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Basel, the Swiss capital of art and culture

Basel, the cultural capital of Switzerland

You have 4 days only? You want to visit more than one country? Basel is the name that should be on your list of towns to set camp. Perfect to visit France and Germany, from this city which is known as the Swiss capital of art and culture. There are about 40 museums, classical patrician houses and medieval churches side by side with modern buildings designed by major international architects such as Herzog & de Meuron or Renzo Piano. Top off your city tour at the Kunstmuseum Basel, known for its oldest public art collection of the world. Basel is the third most populous city of Siwtzerland.

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Known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, Basel has plenty to do if you’re that way inclined. The Doll’s House Museum on Barfüsserplatz is a high spot, as is the Franz Mäder Galerie which focuses entirely on Switzerland’s contemporary art. Discover the best of Basel by walking around the pedestrian-friendly sloped and narrow streets. Quench your thirst with the cleanest and healthiest water in the world from the outdoor fountains; it flows directly from glaciers in the Alps.

The landmarks around the Basel region are Augusta Raurica, Switzerland’s largest archaeological open-air museum and the charming town of Rheinfelden, known as a health and wellness destination. With the excellent public transport connection, the internationally renowned Vitra Design Museum, in the German city of Weil am Rhein, can be reached in a question of minutes.

To take the toll to three countries, you got to head to the French town of Colmar and experience the country-town atmosphere of the most Alsatian town in Alsace! Take a barque to discover the lovely and authentic scenery of this town located between the Vosges and the Rhine River.

Did you know that a Swiss Pass allows you to take all public transportation in Switzerland, as much as you want. Even better, the Swiss Pass will get you discounts to visit museums or when taking mountain top excursions.

The Barfuesserplatz is one of the best places to eat in Basel. Foreign cuisine is popular here; try the French L’Escargot near the Basel SBB train station and the Japanese Sakura restaurant inside the building.

The medley of sophisticated shops in Basel is sure to keep you occupied. Flit between established designers, up and coming fashions and high street favourites along the discerning streets. Seize the opportunity to buy a Swiss Rolex or Victorinox knife in Freie Strasse.

Basel Tourism
Stadt-Casino, Barfusserplatz Steinenberg, 14 CH 4010 Basel
Tel: +41 (0)6 12 68 68 68

The city’s tourist office has a helpful personnel, insider information and tips as well as handy maps and brochures. The city’s tourist office also arranges tours and excursions and is a focal point for local accommodation.

Getting to and from Basel

To Basel

From Paris	03:07
From Amsterdam	06:43
From Milan	04:04
From Frankfurt	02:54
From Berlin	07:25
From Brussels	06:33
From Munich	06:49
From Zurich	00:53
From Prague	13:15
From Geneva	02:35
From Lyon	03:33
From Interlaken	01:54
From Marseille	05:18
From Lucerne	01:01
From Cologne	03:52
From Copenhagen	15:44
From Bern	00:55
From Dijon	01:25
From Luxembourg	03:27
From Hamburg	06:30
From Dusseldorf	04:13
From Lausanne	02:08
From Dresden	08:32
From Strasbourg	01:18
From Freiburg	00:40
From Hanover	05:13
From Mannheim	02:09
From Bonn	04:21
From Mulhouse	00:21
From Karlsruhe	01:44
From Utrecht	09:47
From Saverne	01:52
From Grenchen	00:53
From Offenburg	01:13
From Selestat	00:57
From Sursee	00:54
From Fulda	04:13
From Kassel	04:16
From Dortmund	05:10
From Arnhem	05:40
From Colmar	00:45
From Namur	05:26
From Lugano	03:43
From Brugg	00:42
From Zofingen	00:41
From Delemont	00:30
From Frick	00:27
From Olten	00:24
From Leipzig	09:19
From Koblenz	03:47
From Siegburg	03:36
From Yverdon	01:46
From Chur	02:19
From Schwyz	01:57
From Sargans	01:59
From Brunnen	02:01
From Visp	02:01
From Bruchsal	02:07
From Brig	02:09
From Landquart	02:09
From Rheinfelden	00:13
From Nyon	02:26
From Thun	01:25
From Arth Goldau	01:41
From Metz	02:45
From Spiez	01:35
From Nancy	02:54
From Thionville	03:06
From Baden Baden	01:28
From Stresa	03:08
From Bellinzona	03:19
From Neuchatel (loc)	01:26
From Liestal	00:09
From Belfort-montbeliard Tgv	00:43

