The Confiseries Schiesser in Basel is one of those locations where you get a bit of each aspect of Swiss culture and heritage all in one place. It is nominally a café located right in the heart of busy Basel in the Marktplatz, but in reality, it is much more than that. Visitors who make a stop at the Confiseries Schiesser will be treated to a cross-section of Swiss history that provides an excellent starting point, or a capstone, to a more in-depth trip throughout the city.
On the first floor of this establishment, you’ll find an excellent café with a beautifully designed interior that offers a remarkable view of the city as well as great, locally made food. It’s also a popular place for singles to meet up, and a gathering place for local women because of the fantastic tea and cakes that are served here. You can also visit the upper floor to look at some artefacts of local history as well as to see authentic Swiss chocolate making in action. Truly an exciting stop to make for the Basel tourist.