Bâle Saint-Alban, Religious monastery in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
The monastery complex includes stone cloisters, chapels, and gardens situated along the banks of the Rhine River in Basel's historic district.
Founded in 1083, the monastery represents one of Switzerland's earliest religious settlements, established during a period of ecclesiastical expansion in medieval Europe.
The monastery maintains regular religious services, educational programs, and community gatherings that connect Basel residents with centuries-old traditions.
Visitors can access the monastery grounds daily from sunrise to sunset, with guided tours available through the Basel Tourism Office.
The monastery's architectural features combine religious elements from different periods, reflecting transformations in Swiss monastic practices over nine centuries.
Location: Basel-Stadt
Inception: 1083
GPS coordinates: 47.55460,7.60050
Latest update: November 21, 2025 12:47
Museum of Contemporary Art
66 m
Gate of Saint Alban
246 m
St. Alban
23 m
Salon des pianos, Basel
221 m
Tall house, with garden cabinet
94 m
Sammler fountain
75 m
Basel City Wall
263 m
Fountain Schöneck
234 m
Residential building
93 m
Heusler House
185 m
Pfeffer Court
236 m
Former ribbon factory Sarasin (1844, 1889)
116 m
Zum Schöneck house (gothic room)
220 m
Residential building Melchior Berri
258 m
Shingles Court
234 m
Bandfabrik Hoffmann (1836)
108 m
Residential houses on Zossenweglein
187 m
Zum neuen Kettenhof house
161 m
Reformed vicarage of St. Alban
132 m
Zum hohen Dolder society house
263 m
Goldener Sternen
113 m
Rychenmühle
224 m
Reformed St. Albanstift
17 m
Former ribbon factory Sarasin (youth hostel)
93 m
Ehemalige Gallizianmühle
220 m
Albankloster-Brunnen
35 m
St. Alban Pfalz
251 m
Scenic viewpoint
253 mReviews
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