The 1 Thing To Do In Basel With Kids

Close up image of handmade marbled paper from a Basel museum with text overlay, "Basel With Kids, Swiss Paper Museum."

The 1 Thing To Do in Basel with Kids.

There are loads of things to do in Basel with kids that the whole family will enjoy. I couldn’t believe how many museums you can get into for free in Basel with your Swiss Rail Pass purchase. But what will your kids enjoy the most? I’m guessing it might be the Basler Papiermühle.

Many folks make Basel, Switzerland their destination because it is so central to France, Germany & Switzerland – and the budget airlines can have jaw-dropping deals regularly. So, pack your bag, we’re headed to Basel with kids!

Basel Papiermühle.

What’s not to love!?! It’s so hands-on, and even a bit messy (but not too messy). The Basel Paper Mill Museum has fantastic exhibits, engaging historical information and knowledgeable folks able to answer your questions.

According to their website, “visitors learn everything from how to make handmade paper to the finished book. Spread over four floors, the museum offers a fascinating atmosphere with a mix of exhibition and production workshops…Children and adults are invited to try their hand as a craftsman and thus experience a visit for all the senses.”

Head to the top.

Make sure you go all the way to the top floor. It’s totally worth it! You’ll get to try your artistic hand at making marbled paper.

The video shows how a book shop in Bedfordshire, UK used to do it. The Basel Paper Museum uses a similar process. The results were the highlight of the day for us and the favorite souvenir of our Basel with kids adventure.

Don’t forget to check out all the other Basel museums you can get into for free with your Swiss Rail Pass. There are quite a few to choose from. The Paper Museum is the one museum we loved the most in Basel.