Pfalz Terrace

Pfalz Terrace (Pfalz/Pfalzterrasse) is Basel’s classic viewpoint behind the Münster Cathedral, perched on a sandstone promontory above the Rhine. From its chestnut-shaded platform you get sweeping views of the river’s bend, the Mittlere Brücke, and the contrasting Old Town and Kleinbasel shores. It’s an easy add-on to a cathedral visit, with benches, calm atmosphere, and photo-friendly panoramas at sunset. A small lift connects to the riverbank below for strolls along the Rhine. Come for city orientation, quiet pauses, and a sense of Basel’s topography and history rather than for major attractions or facilities.