Timeline
13:20
Head to the oldest zoo in Switzerland. Arrive right when it opens at 08:00 to see the elephants and watch the monkeys solving problems for food in the Monkey House before the crowds arrive.
15:35
Walk to the restaurant near the zoo to grab lunch. The hours are Tu-Sa 10:00-sunset, so you have plenty of time to eat and digest before heading out.
16:35
Walk 15 minutes ENE to the Strassburger Denkmal. This monument was built to remember the help Strassburg received from Switzerland during the Franco-Prussian war. Position yourself to see the sun setting toward the WSW behind it.
17:50
End your walk at the Grand Café Huguenin on one of Basel's finest squares. It is a venerable coffee house with big windows, perfect for warming up with a cake and coffee after your stroll.
Local tip
The walk from the zoo to the memorial takes 15 minutes. Check the route if you are unsure of the direction. The zoo opens at 08:00, so arriving early ensures a quieter experience.
Check before you go
- Basel Zoo is open Mo-Su 08:00-17:30.
- Pavillon im Park is open Tu-Sa 10:00-sunset and Su 10:00-18:30.
- Grand Café Huguenin is open Mo-Th 07:00-19:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00, and Su 08:00-19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Basel (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).