Good to Know - All You Need to Know before Visiting Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Basel is the third biggest city of Switzerland. It is laying on the river Rhine at the border with France and Germany. It has a size of almost 24 km2 and is home to 173.000 inhabitants. Basel is a cultural and art hub. It represents one of the greatest art selections of Switzerland.
A big part of the city’s economy is the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The headquarters of two big world renown life science companies are based in Basel.
Basel is a city and canton at the same time. Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, you can compare them to states. Every canton has their own parliament, they make their own laws and have their own regulations.
Basel seems like a small city with well functioning infrastructure. It is by far one of the greenest cities I’ve been to. The parks and greenery in the city are astonishing. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Even going home at 1 am after a blast on the dance floor there is nothing to worry about. Basel is safe and has very low crime rates. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere in the cafes along the Rhine promenade or in any of the parks.
Basel is a city that holds on to its traditions and is still open to new innovations. You can see that by the architecture of the city. For instance at St. Alban Tal you can discover traditional houses of Switzerland with the tall new office buildings in the backdrop. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
A big part of the city’s economy is the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The headquarters of two big world renown life science companies are based in Basel.
Basel is a city and canton at the same time. Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, you can compare them to states. Every canton has their own parliament, they make their own laws and have their own regulations.
Basel seems like a small city with well functioning infrastructure. It is by far one of the greenest cities I’ve been to. The parks and greenery in the city are astonishing. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed.
Even going home at 1 am after a blast on the dance floor there is nothing to worry about. Basel is safe and has very low crime rates. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere in the cafes along the Rhine promenade or in any of the parks.
Basel is a city that holds on to its traditions and is still open to new innovations. You can see that by the architecture of the city. For instance at St. Alban Tal you can discover traditional houses of Switzerland with the tall new office buildings in the backdrop. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Good to Know - All You Need to Know before Visiting Basel
Guide Location: Switzerland » Basel
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elisabeth Els
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Guide Location: Switzerland » Basel
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Elisabeth Els
Read it on Author's Website: https://escapingworlds.com/good-to-know-all-you-need-to-know-before-visiting-basel/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Basel Historical Museum
- Haus zum Kirschgarten
- Music Museum
- Spalenberg
- Botanic Garden
- Rhine
- Trident Fountain
- Christmas Markets
- Freier Strasse
Insider Tips for Basel, Switzerland
Best Things to Do in Basel
I spent ten days housesitting for a gorgeous cat in Basel. This lovely city is often overlooked in favour of Zurich or Geneva, but it’s definitely worth a visit. While ten days is probably too long for most people, I would highly recommend spending at least two to three nights there.
11 Reasons to Enjoy Basel, Switzerland
There are 11 reasons to enjoy Basel, Switzerland. But it can really be summed up in one word: CULTURE. This is a hardworking Swiss city that knows how to enjoy the arts, nature, and history.
As it has been over three decades since I visited Basel, Switzerland’s third-largest city, I didn’t know what to expect. I had 48 hours to explore the medieval Old Town plus its bustling cosmopolitan... view more
As it has been over three decades since I visited Basel, Switzerland’s third-largest city, I didn’t know what to expect. I had 48 hours to explore the medieval Old Town plus its bustling cosmopolitan... view more
Unmissable Experiences to Truly Get to Know Basel
Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland. Right at the border to France and Germany it is a city with lots of languages and history. After Swiss German, English is the most spoken language in the city.
Basel offers a variety of activities. It is a real art hub. But no worries if you aren’t into art. There are plenty of other things that you can learn and discover about Basel.
Basel offers a variety of activities. It is a real art hub. But no worries if you aren’t into art. There are plenty of other things that you can learn and discover about Basel.
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