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New Year's Eve in Basel
Travelogue
Baselland: scenic hike (14 km)
The greatest difficulty of this hike was the choice of route. Firstly, there are many hiking trails and secondly, something interesting to see everywhere. The route taken brings something out of everything. It connects with the bliss of views on the tower, a thirst for discovery in the ruins and, last but not least, architecture and art. Truly a full hiking program.
The Gempen plateau stands like a natural ski jump between Birs and Rhine at the gates of Basel. The old Confederates made use of this platform in the Swabian War in 1499 when they observed the Swabian army from the Gempenstollen, which besieged the Solothurn Castle Dorneck. The military was also active on the Gempen plateau during the Second World War. At that time, the Swiss soldiers were watching the battles between the enemy armies of Germany and France.
Baselland: scenic hike (14 km)
The greatest difficulty of this hike was the choice of route. Firstly, there are many hiking trails and secondly, something interesting to see everywhere. The route taken brings something out of everything. It connects with the bliss of views on the tower, a thirst for discovery in the ruins and, last but not least, architecture and art. Truly a full hiking program.
The Gempen plateau stands like a natural ski jump between Birs and Rhine at the gates of Basel. The old Confederates made use of this platform in the Swabian War in 1499 when they observed the Swabian army from the Gempenstollen, which besieged the Solothurn Castle Dorneck. The military was also active on the Gempen plateau during the Second World War. At that time, the Swiss soldiers were watching the battles between the enemy armies of Germany and France.
The lookout tower is far from the only attraction in the area. The cathedral in Arlesheim, an imposing Rococo building from the 18th century, is worth a visit. The cathedral church of Arlesheim is the only cathedral in Switzerland.
architecture
The cathedral was built between 1679 and 1681 according to the plans of Franz Demess. The baroque construction was very simple and strict. The common room was accompanied by chapels, as it is today, and the walls were livened up by low galleries like those found in Jesuit churches. The cathedral has two towers, each of which is closed by a knob and a cross.
inner space
The single-nave interior is accompanied by side chapels. The premises are built in baroque style. The choir has an altar on which is surrounded by various angels. The side walls and ceiling are provided with murals or with ceiling paintings. Under the choir is the crypt, which is open to the public.
The lookout tower is far from the only attraction in the area. The cathedral in Arlesheim, an imposing Rococo building from the 18th century, is worth a visit. The cathedral church of Arlesheim is the only cathedral in Switzerland.
architecture
The cathedral was built between 1679 and 1681 according to the plans of Franz Demess. The baroque construction was very simple and strict. The common room was accompanied by chapels, as it is today, and the walls were livened up by low galleries like those found in Jesuit churches. The cathedral has two towers, each of which is closed by a knob and a cross.
inner space
The single-nave interior is accompanied by side chapels. The premises are built in baroque style. The choir has an altar on which is surrounded by various angels. The side walls and ceiling are provided with murals or with ceiling paintings. Under the choir is the crypt, which is open to the public.
architecture
The shape of the first Goetheanum (1913-1922) was strongly influenced by geometric conditions. The first Goetheanum was erected as a wooden structure that rested on a concrete base. On the night of January 1, 1923, the building was completely destroyed by arson; all that was left was the concrete base. The individual forms, however, were transformed into lively movement.
At the second Goetheanum (built in 1925-1928 as a successor to the first Goetheanum in fireproof concrete). We now find the shape of the whole building seized by this movement. In the east it resembles a closed cube, but the farther it extends to the west, the more dynamic and dynamic it becomes. In the east of the building there seemed to be something inside that would find its revelation and realization in the west. This is how two polar world forces are expressed in this building. One is self-contained, hides something in itself, tends towards heaviness (east), the other turns outward, communicates and tends towards lightness (west). But there is still a third force in this building, which seizes and connects the first two. It leads them to an increased movement.
The second Goetheanum was built as a center for worldwide anthroposophical activities.
architecture
The shape of the first Goetheanum (1913-1922) was strongly influenced by geometric conditions. The first Goetheanum was erected as a wooden structure that rested on a concrete base. On the night of January 1, 1923, the building was completely destroyed by arson; all that was left was the concrete base. The individual forms, however, were transformed into lively movement.
