The Balois lovingly refer to their zoo, opened in 1874, by the diminutive Zolli. Some six thousand animals, about six hundred species, live in this park of around 11 hectares (about 28 acres). About a million people visit the Zolli every year. In numbers of visitors that puts it second only to Switzerland's most popular attraction, the Rhine Fall in Schaffhausen.

The City Golf Course is a 9 hole up to 15 hole Golf Course in the middle of Basel. Located at "Bachgraben" it is open from September to April. A game specification or membership in a Golfclub is not required. Beginners can purchase the eligibility in a simple way on the place.

Only 1 Hour drive from Basle to the famous Funpark - Europa-Park - in Rust.

Enjoy little Las Vegas in Basel.

The Grand Casino Basel is located at the "3-Länder-Eck" (the "3-country-corner") (CH,F,D)
Only 3 minutes away from the EuroAirport Basel
and only 5 minutes away from the Basel city centre

With more than 357 slot machines, 15 gambling tables, 4 bars, 3 restaurants, and eventhall, a change into the "everyday life" is guaranteed!

The musical theatre, one of the most beautiful and most modern theatre and concert halls of Switzerland, is part of the largest Swiss fair and convention enterprise. The musical theatre is done by Freddy Burger management since 1998.

Excellent shows and musicals regularly take place in the musical theatre. You find the current programme under enclosed link.

Only 1 minute footpath of the musical theatre is remotely the Dorint hotel. E.g. enjoy a fine menu in our restaurant before the performance. You find musical packages on our home page or sundries you simply call us.

Get to know Basel in a totally new and innovative way. Take a silent and environmentally friendly tour of the most attractive sights and most interesting features of Basel - never before has a combination of culture and innovative technology been so much fun. After undergoing thorough training on your personal Segway you can travel safely on the roads. You won`t want to be without your cult Segway lifestyle!

Segway City Tour 1: Old Town

Duration: approx. 1.25 - 1.5 hours Minimun no. of participants: 4, Booking required a day in advance; Costs: CHF 90.- / approx: € 55.-

Segway City Tour 2 and 3: Neighbourhoods

Duration: approx. 2 - 2.5 hours Minimun no. of participants: 4, Booking required a day in advance; Costs: CHF 120.- / approx: € 75.-

Other Tours available on request.

 More than 30 theatre and little stages. You find the current events under following links:

Approx. 40 museums in Basel, partial with world-wide reputation. The upper Rhine museum passport is accepted by almost all museums. At special exhibitions, perhaps an extra payment is required. You also receive nearer information under the appended link or directly in the hotel. A museum passport valid for 24 hours is integrated in our museum package

The musical theatre, one of the most beautiful and most modern theatre and concert halls of Switzerland, is part of the largest Swiss fair and convention enterprise. The musical theatre is done by Freddy Burger management since 1998.

Excellent shows and musicals regularly take place in the musical theatre. You find the current programme under enclosed link.

Only 1 minute footpath of the musical theatre is remotely the Dorint hotel. E.g. enjoy a fine menu in our restaurant before the performance. You find musical packages on our home page or sundries you simply call us.

Important works of art, the world of technology or dear dinosaur? With the museum passport you can experience the cultural variety of the region. Go to thrilling exhibitions, have long walks by romantic castles, castles and gardens or, only, you go to the museum briefly to glance at your favourite painting.

A 24 hour sniffing passport is included for a cost-free admission in our museum package to the museums. Please, you take into account that at special exhibitions an extra payment can be required

Basel in the 16th century. Over two hundred years have passed since that disastrous time. A history scholar and his author remember those days as which people thought the eternal one would start with darkness.

Our Hotel offers Bikes for free. Enjoy your ride close to the rhine or nearby the hotel.

Trekking excursions can be arranged according to your individual requests. Time and distance will be determined by you. Your luggage will be stowed in special harnesses on the lamas back. This will enable you to enjoy the sights unencumbered. The outstation is located on "Wasserfallen" Alp, where the lamas enjoy the outdoor life all summer. Trekking excursions can therefore also start and end on Wasserfallen. Maybe you will be able to see the lama farm on Wasserfallen during your next hiking excursion.

 You can always experience something on board of the white fleet of the Basle person shipping journey. The supply is as various as the long-standing tradition of the "Rheinschifffahrt" in Basel

Important works of art, the world of technology or dear dinosaur? With the museum passport you can experience the cultural variety of the region. Go to thrilling exhibitions, have long walks by romantic castles, castles and gardens or, only, you go to the museum briefly to glance at your favourite painting.

A 24 hour sniffing passport is included for a cost-free admission in our museum package to the museums. Please, you take into account that at special exhibitions an extra payment can be required

Basel in the 16th century. Over two hundred years have passed since that disastrous time. A history scholar and his author remember those days as which people thought the eternal one would start with darkness.