Basel

Basel is a beautiful canton nestled in between the countries of Switzerland, France and Germany, on the bend of the Rhine. This is one of the most attractive Old Towns of Europe with its rich history dating back to 2000 years. On a visit to Basel, you will you’ll soon realize that this is a place where culture, heritage, and modernity peacefully go hand in hand.

When in Basel, you have to taste the beautiful food of the Roman town of Augusta that is a short journey from Basel and also taste the beautiful wine Basel is famous for. Sports enthusiasts can take a bike tour to explore the different corners of the canton.

With Basel lying on the bend of the Rhine, there are lots of places of interest and sights to visit here. Not to be mistaken, but the best means of transport for sightseeing in Basel is on foot! The Old Town has to be explored by foot as its places of interest are near each other. There are scores of museums, historical churches, art in public places and modern architecture all within walk-able distances.

To mark the meeting point of the countries France, Germany and Switzerland, you find a tall, metallic structure in front of the restaurant, Dreilandereck. To learn more about the history of Basel, make a visit to Tinguely Museum, Marktplatz and Town Hall and St Albantor. You get to see the different animals of Europe in the Zoological Garden of Basel. Then there is the Messeturm, White and Blue House, Tinguely Foutain, and many other places of interest to be explored on your visit to Basel. Only your eyes can believe the splendor and beauty the canton of Basel has to offer!

Basel can be reached through air, land or sea. There are three rail stations in Basel, and this is the reason why Basel is considered to be one of Europe’s important motorway junctions. These three stations are linked frequently by trains. There is an international airport called the Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse Freiburg to facilitate international tourists. This airport is only a 10 minute drive from downtown Basel. If you wish to travel to Basel via boat, you have to berth at Elasserrheinweg, which is close to the city center.