From Basel

To Liestal	00:16
To Rheinfelden	00:18
To Mulhouse	00:32
To Olten	00:39
To Freiburg	00:45
To Frick	00:46
To Delemont	00:46
To Lucerne	01:01
To Zurich	01:05
To Bern	01:14
To Brugg	01:27
To Thun	01:28
To Neuchatel (loc)	01:32
To Spiez	01:38
To Arth Goldau	01:40
To Zofingen	01:41
To Bad Krozingen	01:44
To Baden Baden	01:54
To Sargans	01:59
To Visp	02:00
To Sursee	02:00
To Bad Sackingen	02:08
To Schwyz	02:08
To Lausanne	02:12
To Grenchen	02:15
To Zug	02:19
To Landquart	02:25
To Biel	02:25
To Bruchsal	02:30
To Brig	02:30
To Dijon	02:36
To Geneva	02:43
To Strasbourg	02:51
To Interlaken	02:57
To Stresa	03:07
To Colmar	03:26
To Morges	03:30
To Offenburg	03:31
To Besançon	03:37
To St Gallen	03:38
To Selestat	03:42
To Lugano	03:43
To Nyon	03:44
To Montreux	03:47
To Bellinzona	03:49
To Milan	04:04
To Chur	04:10
To Goeppingen	04:11
To Saverne	04:24
To Karlsruhe	04:25
To Fulda	04:43
To Paris	04:47
To Nancy	04:55
To Metz	05:13
To Stuttgart	05:16
To Mannheim	05:19
To Thionville	05:19
To Kassel	05:22
To Lyon	05:30
To Luxembourg	05:42
To Frankfurt	05:53
To Engelberg	05:54
To St Moritz	05:57
To Ilanz	06:13
To Koblenz	06:33
To Brussels	06:35
To Dusseldorf	07:18
To Cologne	07:22
To Venice	07:39
To Munich	07:49
To Mainz	08:33
To Hanover	09:12
To Leipzig	09:23
To Nuremberg	09:46
To Berlin	10:06
To Utrecht	10:15
To Dortmund	10:35
To Hamburg	10:38
To Amsterdam	10:43
To Vienna	11:00
To Marseille	11:53
To Prague	13:18
To Dresden	13:46
To Copenhagen	16:28

Train Station(s)

Trains are a convenient way of reaching many towns and cities throughout Europe. The majority of cities in Europe have a minimum of one train station, while larger, more populated cities have two or more stations. Train stations, in general, are located in the heart of the city. Review the map below to get an idea of where the train station(s) in Basel can be found.

1) Basel Bad Bf

2) Basel Sbb

3) Basel Sb

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Good trip with no problems. | Jonathan m. | 2015/11/03
"The price was acceptable. The seat was comfortable. The baggage area was almost filled and the train was booked a little over half capacity. The train operators were polite. The windows were a little dirty, needed wiping. Announcements in English was appreciated. Good overall trip. "
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Great way to travel | James j. | 2015/10/30
"Efficient, comfortable, fast. More comfortable than airline trip to Europe. Good service, good value for the Money "
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Railing to Pairs | . | 2015/10/13
"I've travel on nicer TGV's , but it did the trick after a little confuse about getting to the right location to load. We got to the train station 1 1/2 early. Found out they post platform location 45 min. before train time. also seat numbers are located on the arm rest. It was a very good and convenience was great - the ride was on time 3 hours 5 min. would do it again. "
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Paris to Nice | Naresh Babu k. | 2015/10/01
"Good connectivity. Comfortable journey "
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Nice | Aseem g. | 2015/09/30
"It was nice experience "
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Comfortable | Alan l. | 2015/08/28
"Train was clean and comfortable "
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Dream Trip | Siraj a. | 2015/08/19
"First of all let me thank and my congratulaion to Euro rail management for providing very comfortable trip to my family .It was nice experience. My hates off to your punctuality and cleanliness . "
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Online ticket | Nabila Huda a. | 2015/07/30
"Hello! A great experience i had overall but an online ticket might be made available instead of ticket that need to be send to customer with charges. Thank you! "
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Good service | Ngoc Nam v. | 2015/07/21
"I was transit in Basel SBB for TGV train lead to Paris, It was my good choice to enjoyed the train from Luzern to Basel. "
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Europe Vacation | Kurt b. | 2015/07/19
"We used the railway from Frankfurt to Basel and then from Basel to Paris. What an excellent and stress-free to move in and around Europe. Highly recommend this way to travel. "
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