At the second Goetheanum (built in 1925-1928 as a successor to the first Goetheanum in fireproof concrete). We now find the shape of the whole building seized by this movement. In the east it resembles a closed cube, but the farther it extends to the west, the more dynamic and dynamic it becomes. In the east of the building there seemed to be something inside that would find its revelation and realization in the west. This is how two polar world forces are expressed in this building. One is self-contained, hides something in itself, tends towards heaviness (east), the other turns outward, communicates and tends towards lightness (west). But there is still a third force in this building, which seizes and connects the first two. It leads them to an increased movement.
The second Goetheanum was built as a center for worldwide anthroposophical activities.
Very large and extensive ruin of a castle that has been expanded over the centuries, with kennels, bastions and numerous towers on a rocky ridge above Dornach.
Very large and extensive ruin of a castle that has been expanded over the centuries, with kennels, bastions and numerous towers on a rocky ridge above Dornach.
After the bathing fun, we set off to take a closer look at Weil am Rhein and Basel.
After the bathing fun, we set off to take a closer look at Weil am Rhein and Basel.
We decided to go to the Dreiländerbrücke.
The three-country bridge connects the two twin cities Weil am Rhein on the German and Huningue on the French side of the Rhine. With a span of around 230 m and a total length of 248 m, the Dreiländerbrücke is the world's longest self-supporting pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
After visiting the bridge, we continued walking towards Basel's old town. Walking time about 1 hour
We decided to go to the Dreiländerbrücke.
The three-country bridge connects the two twin cities Weil am Rhein on the German and Huningue on the French side of the Rhine. With a span of around 230 m and a total length of 248 m, the Dreiländerbrücke is the world's longest self-supporting pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
After visiting the bridge, we continued walking towards Basel's old town. Walking time about 1 hour
We reached the historic old town via the middle bridge on the other side of the Rhine. In front of the bridge we visited St. Clara Church where we attended the closing service at 10pm. The Middle Bridge has become a symbol of the city of Basel. It was opened in 1226 and is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. From the bridge you can see the cathedral above on the other bank of the Rhine, which was our next port of call.
This old town is phenomenally beautiful!
The beautiful little streets with countless steps and the fascinating old houses are an extraordinary eye-catcher. In the streets we noticed the many fountains in the old town of Basel.
We reached the historic old town via the middle bridge on the other side of the Rhine. In front of the bridge we visited St. Clara Church where we attended the closing service at 10pm. The Middle Bridge has become a symbol of the city of Basel. It was opened in 1226 and is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. From the bridge you can see the cathedral above on the other bank of the Rhine, which was our next port of call.
This old town is phenomenally beautiful!
The beautiful little streets with countless steps and the fascinating old houses are an extraordinary eye-catcher. In the streets we noticed the many fountains in the old town of Basel.
The Münster is one of the most striking landmarks of Basel. The Münster can be seen particularly well from the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel. The minster was built from red sandstone between 1019 and 1500 in the Romanesque and Gothic style. The two towers are striking, the Martinsturm (62 m) on the right, the Georgsturm (64 m) on the left. The roofing is very striking. The colored bricks (beaver tail) form a striking pattern on the roof. In front of the Münster is the Münsterplatz, which is fenced by time-honored houses. Behind the cathedral is the Palatinate, a popular viewpoint on the Rhine and Kleinbasel. The cloister is on the right.
The Münster is one of the most striking landmarks of Basel. The Münster can be seen particularly well from the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel. The minster was built from red sandstone between 1019 and 1500 in the Romanesque and Gothic style. The two towers are striking, the Martinsturm (62 m) on the right, the Georgsturm (64 m) on the left. The roofing is very striking. The colored bricks (beaver tail) form a striking pattern on the roof. In front of the Münster is the Münsterplatz, which is fenced by time-honored houses. Behind the cathedral is the Palatinate, a popular viewpoint on the Rhine and Kleinbasel. The cloister is on the right.
The facade of the town hall was decorated with bogus architecture by Hans Bock. The 12 cantons with which Basel formed the Confederation in the past can be seen on the gables. Not only is the facade very special, but the courtyard also shines with art. In addition to the murals, I noticed the statue of Lucius Munatius Plancus in the courtyard. This was a Roman general and fought together with Caesar. I also had a wonderful view from the courtyard towards the sky. The gables form a pattern and show the tower of the town hall from a different point of view. The wall paintings are also from Hans Bock. The painting behind the staircase shows the Last Judgment.
