Basel

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Basel, Switzerland, is a city of art and riverside beauty. The Rhine River flows through its heart, while the Kunstmuseum and Fondation Beyeler showcase world-class art collections. Basel’s old town features medieval charm, and its role as a cultural hub is celebrated in events like Art Basel. Basel’s vibrant mix of history, art, and modernity makes it a standout destination.

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Basel train holidays

  • Switzerland by Rhaetian Railway & Glacier Express

    Chur, Basel, Zermatt, Lecco, Geneva

    Travel leisurely through Switzerland across the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway from Chur to St.Moritz then to Italy, with an added dose of glamour on the Glacier Express to Zermatt.

  • Mountain lakes

    Basel, Lugano, Locarno, Zürich, Lecco

    Lake hopping is the new island hopping. Hop from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano to Lake Como, strung together by scenic Swiss railway lines.

  • Bavaria and Tyrol

    Munich, Basel, Bolzano, Innsbruck

    Travel through mountainous landscapes on picturesque railway routes to discover Bavaria and Tyrol. Hike alpine trails, wander winding streets and lively squares or cosy up with spätzle and a beer.

  • Whizz across to Switzerland for a city break in Basel. Soak up arts and culture on the tree-lined banks of the Rhine, or head out on the water for a different view of the city.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Basel

  • Old town

    Basel's old town offers pretty streets, markets, and a decorated town hall. The must-see Basel Cathedral blends late Romanesque and Gothic styles. Don’t miss the Rhine views from the Pfalz viewpoint!

  • Basel Kunstmuseum

    Basel's Kunstmuseum houses the oldest public art collection in the world. Grouped in three buildings, pieces range from the 15th to 21st-centuries and include works by Monet, van Gogh and Picasso.

  • Merian Gärten

    Explore 45-acres of greenery in Merian Gärten. Seasonal highlights include rhododendrons in spring, and plums in autumn. There's an apiary, a water mill, and a café in the 18th-century Villa Merian.

  • Exploring the Rhine

    See the Rhine on a motorless cable ferry between Kleinbasel and Grossbasel, powered by the current alone. Head to the old port after for a sunset drink; try the Gannet, a refurbished fireboat.

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