Timeline
19:48
Find the Wasserturm Bruderholz viewpoint. It sits 33 minutes from the anchor, offering a quiet spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WNW. The sky turns gold around 19:37, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the final descent at 20:18.
20:33
Head into the city center to Bodega zum Strauss. This Italian and Spanish restaurant is an 11-minute walk from the viewing area. It is open until 24:00 on weekdays, so you can enjoy a relaxed dinner in a noisy but friendly atmosphere while the city lights come on.
21:18
Walk ten minutes to Rio Bar. This pub is a classic starting point for locals and a perfect place to end the evening. Open until 02:00 on Fridays, it offers a booth for conversation or a seat at the bar to watch the night unfold.
Local tip
The walk from the Wasserturm to the city center takes about 30 minutes. If you prefer a quicker route, check the local bus or tram schedule, as walking downhill from Bruderholz can be steep in the dark.
Check before you go
- Rio Bar is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you are visiting on those days, choose another bar from the Gerbergasse area.
- Bodega zum Strauss is closed on Sundays after 21:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Basel (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).