Basel: Tips from a GLANDON employee


Our insider today is Wesley Southern, Regional Supervisor at GLANDON Apartments. He has been living in the Basel area for 25 years and shares his favorite places with you.
Describe Basel in three phrases?
  • versatile
  • international
  • high quality of life
What should tenants of GLANDON in Basel have to see or experience?
  • Swimming on the Rhine (in summer of course)
  • Münster/Palatinate
  • Tinguely Fountain
It can happen in Switzerland: rain all day long! Where would you go for your visit?
To one of the many museums that Basel has to offer.

Where is the city's most beautiful vantage point?
From the Pfalz, located directly behind the Basel Cathedral, you have a magnificent view over the Old Town, far beyond the border region. I also recommend the Bruderholz viewpoint (although it is a bit out of the region).

Which Basel restaurants can you recommend?
Where's the best brunch?
Zic Zac Allschwil (All you can eat)

Do you know a good walking or hiking trail directly from the city center?
I don't know any good walking or hiking trails from Basel-Stadt. But there are numerous possibilities in Basel-Land. Take your time and also visit the surroundings – it's worth the effort!

Where do you go when you want to relax and have some peace and quiet?
If I want to have peace and quiet, I head for one of the three big parks in Basel. My favorite is the Kannenfeldpark. Or else: off to the countryside :)

Where in Basel do you take the best photos for Instagram?
  • middle bridge
  • Wettstein Bridge
  • on the ferry
Do you have a shopping tip for our tenants?
  • Manor
  • Globus
  • Freie Strasse
During which event is a visit to Basel particularly worthwhile?
I recommend a visit to Basel during the Fasnacht or the Basel Autumn Fair.

Which GLANDON apartment house do you like best in Basel?
Basically I like all apartment buildings, it always depends on the person and their wishes/needs. I would probably want to live in the «Gundeli Residence» or «St. Johann» for some time.

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