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Excursion destinations in Switzerland

Experience Switzerland up close

Switzerland is just a few minutes away from the Drei-Länder-Camp Lörrach and offers numerous possibilities for varied day trips. Whether it’s vibrant cities like Basel, nature experiences along the Rhine, or cultural attractions – many destinations are within easy reach and ideal for a spontaneous excursion.

Beyerler-Foundation
Art
Culture
Museum
Foundation Beyerler

Fondation Beyeler (5 km)

CH-4125 Riehen near Basel, Baselstrasse 101

Legendary Swiss art museum of the Foundation Beyeler. Primarily displays works of modern art. Regularly features new exhibitions and events in the park.

Tier Park Lange-Erlen

Family-friendly
Animals
Nature

Tier Park Lange-Erlen

Lange Erlen Animal Park (9 km)

CH-4058 Basel, Erlenparkweg 110

Lynx, wild boars, monkey house, insect house. Animals to pet. Many animals also roam freely in the animal park. Nearby: riverside forest, playground.

Kunstmuseum-Basel
Art
Culture
Museum
Kunstmuseum Basel

Kunstmuseum Basel (13 km)

CH-4010 Basel, St. Alban-Graben 16

Collections from the gallery, the Kupferstichkabinett (Department of Prints and Drawings), and the Holbein family spanning 7 centuries. Special exhibitions of world-renowned works. Since 2016 with 3 buildings.

Zoo-Basel

Family-friendly
Animals
Nature

Zoo Basel

Basel Zoo (14 km)

CH-4011 Basel, Binninger Str. 40

The “Zolli” is a popular destination. You will be greeted by hippos right at the entrance. Featuring a monkey house, rhinos, oceanarium, petting zoo, and crocodiles!

Water
Action
Family-friendly

Aquabasilea

Aquabasilea water worlds

(19 km)

CH-4133 Pratteln, Hardstrasse 57

Largest water park in Switzerland. With adventure pool, vitality pool, sauna world, 7 slides, 2 whitewater streams, spa, and fitness. Fun for all ages.

Augusta_Raurica
History
Culture
Walk
Augusta_Raurica

Augusta Raurica (20 km)

CH-4302 Augst, Giebenacherstr. 17

Ancient Roman city! With amphitheater, monuments, and museum (entrance fee only required there). Directly on the Rhine. To participate: bakery, Roman games, pottery, and more.

Goethenaum
Architecture
Culture
Walk
Goethenaum

Goetheanum (20 km)

CH-4143 Dornach, Rüttiweg 45

Center of Anthroposophy with an imposing building from 1928 that seems like it’s from another world. With guided tours, theater performances, a large park, and concerts.

Wasserfallenbahn
View
Hiking
Nature
Wasserfallenbahn

Wasserfallenbahn (40 km)

CH-4416 Reigoldswil, Oberbiel 62

Cable car to one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the Swiss Jura. Forest rope park and restaurants at the summit. Top: Go downhill by scooter or sled!

Rheinfall
Water
View
Nature
Rheinfall

Rhine Falls Neuhausen (96 km)

CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Rheinfallquai

Largest waterfall in Europe. You can even take a boat to the island. Combine the trip with, for example, the Sauschwänzlebahn railway, Wutach Gorge, or Lake Constance.

Frequently asked questions about excursions in the three-country region

Many excursion destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland can be reached in a short time. Thanks to its central location in Lörrach, numerous destinations are ideal for day trips without long journeys.

Yes. With the KONUS guest card you can use buses and trains in the Black Forest free of charge during your stay. This makes it easy and sustainable to reach many excursion destinations.

Yes, many destinations are easily accessible without your own vehicle. Public transport, cycle paths and well-developed hiking trails offer numerous opportunities for car-free excursions.

Yes. In the surrounding area you will find numerous family-friendly excursion destinations such as parks, nature experiences, outdoor pools, museums and leisure activities for different age groups.

You can get current information and personal recommendations at the reception of the Dreiländercamp. In addition, tourist information offices in the city of Lörrach are available to provide further information material and tips on excursion destinations in the region.