Julian’s List – Pensione Lungomare

Julian Recommends

Pensione Lungomare is located in Kleinbasel, Basel’s liveliest neighborhood. Just go up to Klybeckstrasse and head right for morning coffee, ethnic restaurants and bars. Feldbergstrasse has many small, independently run shops for clothes, records and art.

Those listings marked with * are just a few minutes walking distance from Pensione Lungomare.

COFFEE & DRINKS

Café Frühling
Breakfast served until late afternoon, open daily from 8 am, weekends from 9 am.

(Klybeckstrasse 69) www.cafe-fruehling.ch

Da Graziella
Best Sicilian coffee north of Messina, excellent pastries.

(Feldbergstrasse 74) www.dagraziella.com

Cargo Bar
Bar with occasional live acts just across the Rhine.

(Sankt Johanns-Rheinweg 46) www.cargobar.ch

OFF
Small alternative bar around the corner featuring concerts, poetry readings etc.

(Offenburgerstrasse 59) vereinoff.blogspot.com

Mitte
A great place for coffee and drinks, located in a former bank downtown, with the best selection of newspapers.

(Gerbergasse 30) www.mitte.ch

Oetlinger Buvette
Our neighborhood river bar. Great for an evening drink, snacks, open grill on the Rhine (summer only).

(Unterer Rheinweg / Oetlignerstrasse) www.oetlinger-buvette.ch

EATING

Holzpark Klybeck
Basel’s version of laid-back river subculture with bars, food stands, and concerts — fondue in winter at Hafechäs (Uferstrasse).

Gelateria di Berna
Best ice cream shop in town, just 45 seconds from your temporary home.

Schmaler Wurf
Mediterranean food with a great view (Rheingasse 10).

www.schmalewurf.ch

Gare du nord
A grand hall, part of the Badischer Bahnhof. Excellent brunch on Sundays, live soccer (Schwarzwaldallee 200).

www.garedunord.ch

GROCERIES

Noya
Just around the corner, Turkish owned, specializing in fruit and vegetables, open until 8 p.m. (except Sundays). (Bläsiring 74)

Alban Market
Fruit and vegetables, open all week until 10 p.m. (Klybeckstrasse 101)

Coop
Swiss supermarket, closes at 8 p.m. and closed on Sundays. (Klybeckstrasse 142)

MARKETS

Saturday Farmers’ Market – St. Louis
Take the bike and cross the border to this lively French market.

Marché St. Louis

Saturday Flea Market (Petersplatz)
A popular flea market with antiques, vintage, and curiosities.

Petersplatz Flohmarkt

Saturday Farmers’ Market (Matthäusplatz)
Local farmers’ market with fresh produce and regional specialties.

www.matthaeusmarkt.ch

STUFF TO DO WITH KIDS

Zoo Basel
A must-visit for families and animal lovers, with a wide variety of wildlife. (Binningerstrasse 40)

www.zoobasel.ch

Dreirosenhalle
A lively community space for culture and leisure, located under the Dreirosen Bridge.

www.dreirosen.ch/freizeithalle

Tinguely Museum
Dedicated to the works of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, combining art and mechanics. (Paul-Sacher Anlage 2)

www.tinguely.ch

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR GOING OUT

Ron Orp Basel
Tips and events around the city.

www.ronorp.ch/basel

Programmzeitung
Cultural events and program listings in Basel.

www.programmzeitung.ch

Gay Basel
Information and events for the LGBTQ+ community.

www.gaybasel.ch

INTERNET RESOURCES FOR SHOPS, BARS, ETC IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Reh4
Online guide for shops, bars, and neighborhood life in the area.

www.reh4.ch