Basel

With excellent rail connections from Switzerland and neighbouring countries, you can reach Basel comfortably, sustainably and directly in the city centre - for a particularly stress-free journey.

The winding alleyways, medieval houses and the magnificent Basel Minster overlooking the Rhine make a stroll through the old town an experience. Discover Basel's history with every step. The cathedral is the city's landmark and dominates the cityscape with its red colour and coloured roof tiles. 

Basel has over 40 museums - including world-famous institutions such as the Fondation Beyeler, the Kunstmuseum Basel and the Museum Tinguely. International events such as Art Basel also make the city a hotspot of the cultural scene.

Whether strolling along the Rhine promenade or even jumping into the water in summer - the Rhine characterises the cityscape and offers pure quality of life in the heart of the city.

From Bauhaus and Herzog & de Meuron to spectacular museum buildings - Basel combines old and new in one of the most architecturally exciting cities in Europe. The Roche Towers, designed by Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron, are the tallest habitable buildings in Switzerland.

Basel delights with a diverse shopping mile between Spalenberg and Freie Strasse - from boutiques to delicatessens. In between, cosy cafés, brasseries and innovative restaurants invite you to linger.

Thanks to its location in the border triangle, you can also explore Alsace or the Black Forest from Basel in no time at all - ideal for day trips by train or bike.