Public toilets in Basel
251 toilets are listed in Basel and within ten kilometres — 241 of them free, 102 step-free.
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The numbers at a glance
| Toilets in total | 251 |
|---|---|
| free of charge | 241 (96 %) |
| step-free | 102 (41 %) |
| Euro key required | 9 |
| with changing table | 24 |
What does a toilet cost in Basel?
In Basel almost everything is free: 96 per cent of the listed toilets cost nothing, and only 10 are marked as paid. You will rarely need change here — though it is still worth carrying some, because stations and motorway stops tend to be the exception.
Step-free access in Basel
102 toilets in Basel are marked step-free, or 41 per cent. That is a workable share but not evenly spread, so it is worth planning the route in advance rather than searching on the spot.
How dense is the coverage in Basel?
| within 1 km | 69 |
|---|---|
| within 3 km | 154 |
| within 5 km | 201 |
| within 10 km | 251 |
The centre of Basel is densely covered: 69 toilets lie within one kilometre of the city centre. On foot you are almost always a few minutes away from one.
Map of Basel
The overview map shows the centre of Basel. Individual toilets – with price, step-free access, opening hours and reviews – are in the app.
Basel compared
Among the 7 cities we list in Switzerland, Basel ranks 2 with 251 entries. The average is 193.
The full overview is on the Switzerland page.
Near Basel
If you are moving on: these cities are nearby and also covered here.
| City | Distance | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
| Freiburg | 52 km | 94 |
| Bern | 69 km | 181 |
| Zurich | 74 km | 520 |
| Lucerne | 78 km | 139 |
| Interlaken | 99 km | 66 |
Practical notes for Basel
- Euro key: 9 toilets in Basel can only be opened with one. It is a standardised key for accessible facilities in German-speaking countries, issued against proof of disability.
- Travelling with a child: 24 toilets are listed with a changing table in Basel. You can filter for this in the app.
- Without a signal: load the area around Basel once while you are on Wi-Fi. The map then works in flight mode too — abroad that saves roaming, underground it saves the moment.
- Found something that is missing? Adding a toilet takes half a minute: set the location, pick the type, done. Every entry makes Basel better for the next person.
How to find a toilet in Basel quickly
The app opens the map around where you are. You can see at a glance what is within walking distance, what it costs, whether it is step-free and whether anyone has left a review. One more tap starts navigation.
Pro adds filters — price, step-free access, changing table, opening hours and type of place — and shows the toilets in Basel as a list sorted by distance.
Common questions
- How many public toilets are there in Basel?
- 251 toilets are listed in Basel and within ten kilometres. 69 of them are in the immediate centre, within one kilometre of the middle of town.
- Are public toilets in Basel free?
- 241 of the 251 entries are marked free, which is 96 per cent. The other 10 usually charge a small amount.
- Are there step-free toilets in Basel?
- Yes, 102 toilets are marked step-free (41 per cent). The app can limit the map to those.
- Does the map work in Basel without internet?
- Yes. Once you have loaded the area it stays on your phone and works without a connection — handy underground and when travelling without a data plan.
- Do I need a Euro key in Basel?
- For 9 of the listed facilities, yes. All others are accessible without one.
- Where does the data for Basel come from?
- Mostly from OpenStreetMap, supplemented by entries from people using the app. Both are updated continuously, though a collection like this is never complete.
Data as of 26/10/2026, counted within 10 km of the city centre (47.5596, 7.5886). Entries come from OpenStreetMap and from people using the app — a collection like this is never complete, and individual entries can be out of date.