The facade of the town hall was decorated with bogus architecture by Hans Bock. The 12 cantons with which Basel formed the Confederation in the past can be seen on the gables. Not only is the facade very special, but the courtyard also shines with art. In addition to the murals, I noticed the statue of Lucius Munatius Plancus in the courtyard. This was a Roman general and fought together with Caesar. I also had a wonderful view from the courtyard towards the sky. The gables form a pattern and show the tower of the town hall from a different point of view. The wall paintings are also from Hans Bock. The painting behind the staircase shows the Last Judgment.
The traditional New Year's Eve celebration begins in Basel at 11:30 p.m. on the Münsterplatz, where the Basel City Trombone Choir performed a few pieces from the Münster gallery. Afterwards, between 11:45 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., the Martinsturm with its large bell rings the year. The new year is finally ushered in with all the bells of the city. We did not attend the turn of the year at 00:15 with a short service (about 15 minutes) in the Münster. We were at the closing service in the St. Clara church at 10 p.m. We made our way towards the banks of the Rhine, where the traditional fireworks started at 00:30. Large crowds stood on the middle bridge. We looked for a place on the banks of the Rhine. Free mulled wine is served at the Johanniterbrücke from 11:00 p.m. and until 1:00 a.m. After the fireworks, we went back to the Womo parking space in Weil am Rhein in the freezing cold. (Walking time: 45 minutes)
The traditional New Year's Eve celebration begins in Basel at 11:30 p.m. on the Münsterplatz, where the Basel City Trombone Choir performed a few pieces from the Münster gallery. Afterwards, between 11:45 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., the Martinsturm with its large bell rings the year. The new year is finally ushered in with all the bells of the city. We did not attend the turn of the year at 00:15 with a short service (about 15 minutes) in the Münster. We were at the closing service in the St. Clara church at 10 p.m. We made our way towards the banks of the Rhine, where the traditional fireworks started at 00:30. Large crowds stood on the middle bridge. We looked for a place on the banks of the Rhine. Free mulled wine is served at the Johanniterbrücke from 11:00 p.m. and until 1:00 a.m. After the fireworks, we went back to the Womo parking space in Weil am Rhein in the freezing cold. (Walking time: 45 minutes)
The crawl tower impresses with its construction and structure. It connects the city center with the local recreation area Dreiländergarten. and the three-country laguna pool.
Today we went to the top platform which is a viewing pulpit. The view of Basel was worse than the day before.
The crawl tower impresses with its construction and structure. It connects the city center with the local recreation area Dreiländergarten. and the three-country laguna pool.
Today we went to the top platform which is a viewing pulpit. The view of Basel was worse than the day before.
We chose the return route to our home town via Lörrach - Feldberg - Donaueschingen - Rottweil
We chose the return route to our home town via Lörrach - Feldberg - Donaueschingen - Rottweil
Route
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Der Aussichtsturm ist bei weitem nicht die einzige Attraktion der Gegend. Schon der Dom in Arlesheim, ein imposanter Rokokobau aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, ist ein Besuch wert. Die Domkirche von Arlesheim ist der einzige Dom der Schweiz.
Architektur
Nach den Plänen von Franz Demess wurde der Dom zwischen 1679 und 1681 erbaut. Der barocke Bau war sehr einfach und streng. Der Einheitsraum war wie heute von Kapellen begleitet, und die Wände waren durch niedrige Emporen, wie man sie in Jesuitenkirchen antrifft, belebt. Zwei Türme weist die Domkirche auf, welche von je einem Knauf und einem Kreuz abgeschlossen werden.
Innenraum
Der einschiffige Innenraum wird von seitlichen Kapellen begleitet. Die Räumlichkeiten sind im barocken Stil erbaut. Der Chor weist einen Altar auf der mit verschiedenen Engel umrandet ist. Die Seitenwände und Decke sind mit Wandbildern beziehungsweise mit Deckenmalereien versehen. Unter dem Chor befindet sich die Gruft, die öffentlich zugänglich ist.
