Siloturm Basel

The Siloturm, also known as the Bernoullisilo, is a historic grain silo in Basel's Kleinhüningen district on the Rhine port. Put into operation in 1926, the structure was designed by Hans Bernoulli and is notable for its architecturally refined arrangement of blind arches and a brick facade modeled on Hamburg's Speicherstadt. Originally conceived as a purely functional building, it served as an aircraft observation post during World War II. Today the listed building is a popular destination for day trips. From an observation platform 45 meters (148 feet) up, you can enjoy sweeping views of the city harbor, the Rhine, the city of Basel, and as far as the Sundgau hills and the Blauen mountain range. The location near the symbolic Dreiländereck, or Tri-Country Corner, is of particular interest, as it lets you look out over three countries. The platform is accessible during harbor tours or at summer open-air cinema events, and the Swiss Shipping Museum, Verkehrsdrehscheibe Schweiz, is also nearby.