Basel – Cathedral, the Rhine, and Rowing

Our quick stop in Basel turned into a fun little adventure. It took us a while to find parking, and the first few blocks felt pretty modern and urban — but then suddenly we stepped into the real European charm. The old streets, colorful buildings, and Christmas markets being set up made it all feel festive.

We visited the Basel Minster, the big red-sandstone cathedral overlooking the river, and then walked out to the terrace for a great view of the Rhine. While we were there, we watched several teams of eight rowing their long boats up and down the river — pretty impressive to see from above.Read more