Architektur
Das erste Goetheanum (1913 -1922) war in seiner Gestalt stark durch geometrische Verhältnisse geprägt. Das erste Goetheanum wurde als Holzbau aufgerichtet, der auf einem Betonsockel ruhte. In der Nacht auf den 1. Januar 1923 wurde das Gebäude durch Brandstiftung vollständig zerstört; übrig blieb lediglich der Betonsockel. Die einzelnen Formen jedoch waren in lebendige Bewegung übergeführt.
Beim zweiten Goetheanum (1925-1928 als Nachfolgebau des ersten Goetheanum in brandsicher Beton errichtet). Wir finden nun die Gestalt des ganzen Baues von dieser Bewegung ergriffen. Im Osten gleicht er einem verschlossenen Kubus, der aber, je weiter er sich nach Westen erstreckt, immer bewegter und dynamischer wird. Es schiene im Osten des Baues im Inneren verborgen etwas zu entstehen, was im Westen seine Offenbarung und Verwirklichung hinaus in die Welt fände. So bringen sich in diesem Bau zwei polare Weltenkräfte zum Ausdruck. Die eine sei in sich verschlossen, verberge etwas in sich, tendiere in die Schwere (Osten), die andere wende sich nach außen, teile sich mit und tendiere in die Leichte (Westen). Doch zeige sich in diesem Bau noch eine dritte Kraft, welche die ersten beiden ergreift und verbindet. Sie führt diese in eine gesteigerte Bewegung.
Das zweite Goetheanum wurde gebaut als Zentrum zur Ausübung der weltweiten anthroposophischen Tätigkeiten.
Sehr große und weitläufige Ruine einer über die Jahrhunderte immer wieder erweiterten Burg mit Zwingeranlagen, Bastionen und zahlreichen Türmen auf einem felsigen Grat über Dornach.
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Nach dem Badevergnügen machten wir uns auf den Weg, um Weil am Rhein und Basel näher anzusehen.
Wir entschlossen uns zur Dreiländerbrücke zu gehen.
Die Dreiländerbrücke verbindet die beiden Partnerstädte Weil am Rhein auf deutscher und Huningue auf französischer Rheinseite miteinander. Mit einer Stützweite von rund 230 m und einer Gesamtlänge von 248 m ist die Dreiländerbrücke die weltweit längste frei tragende Fußgänger- und Radfahrbrücke.
Nach der Besichtigung der Brücke ging es weiter zu Fuß Richtung Basler Altstadt. Gehzeit ca. 1h
Eines der auffälligsten Wahrzeichen von Basel ist das Münster. Vom Kleinbasler Rheinufer aus ist das Münster besonders gut zu sehen. Das Münster wurde aus roten Sandsteinen zwischen 1019 und 1500 im romanischen und gotischen Stil erbaut. Markant sind die zwei Türme, zur rechten Seite ist es der Martinsturm (62 m), zur linken Seite der Georgsturm (64 m). Sehr auffällig ist die Bedachung. Die farbigen Ziegel (Biberschwanz) bilden ein markantes Muster auf dem Dach. Vor dem Münster befindet sich der Münsterplatz der von altehrwürdigen Häusern umzäunt ist. Hinter dem Münster befindet sich die Pfalz, ein beliebter Aussichtpunkt auf den Rhein und Kleinbasel. Auf der rechten Seite gelangt man zum Kreuzgang.
Die Fassade des Rathaus wurde von Hans Bock mit Scheinarchitektur verziert. An den Giebeln sind die 12 Kantone zu sehen, mit denen Basel in der Vergangenheit die Eidgenossenschaft bildete. Nicht nur die Fassade ist etwas ganz besonderes, sondern auch der Innenhof glänzt mit Kunst. Neben den Wandmalereien fiel mir die Statue von Lucius Munatius Plancus im Innenhof auf. Dieser war ein römischer Feldherr und kämpfte zusammen mit Caesar. Einen wunderschönen Blick hatte ich auch vom Innenhof in Richtung Himmel. Die Giebel bilden ein Muster und zeigen den Turm des Rathaus in einem anderen Blickwinkel Die Wandmalereien stammen auch hier von Hans Bock. Das Gemälde hinter dem Treppenaufgang zeigt das jüngste Gericht.
