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15 Mitten in der Altstadt gelegen ist das Rathaus. Der Sitz der Basler Re- gierung und des Parlaments ist mit seiner roten Fassade, seinem impo- santen Turm, den Arkaden und dem lauschigen Innenhof ein angenehmer Platz zum Verweilen. Auf dem Markt- platz zu Füssen des Rathauses wer- den wochentags frische Blumen, Obst und Gemüse feilgeboten. Bei einem Bummel durch Basel lohnt sich darüber hinaus ein Zwi- schenstopp an einem der Stadttore und bei den zahlreichen Kunstwer- ken im öffentlichen Raum. Eines davon ist der Hammering Man am Aeschenplatz. Der Riese, der acht Tonnen schwer und 13,5 Meter hoch den Hammer schwingt, ist ein Sym- bol für den Wirtschaftsstandort Basel. Als kulturelle Hochburg behei- maten Basel und Umgebung überdies eine Vielzahl an Museen – von A wie Anatomisches Museum der Universi- tät Basel bis hin zum Vitra Design Museum im nahegelegenen Weil am Rhein. Den Interessen der Basel-Besu- cher sind also definitiv keine Grenzen gesetzt. Basel ist spannend, urban und kosmopolitisch, dabei gelassen und fernab des Trubels anderer Grossstädte – eben ein Lebensgefühl im Dreiländereck. Hosting the International Sympo- sium on Dental Hygiene 2016 (ISDH), the Swiss city of Basel welcomes more than 2,500 dental hygienists from around the world from June 23 to 25, 2016. Those coming to Basel will be surprised by what this small and yet cosmopolitan city offers—a stroll through the town’s various parts will leave a host of unique and lasting impressions! Basel is a political municipality and the main city of the Canton Ba- sel-City. Following Zurich and Ge- neva, it is Switzerland’s third biggest town with a population of 175,000 in- habitants. Basel is charmingly loca- ted in the famous Dreiländereck (three-countries’corner) of Germany— France—Switzerland and divided by the river Rhine into Kleinbasel on the right riverside and Großbasel on the left riverside. The river contributes greatly to the indisputable quality of life of the city and region of Basel and is stric- tly speaking the city’s secret land- mark. It is here one understands to relax and enjoy, whether while strolling along the river bank or swimming in the Rhine. Two rare Art Nouveau bath houses invite its guests to simply take a plunge and let body and soul float. Those who pre- fer to stay dry can use one of the four pedestrian ferries to cross the river Rhine between the five bridges, just as it has been done more than 150 years ago. The so-called reaction fer- ries operate in a very ‘natural’ way: as cable ferries they use the reaction of the current of the river against a fixed tether to propel the vessel across the Rhine. No matter which part of the city visitors explore, Basel oozes world- liness and cosmopolitan flair. It of- fers one of Europe’s most beautiful and still intact old towns, with small alleys, squares and more than 180 fountains. In addition to its historic legacy, Basel also reveals impressive traces by international contempo- rary architects. Their modern de- signs and buildings blend in seam- lessly with the historic townscape which is just as much shaped by houses going back as far as the 15th - century. Basel-based architecture of- fices are currently gaining internati- onal success with their spectacular works while, at the same time, conti- nuously contributing to the city’s on- going urban development. Exploring on foot Because of Basel’s convenient size, it is best discovered on foot. Among those sights not to be missed is the Middle Bridge, the first bridge ever built on the Rhine, hence the ol- dest bridge in Basel. The bridge was inaugurated in 1226 and was used for local traffic and long-distance trade. Another historic landmark is the Basel Minster, which towers reach high above the city and add a very unique dimension to the cityscape. The former episcopal church was built between 1019 and 1500 and im- presses with its red sandstone archi- tecture and coloured roof tiles. The “Pfalz”, a terrace at the back of the Minster and above the Rhine, provi- des one of the most beautiful views onto the old town and further over the three-countries’ corner. Situated right in the middle of the old town is the Basel town hall. The 500-year-old, red brick-building with its impressive tower, arcades and beautiful inner courtyard domi- nates the market square. The town hall houses the mee- tings of the Cantonal Parliament as well as the Cantonal Government of the Canton of Basel-City. During the week, the market on the square at the feet of the town hall, sells fresh and local vegetables, fruit and flo- wers. Walking through Basel it is also well worth stopping-off at one of its many city gates and numerous works of art on public display. One of those sculptures is the so-called “Ham- mering Man” on Aeschenplatz. The giant, weighing eight tons and swin- ging his hammer at a height of 13.5 meters, acts as a symbol for Basel’s economic potential and industrial location. Furthermore, as a cultural cen- ter Basel and its surrounding area host a variety of museums—spanning from the Anatomical Museum of the University of Basel to the Vitra De- sign Museum in the nearby town of Weil am Rhein. There are no limits set for those wanting to discover Basel’s unique complexity. Basel is exciting, urban and cosmopolitan while it is at the same time relaxed and hidden away from any hustle and bustle of other major cities. ISDH 2016 sightseeing © Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock.com © Mihai-Bogdan Lazar/Shutterstock.com © Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock.com © Capricorn Studio/Shutterstock.com Abb. 1: Blick über den Rhein auf das Basler Münster. Abb. 2: Graffiti-Kunst verschönert eine alte Gebäudewand in Bandel. Abb. 3: Blick auf den Rhein. Abb. 4: Das Rathaus von Basel. Abb. 5: Blick auf das nächtliche Rheinufer. Abb. 6: Das Vitra Design Museum im nahegelegenen Weil am Rhein. Fig. 1: View up to the cityscape of Basel with its famous red sandstone cathedral. Fig. 2: View to the graffiti at the old building wall in Basel, Switzer- land. Fig. 3: View on the Rhine River. Fig. 4: The historical town hall of Basel. Fig. 5: Night view of Rhine embankment. Fig. 6: Vitra Design Museum in the nearby city of Weil am Rhein. 3 4 6