The Schalberg Cave is now a narrow, winding passage. It is located near the edge of the ridge formed by the Rauracien rock; therefore, the thickness of the cave roof …
With the establishment of the first chair for anatomy and botany in 1589 and its appointment by Caspar Bauhin (1560–1624), a medicinal garden was also created, a so-called hortus medicus. In 1692 the medicinal garden was closed.
The philosopher Friedrich Nitzsche (1844-1900) was a professor of Greek language and literature at the University of Basel. Since he lived on Spalentorweg, his commute to work led past this …
The Allschwil Forest is a forest and recreational area near the city of Basel. It extends over the Basel-Landschaft communities of Allschwil (approx. 220 hectares) and Binningen (approx. 30 hectares) and is partly protected.