Die traditionelle Silvesterfeier beginnt in Basel um 23:30 Uhr auf dem Münsterplatz, wo der Stadtposaunenchor Basel von der Gallerie des Münster einige Stücke zum Besten gab. Im Anschluss, zwischen 23:45 und 23:55 Uhr, läutet der Martinsturm mit seiner großen Glocke das Jahr aus. Das neue Jahr wird schließlich mit allen Glocken der Stadt gemeinschaftlich eingeläutet. Den Jahreswechsel um 00:15 Uhr mit einem Kurzgottesdienst (etwa 15 Minuten) im Münster besuchten wir nicht. Wir waren um 22 Uhr beim Abschlußgottesdienst in der St. Clara Kirche. Sondern machten uns auf den Weg in Richtung Rheinufer, wo ab 00:30 das traditionelle Feuerwerk begann. Große Menschenmassen standen auf der Mittelbrücke. Wir suchten uns einen Platz am Rheinufer. Bereits ab 23:00 Uhr und bis 1:00 Uhr wird bei der Johanniterbrücke kostenloser Glühwein ausgeschenkt. Nach dem Feuerwerk begaben wir uns bei eisiger Kälte auf den Rückweg zum Womo Stellplatz in Weil am Rhein. (Gehzeit: 45 Minuten)
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Travelogue
Baselland: scenic hike (14 km)
The greatest difficulty of this hike was the choice of route. Firstly, there are many hiking trails and secondly, something interesting to see everywhere. The route taken brings something out of everything. It connects with the bliss of views on the tower, a thirst for discovery in the ruins and, last but not least, architecture and art. Truly a full hiking program.
The Gempen plateau stands like a natural ski jump between Birs and Rhine at the gates of Basel. The old Confederates made use of this platform in the Swabian War in 1499 when they observed the Swabian army from the Gempenstollen, which besieged the Solothurn Castle Dorneck. The military was also active on the Gempen plateau during the Second World War. At that time, the Swiss soldiers were watching the battles between the enemy armies of Germany and France.
Baselland: scenic hike (14 km)
The greatest difficulty of this hike was the choice of route. Firstly, there are many hiking trails and secondly, something interesting to see everywhere. The route taken brings something out of everything. It connects with the bliss of views on the tower, a thirst for discovery in the ruins and, last but not least, architecture and art. Truly a full hiking program.
The Gempen plateau stands like a natural ski jump between Birs and Rhine at the gates of Basel. The old Confederates made use of this platform in the Swabian War in 1499 when they observed the Swabian army from the Gempenstollen, which besieged the Solothurn Castle Dorneck. The military was also active on the Gempen plateau during the Second World War. At that time, the Swiss soldiers were watching the battles between the enemy armies of Germany and France.
The lookout tower is far from the only attraction in the area. The cathedral in Arlesheim, an imposing Rococo building from the 18th century, is worth a visit. The cathedral church of Arlesheim is the only cathedral in Switzerland.
architecture
The cathedral was built between 1679 and 1681 according to the plans of Franz Demess. The baroque construction was very simple and strict. The common room was accompanied by chapels, as it is today, and the walls were livened up by low galleries like those found in Jesuit churches. The cathedral has two towers, each of which is closed by a knob and a cross.
inner space
The single-nave interior is accompanied by side chapels. The premises are built in baroque style. The choir has an altar on which is surrounded by various angels. The side walls and ceiling are provided with murals or with ceiling paintings. Under the choir is the crypt, which is open to the public.
The lookout tower is far from the only attraction in the area. The cathedral in Arlesheim, an imposing Rococo building from the 18th century, is worth a visit. The cathedral church of Arlesheim is the only cathedral in Switzerland.
architecture
The cathedral was built between 1679 and 1681 according to the plans of Franz Demess. The baroque construction was very simple and strict. The common room was accompanied by chapels, as it is today, and the walls were livened up by low galleries like those found in Jesuit churches. The cathedral has two towers, each of which is closed by a knob and a cross.
inner space
The single-nave interior is accompanied by side chapels. The premises are built in baroque style. The choir has an altar on which is surrounded by various angels. The side walls and ceiling are provided with murals or with ceiling paintings. Under the choir is the crypt, which is open to the public.
architecture
The shape of the first Goetheanum (1913-1922) was strongly influenced by geometric conditions. The first Goetheanum was erected as a wooden structure that rested on a concrete base. On the night of January 1, 1923, the building was completely destroyed by arson; all that was left was the concrete base. The individual forms, however, were transformed into lively movement.
