In addition to its various cultural options, Riehen also offers a lot in terms of nature:  there's woods and meadows, agriculture, riverine landscapes and a large variety of plants and animals to be dicovered. On request we also offer specially themed tours.

Tour along the country’s borders. You'll hear about landmarks, refugees and smugglers, old and new neighbours and the dramatic time of the Second World War.

Estates – the refined life of wealthy Basel families: this tour offers you a look behind the courtyard walls of selected estates and their eventful history. We also offer special tours through the Sarasinpark and the Glögglihof.

Historic village tour marking 1000 years of Riehen - from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
An expert guide will lead you on a journey throughout Riehen‘s history, from the Church castle to the modern residential municipality.

The tour offers an insight into interesting developments in Riehen’s contemporary architecture and also leads to buildings by internationally renowned architects such as Herzog & de Meuron and Renzo Piano.

An exciting journey of discovery on two wheels: cyclists have the privilege of being able to enjoy almost all interesting places in and around Riehen from the comfort of their saddle.

With its 1000 year-old foundation walls, the village church is very much worth a visit. Other highlights include the St. Franziskuskirche and the Kornfeldkirche, both important examples of modern church architecture. Furthermore, we will also visit the Chrischonakirche in Bettingen.

Get to know the concepts and architecture of Herzog & de Meuron and the ecological functionality of the award-winning natural pool of Riehen. The one hour tour offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the special pool, that looks like "normal" waters, but that has latest technology at work to keep a steady high water quality.

Dates and booking: