Best location in the border triangle
Basel, the cultural city at the Rhine is located in the heart of Europe directly on the border triangle Germany-France-Switzerland. Three countries that you can explore in Basel within one day. The Black Forest, the Vogese, Jura or Elsass are easy to get to. Basel is unique and will inspire you: Proverbial quality from Switzerland meets a multi cultural population in the border region to France and Germany. This is what makes the city unmistakably open, joyful and innovative.

Numerous landmarks promise an exciting visit including Basel's incomparable top class art and culture program: there are about 40 museums many of them with a worldwide reputation offering a broad choice of culture in a confined space. You can also discover the modern architecture of international masters like Mario Botta, Herzog & de Meuron or Renzo Piano.

Free Mobility Ticket
Basel is a city of short distances. The dense public transport network takes you quickly and in time to any location including nearby Germany and France. As a visitor of Basel it is free of charge: Every guest receives a Mobility Ticket for free use of public transport during the entire visit.

For more Information:

• Download Basel Tour-Information (pdf)

• visit the website of  Basel Tourismus