Hans Im Glück Basel: Where Gourmet Burgers Meet Urban Jungle
As you may remember, Traveltomtom recently discovered a new burger restaurant in Amsterdam, Hans im Glück. Very tasty food, nice restaurants and a great atmosphere. So we didn't have to think long when we saw that there was a Hans Im Glück in Basel, where we were staying for a long weekend. A visit to Hans Im Glück simply had to happen!
About Hans Im Glück
Hans Im Glück was founded in Munich in 2010. The chain now has branches in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands. The name of the restaurant Hans Im Glück refers to a fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers. In this fairy tale Hans trades fewer and fewer valuable items and eventually becomes happier than ever without having any possessions. That’s the foundation of the success story of Hans im Glück. Good company, welcoming environment, excellent service, great food and drinks, all for a fair price. What more do you need for a fantastic night out?
Basel Branch
Originally a German chain, Hans im Glück now has more than 80 branches throughout Germany.When you're in Germany you never have to drive far to end up at a Hans im Glück. With ten branches in Switzerland and two in Austria, they are also quite well represented in these countries. One of the ten branches in Switzerland is located in Basel, right in the city center.
The restaurant in Basel is located in the city’s liveliest shopping and nightlife district. It’s located in the car-free pedestrian zone with great views of the bustling city centre. The Basel restaurant invites youto relax, stay a while and have some good food after a long shopping spree. Here you can enjoy delicious burgers, tasty salads and great snacks all in a very cozy atmosphere. Looking for a unique restaurant in Basel, check out Hans Im Glück. You can enjoy the best burgers in town and the best cocktails too. There is simply something for everyone.
New in the Netherlands
Recently, Hans im Glück has expanded to the Netherlands, where the first two branches have already opened. As you may have read on our website, we already visited the Hans Im Glück branch in Amsterdam.
Walking into the new Amsterdam branch feels like walking into a birch forest. The interior and decoration of this establishment has been really well thought out. You immediately feel welcome and at ease.
Apparently this opening in Amsterdam is a great success, because the second branch in the Netherlands was recently opened in The Hague. The second Dutch branch can be found in the heart of The Hague, located in the Passage. The Passage offers a unique shopping experience, amazing historic architecture and a very lively atmosphere. This is where you can now find Hans im Glück.
Menu
It's a burger restaurant so of course there are burgers on the menu. But there is more than just burgers. To start, you can choose your own bun. You can choose between Sourdough, Multigrain, Brioche or no-bun. In addition, they offer many different choices of hamburger types. You can choose from vegan, vegetarian, chicken fillet, smash and beef burgers.
If you don't like the burgers on their menu, you can choose to create your own burger. Besides their famous burgers they also offer loaded fries, salads and bowls. Also absolute recommendations, although the burgers are truly super tasty! If you just want to chill and have a drink, Hans Im Glück is definitely a great spot. They have the most delicious drinks and cocktails on the menu!
Our experiences
After our visit to the Amsterdam branch, we were sold! Hans Im Glück is a fantastic chain. Fun, inspiring, and welcoming restaurants combined with delicious food. After our visit to Basel, we now know for sure: if there's a Hans Im Glück, we'll be there!
We can’t wait to explore more Hans Im Glück locations!
This blog was written by travel writer and Traveltomtom team member Ashley. She was invited to dine at Hans Im Glück Basel on behalf of Traveltomtom, and wrote this blog about her experiences.