At the second Goetheanum (built in 1925-1928 as a successor to the first Goetheanum in fireproof concrete). We now find the shape of the whole building seized by this movement. In the east it resembles a closed cube, but the farther it extends to the west, the more dynamic and dynamic it becomes. In the east of the building there seemed to be something inside that would find its revelation and realization in the west. This is how two polar world forces are expressed in this building. One is self-contained, hides something in itself, tends towards heaviness (east), the other turns outward, communicates and tends towards lightness (west). But there is still a third force in this building, which seizes and connects the first two. It leads them to an increased movement.
The second Goetheanum was built as a center for worldwide anthroposophical activities.
architecture
The shape of the first Goetheanum (1913-1922) was strongly influenced by geometric conditions. The first Goetheanum was erected as a wooden structure that rested on a concrete base. On the night of January 1, 1923, the building was completely destroyed by arson; all that was left was the concrete base. The individual forms, however, were transformed into lively movement.
At the second Goetheanum (built in 1925-1928 as a successor to the first Goetheanum in fireproof concrete). We now find the shape of the whole building seized by this movement. In the east it resembles a closed cube, but the farther it extends to the west, the more dynamic and dynamic it becomes. In the east of the building there seemed to be something inside that would find its revelation and realization in the west. This is how two polar world forces are expressed in this building. One is self-contained, hides something in itself, tends towards heaviness (east), the other turns outward, communicates and tends towards lightness (west). But there is still a third force in this building, which seizes and connects the first two. It leads them to an increased movement.
The second Goetheanum was built as a center for worldwide anthroposophical activities.
Very large and extensive ruin of a castle that has been expanded over the centuries, with kennels, bastions and numerous towers on a rocky ridge above Dornach.
Very large and extensive ruin of a castle that has been expanded over the centuries, with kennels, bastions and numerous towers on a rocky ridge above Dornach.
After the bathing fun, we set off to take a closer look at Weil am Rhein and Basel.
After the bathing fun, we set off to take a closer look at Weil am Rhein and Basel.
We decided to go to the Dreiländerbrücke.
The three-country bridge connects the two twin cities Weil am Rhein on the German and Huningue on the French side of the Rhine. With a span of around 230 m and a total length of 248 m, the Dreiländerbrücke is the world's longest self-supporting pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
After visiting the bridge, we continued walking towards Basel's old town. Walking time about 1 hour
We decided to go to the Dreiländerbrücke.
The three-country bridge connects the two twin cities Weil am Rhein on the German and Huningue on the French side of the Rhine. With a span of around 230 m and a total length of 248 m, the Dreiländerbrücke is the world's longest self-supporting pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
After visiting the bridge, we continued walking towards Basel's old town. Walking time about 1 hour
We reached the historic old town via the middle bridge on the other side of the Rhine. In front of the bridge we visited St. Clara Church where we attended the closing service at 10pm. The Middle Bridge has become a symbol of the city of Basel. It was opened in 1226 and is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. From the bridge you can see the cathedral above on the other bank of the Rhine, which was our next port of call.
This old town is phenomenally beautiful!
The beautiful little streets with countless steps and the fascinating old houses are an extraordinary eye-catcher. In the streets we noticed the many fountains in the old town of Basel.
We reached the historic old town via the middle bridge on the other side of the Rhine. In front of the bridge we visited St. Clara Church where we attended the closing service at 10pm. The Middle Bridge has become a symbol of the city of Basel. It was opened in 1226 and is one of the oldest Rhine crossings between Lake Constance and the North Sea. From the bridge you can see the cathedral above on the other bank of the Rhine, which was our next port of call.
This old town is phenomenally beautiful!
The beautiful little streets with countless steps and the fascinating old houses are an extraordinary eye-catcher. In the streets we noticed the many fountains in the old town of Basel.
