Spalentor
A medieval city gate built around 1400, with a colorful glazed-tile roof on its tower and sculptural decoration. It is the most ornate city gate remaining in Basel.
The Spalentor was the main city gate on Basel's medieval city walls leading toward Alsace. Built around 1400, its square tower is topped with colorful glazed tiles, and statues of the Virgin Mary and prophets stand on the outer side. The heavy wooden doors and portcullis are still in place. Only three of Basel's original city gates survive, and this one is the most magnificent. It is near the university district, about a 10-minute walk from Marktplatz up the Spalen hill, passing quiet old town lanes and antique shops along the way.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Basler Fasnacht
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz
- Middle Bridge
- Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Basel Christmas Market
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
- Historical Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche