Welcome to Basel

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Basel is the Cinderella of Switzerland, nestled on the borders of France and Germany, in the northern reaches of the country. Obscured from view for too long, Basel is now preparing for the ball and is ready to entrance all with her beauty and charm! With one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and all within easy reach of the Black Forest and the Vosges mountain range, Basel will be sure to scintillate the senses!

Facts

Population 175,000
Currency 1 CHF (Frank) = 100 Rappen
Opening hours Monday to Wednesday 09.00-18.30, Thursday and Friday 09.00-20.00 and on Saturday from 9.00-18.00, Sunday closed. The major shopping centres keep open until 20.00. Only a very few stores are open on Sundays.
Newspapers Basler Zeitung
Emergency numbers Police: 117
Fire brigade: 118
Ambulance: 144
Tourist information Stadt-Casino at Barfüsserplatz
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-18:30 Saturday 09:00-17.00 Sunday and Holidays 10:00-16:00
Adress: Steinenberg 14
Tel: +41 612 686 868