Basel

Europe

The charming countryside of the Basel region with its many cherry trees in spring boasts a particularly beautiful display of blooms. Germany and France, the Black Forest and Vosges Mountains are only a stone's throw away from the border city of Basel.

Information

Find More

About

Basel is Switzerland’s oldest university city. Historic landmarks of the city include the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. During a walk through the old town, past small boutiques, antique book shops but also shops of modern designers, a visit to the “Läckerli Huus” to try the traditional Basel honey …

Basel

Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE German, French, Italian and Romansh CURRENCY Swiss franc BEST TIME TO VISIT May to June and August to October NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Basel SBB railway station NEAREST AIRPORT EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (EAP) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Public wireless access points can be found at major airports, at dozens of Swiss train stations and airports, and in …

Basel

Getting Around

Airport Bus: 50 runs every seven to 30 minutes from 5am to midnight between the airport and SBB Bahnhof (Sfr4.70, 22 minutes). Buy tickets at the machine outside the arrivals hall (bills, coins and credit cards accepted). The trip by taxi costs around Sfr40. Basel hotel guests automatically receive a ‘mobility ticket’ pass, providing free transport throughout the city, operated …

Basel

History & Culture

Early civilization in Switzerland dates back to the Bronze Age, but the first true colonization occured from the Celtic tribes, who came to the area around 500 BC. These groups were known as the Helvetians, which is where “Helvetia” originated from, the name seen today on Swiss coins and stamps. The Helvetians were conquered by the Romans in 58 BC, …

Basel

Top Attractions

Old Town The part of Basel that lies roughly between the river and the old city gate at Spalentor is not large but quite atmospheric with its stone streets, medieval churches, beautifully maintained old homes, and brightly painted fountains. But leave it to Basel to introduce a thoroughly modern and whimsical fountain by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely in the midst …

Basel

error: Content is protected !!