Located on the outskirts of Arlesheim and surrounded by dense woodlands, the Birseck Castle of Switzerland is a popular tourist attraction and a nationally significant heritage site. It is one of the many castles in the surroundings and is the sister castle to the nearby Burg Reichenstein.
Built over the river Rhine and crossing the border between Germany and Switzerland, Holzbrücke Bad Säckingen is a popular tourist attraction with its designation of Europe's longest wooden roofed bridge. Spanning a length of 203.7 meters (668 feet), it was built originally in 1272 and has been destroyed and replaced several times. The bridge on site today was constructed in 1700 and is a registered national monument of the country. It is a pedestrian only bridge.
Located adjacent to the Saint Johnnespark on the Rhine riverbank, the Gate of Saint John in Basel is a popular tourist attraction and an a Swiss heritage site. It is one of the three last remaining getaways in the city.
Beinwil Abbey is located within the Beinwil municipality of the Solothurn canton of Switzerland. Dating back to the 11th century, the abbey was commissioned by members of nobility. It faced a devastating fire back in the 15th Century, post which it was restored. Facing many renovation works, the abbey was finally converted into a recreation and ecumenical conference center back recently. Needless to say, it is a site of Swiss heritage.
To enjoy the rustic architecture of the houses and the quaint, cobbled streets of Saint-Ursanne, one must go through the Porte Saint-Pierre. Built in the 16th century, the gabled gate with its own clock tower has a unique beauty of its own. After passing through the arch, visitors are transported to the timeless realm of Saint-Ursanne.