Members visited the City of Basel a short tram ride from Weil Am Rhein.  It was a public holiday in Germany and Art Basel, the Worlds largest Art Fair was taking Place.  As a result the city was very busy but temperatures approaching 38 degrees probably meant the city was less busy than expected.

Our tour started at Tinguely fountain (pictured).  Every square in Basle has a drinking water fountain (safe to drink) and with the exception of the Tinguely Fountain you are allowed to bath in the fountains

After lunch we has a tour of the Rathaus Basel (Town Hall) built1356 and its historic wall paintings.  The Rathaus is the seat of the Basle Government and Parliament.  It is particularly striking due to its Red Façade and the rich Façade paintings.