The Münster is one of the most striking landmarks of Basel. The Münster can be seen particularly well from the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel. The minster was built from red sandstone between 1019 and 1500 in the Romanesque and Gothic style. The two towers are striking, the Martinsturm (62 m) on the right, the Georgsturm (64 m) on the left. The roofing is very striking. The colored bricks (beaver tail) form a striking pattern on the roof. In front of the Münster is the Münsterplatz, which is fenced by time-honored houses. Behind the cathedral is the Palatinate, a popular viewpoint on the Rhine and Kleinbasel. The cloister is on the right.
The Münster is one of the most striking landmarks of Basel. The Münster can be seen particularly well from the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel. The minster was built from red sandstone between 1019 and 1500 in the Romanesque and Gothic style. The two towers are striking, the Martinsturm (62 m) on the right, the Georgsturm (64 m) on the left. The roofing is very striking. The colored bricks (beaver tail) form a striking pattern on the roof. In front of the Münster is the Münsterplatz, which is fenced by time-honored houses. Behind the cathedral is the Palatinate, a popular viewpoint on the Rhine and Kleinbasel. The cloister is on the right.
The facade of the town hall was decorated with bogus architecture by Hans Bock. The 12 cantons with which Basel formed the Confederation in the past can be seen on the gables. Not only is the facade very special, but the courtyard also shines with art. In addition to the murals, I noticed the statue of Lucius Munatius Plancus in the courtyard. This was a Roman general and fought together with Caesar. I also had a wonderful view from the courtyard towards the sky. The gables form a pattern and show the tower of the town hall from a different point of view. The wall paintings are also from Hans Bock. The painting behind the staircase shows the Last Judgment.
The facade of the town hall was decorated with bogus architecture by Hans Bock. The 12 cantons with which Basel formed the Confederation in the past can be seen on the gables. Not only is the facade very special, but the courtyard also shines with art. In addition to the murals, I noticed the statue of Lucius Munatius Plancus in the courtyard. This was a Roman general and fought together with Caesar. I also had a wonderful view from the courtyard towards the sky. The gables form a pattern and show the tower of the town hall from a different point of view. The wall paintings are also from Hans Bock. The painting behind the staircase shows the Last Judgment.
The traditional New Year's Eve celebration begins in Basel at 11:30 p.m. on the Münsterplatz, where the Basel City Trombone Choir performed a few pieces from the Münster gallery. Afterwards, between 11:45 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., the Martinsturm with its large bell rings the year. The new year is finally ushered in with all the bells of the city. We did not attend the turn of the year at 00:15 with a short service (about 15 minutes) in the Münster. We were at the closing service in the St. Clara church at 10 p.m. We made our way towards the banks of the Rhine, where the traditional fireworks started at 00:30. Large crowds stood on the middle bridge. We looked for a place on the banks of the Rhine. Free mulled wine is served at the Johanniterbrücke from 11:00 p.m. and until 1:00 a.m. After the fireworks, we went back to the Womo parking space in Weil am Rhein in the freezing cold. (Walking time: 45 minutes)
The traditional New Year's Eve celebration begins in Basel at 11:30 p.m. on the Münsterplatz, where the Basel City Trombone Choir performed a few pieces from the Münster gallery. Afterwards, between 11:45 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., the Martinsturm with its large bell rings the year. The new year is finally ushered in with all the bells of the city. We did not attend the turn of the year at 00:15 with a short service (about 15 minutes) in the Münster. We were at the closing service in the St. Clara church at 10 p.m. We made our way towards the banks of the Rhine, where the traditional fireworks started at 00:30. Large crowds stood on the middle bridge. We looked for a place on the banks of the Rhine. Free mulled wine is served at the Johanniterbrücke from 11:00 p.m. and until 1:00 a.m. After the fireworks, we went back to the Womo parking space in Weil am Rhein in the freezing cold. (Walking time: 45 minutes)
The crawl tower impresses with its construction and structure. It connects the city center with the local recreation area Dreiländergarten. and the three-country laguna pool.
Today we went to the top platform which is a viewing pulpit. The view of Basel was worse than the day before.
The crawl tower impresses with its construction and structure. It connects the city center with the local recreation area Dreiländergarten. and the three-country laguna pool.
Today we went to the top platform which is a viewing pulpit. The view of Basel was worse than the day before.
We chose the return route to our home town via Lörrach - Feldberg - Donaueschingen - Rottweil
We chose the return route to our home town via Lörrach - Feldberg - Donaueschingen - Rottweil
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