Platz

microhood Overture

Horburgplatz

microhood Overture

Im Schmiedenhof

microhood Overture

Irène Zurkinden-Platz

Urban residential zone Overture

Irène Zurkinden-Platz is a recently developed square in Basel's Gundeldingen district, known for modern residential buildings and a multicultural community. This area provides easy access to public transport and local shops.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Tram connectionsLocal shopsNew residential blocks

Kunigunde-Platz

Suburban residential Overture

Kunigunde-Platz is a quiet residential area with low-key local amenities and easy access to public transit. Apartment blocks dominate, and the streets are calm in the evenings.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Local playgroundTram connectionsSmall grocery stores

Max Kämpf-Platz

microhood Overture

Messeplatz

microhood Overture

Neuweilerplatz

Residential, local shops Overture

Neuweilerplatz is a residential area in Basel with mostly apartment buildings and a quieter atmosphere. Local shops and groceries are concentrated around the central square.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Good tram connectionsCentral park areaSmall supermarketsPlaygrounds

Pausenplatz Primarschule Hirzbrunnen

microhood Overture

Petersplatz

Central public square Overture

Petersplatz features a large open square bordered by historic buildings and hosts regular flea markets. Locals often use the area as a meeting spot or for casual gatherings.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Weekly flea marketHistoric architecturePopular meeting place

Rütimeyerplatz

microhood Overture

Spalenhof

microhood Overture

Tellplatz

Urban crossroads Overture

Tellplatz lies just southwest of Basel's medieval center and is known for its tram connections. The area has a mix of residential blocks, small shops, and casual cafes.

Cost
$$
Safety
4/5
Major tram hubLocal cafésClose to Basel SBB

Theodorskirchplatz

microhood Overture

Vogesenplatz

microhood Overture

Voltaplatz

microhood Overture

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Sources: Overture Maps | OpenStreetMap

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