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Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen

Inn in Basel, Switzerland

Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen is the oldest inn in Basel, Switzerland founded in 1349. It is a part of the Swiss history, because in its rooms on 13 July 1501, the ten messengers of the Federal States were received by the Baslers for a welcome drink.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1348Founded¹

Industryrestaurant¹
Websitewww.sternen-basel.ch/index_en.php
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Basel Goldener Sternen — Photo: User:Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons³

Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen is the oldest inn in Basel, Switzerland founded in 1349. It is a part of the Swiss history, because in its rooms on 13 July 1501, the ten messengers of the Federal States were received by the Baslers for a welcome drink.²

Timeline

1348Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.sternen-basel.ch/index_en.php¹
WikipediaGasthof zum Goldenen Sternen
WikidataQ20617773

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WikidataGasthof zum Goldenen Sternen on Wikidata
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WikipediaGasthof zum Goldenen Sternen on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsGasthof zum Goldenen Sternen photo by User:Mattes, CC BY 2.0 de