Best Burgers in Basel: Kleinbasel to Markthalle

The best burgers in Basel are found on both banks of the Rhine: in Kleinbasel, the livelier right bank, in Grossbasel’s old town around the Marktplatz, and in the residential districts of St. Johann and Gundeldingen, the latter just behind the SBB station. The Markthalle, a food hall under a dome built in 1929 near the station, gathers more than 30 stalls under one roof.

Basel sits where Switzerland meets France and Germany, and its eating habits cross borders as easily as its trams do. That makes value a fair question: a burger priced in Swiss francs here competes with kitchens charging euros a few tram stops away. Local food traditions are seasonal. Basler Mehlsuppe, a browned flour soup, belongs to Fasnacht, the city’s carnival, and Basler Läckerli, a spiced honey biscuit, is the classic souvenir.

Burgers in Basel: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Kleinbasel, Grossbasel old town, St. Johann and Gundeldingen.
• Food hall: the Markthalle near the SBB station, with more than 30 food stalls under its 1929 dome.
• Local traditions: Mehlsuppe at Fasnacht and Basler Läckerli all year round.
• Getting around: hotel guests receive a free ticket for Basel’s public transport for the length of their stay.
• Currency: Swiss franc (CHF), even a few tram stops from the eurozone; service is included in restaurant prices.

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