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Opening days in Basel: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Basel with known opening hours, 2 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Basel
0 closed · 9 open
Closed on Sunday
Nothing closes on Sunday — all 9 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Sunday
- Basel Minster11:30–16:00
- Kunstmuseum Basel10:00–18:00
- Tinguely FountainOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- SpalentorOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Museum Tinguely11:00–18:00
- Old Town Basel11:30–16:00
- Basel Zoo8:00–17:30
- Basel Botanical Garden8:00–17:00
- Mittlere BrückeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Minster | 11–16 | ✕ | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11:30–16 |
| Kunstmuseum Basel | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–20 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Tinguely Fountain | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Spalentor | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Museum Tinguely | ✕ | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–21 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 |
| Old Town Basel | 11–16 | ✕ | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11–16 | 11:30–16 |
| Basel Zoo | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 | 8–17:30 |
| Basel Botanical Garden | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Mittlere Brücke | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Basel
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Tinguely FountainOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- SpalentorOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Museum TinguelyOpen late until 21:00 on Thu
- Mittlere BrückeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Basel closed on Monday?
Some are. 2 of the 9 top sights in Basel with known hours close on Monday: Kunstmuseum Basel, Museum Tinguely. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Basel?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Basel are open: Basel Minster, Kunstmuseum Basel, Tinguely Fountain, Spalentor, Museum Tinguely, Old Town Basel, Basel Zoo, Basel Botanical Garden and 1 more.
Which attractions in Basel are open every day?
5 top sights in Basel are open all seven days: Tinguely Fountain, Spalentor, Basel Zoo, Basel Botanical Garden, Mittlere Brücke.
Which sights in Basel are open late?
Tinguely Fountain, Spalentor, Museum Tinguely, Mittlere Brücke stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-10). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Zurich).
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