Wildt’sche Haus

Wildt'sche Haus is a residential palace at Petersplatz with four large salons spread across two floors, furnished with painted canvas wallpaper, gilded paintings, and ornate stucco details throughout the interior. The layout and decoration follow the conventions of refined architecture from its period.

The building was constructed between 1762 and 1764 by architect Johann Jacob Fechter for silk ribbon manufacturer Jeremias Wildt-Socin. Its creation reflects the wealth that Basel's textile industry generated during that era.

The building displays artworks by skilled craftsmen, including mirrors and fireplace casings made by the Bernese sculptor Johann Friedrich Funk during the 1700s. These pieces shape the elegant character of the rooms today.

The Wildt'sche Haus Foundation manages the building at Petersplatz 13 and uses it for events and gatherings. Access depends on scheduled activities, so it is best to check availability in advance before planning a visit.

The building houses painted tile stoves from the Frisching ceramic workshop in Bern, made in 1776 and 1777 and still preserved in their original condition. These stoves rank among the finest surviving examples of this craft technique.

Location: Basel

Architects: Johann Jacob Fechter

Part of: list of cultural properties in Basel/Grossbasel West

Address: Petersplatz 13, 4051 Basel

GPS coordinates: 47.55964,7.58319

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27