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Inside Background
Architecture 
Despite the fact that Basel has an intact historical center with houses more...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Culture 
Basel is a mixture of a lively, relatively small center of an agglomeration...
Last edited: 22 May 2006
Health & Safety 
Basel is a very peaceful city, relative to it's size. The rate of criminality...
Last edited: 22 May 2006
History 
Basel has a rich and colourful history. No wonder: The city is more than 2000...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 16 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
This is a few links to some tourist information about Basel: Official Website of
Last edited: 16 January 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Basel is the warmest place in Switzerland north of the Alps. The average...
Last edited: 16 January 2007
Famous events in Basel 
  Basel Carnival The most famous Basel event is the carnival ( or Basler...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The airport of Basel, so called " Euroairport Basel/Mulhouse/Fr... ( short...
Last edited: 28 January 2009
Getting Around 
The centre of Basel can easily be visited on foot, and the city authorities...
Last edited: 01 February 2007
Public Transportation 
The railway sytems, the bus transportation as well as the tram network are...
Last edited: 10 April 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis in Basel are rather expensive, but you won't need them if you return to...
Last edited: 08 January 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The Basel Jazz Festival (open air) called "em Bebbi sy Jazz" ( The Basler's...
Last edited: 10 March 2008
First-time Visitors 
Basel is not an easy city for firs-time visitors. It seems as the city would...
Last edited: 02 November 2009
Nightlife 
What to do after dinner?   If you like music you could visit the Jazz Club...
Last edited: 03 April 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
You would like to see the most quiet and beautiful corner of the city? Hardly...
Last edited: 23 May 2006
Shopping 
For shopping the so called "Freie Strasse" ,  situated between Barfüsserplatz...
Last edited: 22 May 2006
Sports & Activities 
Most popular sport in Basel is football... by far. Basel folks are fiercly...
Last edited: 15 May 2007
Bar Rouge 
Bar Rouge is a bar/club located on the 31th floor of the Messeturm, the highest...
Last edited: 10 February 2009
The Baselworld Fair 
BASELWORLD is the leading event for the watch and jewellery industry. A unique...
Last edited: 18 December 2007
Basler Zoologischer Garten 
The Zoo ( or "ZOLLI " as basel folks call it with pride) is a deeply loved...
Last edited: 09 March 2007
Jean Tinguely Museum 
Take the tram #2 or 15 to Wettsteinpl. and bus #31 or 36 to "Museum Tinguely...
Last edited: 23 October 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Basel cuisine is a mixture of French, German and Swiss cuisine. Additionally...
Last edited: 04 October 2009
Special Occasion Dining 
For elegant dining there is the most reputated Restaurant of Basel "Chez...
Last edited: 04 October 2006
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Inside Switzerland: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
  Currency  Sitting at the center of a number of Euro-driven countries...
Last edited: 24 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually pretty straightforward for nationals of most...
Last edited: 24 March 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency numbers in Switzerland are as follows: -117 for the police...
Last edited: 08 August 2007
Important Phrases 
Even though Switzerland is a very small country the mentality of the Swiss can...
Last edited: 13 August 2007
Telephones 
Payphones are owned by Swisscom and you will have no difficult in finding one...
Last edited: 16 January 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Switzerland, a charge for service is included in restaurants, bars, and...
Last edited: 30 August 2009
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