Rheinfähre
Rheinfähre
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The four Rhine ferries cross the Rhein on four different places Contact: St. Alban Fähre: 0041 79 659 63 66 Münster-Fähre: 0041 77 400 65 41 Klingental-Fähre: 0041 79 659 63 67 St.Johan-Fähre: 0041 79 659 63 68
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Audrey W
Steinen, Germany2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was such a cool experience! It's a Rhine "cruise" on a budget! Ingenious execution of an ingenious concept. Lots of fun. Highly recommend.
Written 6 October 2023
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Illicia0825
2 contributions
May 2023
Such a scenic, unique and quick way to cross the river! Best if you come prepared with cash and not use a credit card. The other couple used a card and it took almost the entire ride to process (and the ride is not long)! They also only take Swiss Francs, so don't ask if Euro's can be used (like the gang getting on after us). We thought it was fun and would recommend it.
Written 2 June 2023
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Graham
Rugby, UK965 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This ferry of the Rhine is an indulgence, as there are plenty of bridges. However the Rhine is a very strong river, and this little ferry makes it across at its own sedate pace.
Well worth doing for the experience of crossing the Rhine.
Well worth doing for the experience of crossing the Rhine.
Written 19 May 2023
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania27,142 contributions
Dec 2022
Some small boats intended only for people, slowly crossing the Rhine. along a cable. Nothing impressive.
Written 24 February 2023
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MKTBE
Topeka, KS3,049 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
On a beautiful rainy Winter day, we were enjoying leisurely wandering around the city of Basel. We had walked along both sides of the Rhine, and decided to take the current-powered ferry across the Rhine River, back to the Munster Cathedral. It was a short, peaceful, and very inexpensive ride!
Written 5 January 2023
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Gary S
20 contributions
Aug 2022
WEW took the ferry across the RHINE after seeing the TINGLEY MUSEUM. Not expensive and takes a VERY SHORT TIME TO CROSS THE RHINE RIVER. Quite convenient
Written 19 September 2022
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Johanna-nas
Zurich, Switzerland3 contributions
Oct 2020
Just next to the bridge, you can cross the river with this nice little boat. Really easy to use, you just have to wait until the boat came. The price is not so expensive and you have a nice view on the old town.
Written 12 October 2020
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria20,943 contributions
Sep 2020
The ferry is very convenient and extremely environmentally friendly. Only the force of the current is used to cross the river. The price is also very good as for Basel. The trip itself is about 5 minutes.
Written 28 September 2020
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made2016
Piran, Slovenia148 contributions
Sep 2020
Attractive and ecological way of crossing the river like in old times. It takes just a few minutes and costs less than 2 francs. Dogs are niot allowed on board.i
Written 13 September 2020
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Phantimeyer
Stuttgart, Germany95 contributions
Jul 2020
A must do, especially now when there are fewer tourists. We crossed twice and were alone both times. Gave a chance to chat with the ferrymen. The boats are 100% clean, use the energy of the river to push them across. The view up from the water is a perspective you don't a chance to enjoy.
Written 21 August 2020
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SouthPhillyPT
Philadelphia, PA1,631 contributions
Hello fellow travelers! Among the 4 Rhine ferries, which ferry would be the best to ride in terms of sight seeing and vantage views of scenery? Thank you for your input.
Sandro S M
Valencia, Spain5 contributions
Hello, I would use the left and the right one from the old bridge (Mittlere Rheinbrücke) So you will have the nicest view to see the old town or the Münster (the old cathedral) and on both sides you can continue your sightseeing through Basel. And it's cheap anyway, you only pay about 4 $ for both rides per person. Hope it helped, wish you a great time here and best regards from a Basel citizen
wellauer
singen4 contributions
Guten Tag, ich möchte gerne die Münsterfähre benützen. Wie häufig fährt die Fähre (zu bestimmten Zeiten?) und wie lange dauert dir Überfahrt?
Ich benötige diese Daten für die Planung. Danke.
Peter Wellauer
philippe r
Strasbourg, France254 contributions
Bonjour,
Le ferry part pendant toute la journée.
Le voyage prend environ 10 mn.
Bon séjour
Sammy2722
London,Ontario
If I were to spend 2 days in Basel, what attractions would you recommend?
Regards,
Sam
tractorgirl2
Suffolk, UK35 contributions
We went on the trams - free, ask at your hotel for a travel card - encourages tourisim. The Rathaus is beautiful & well worth a visit, also the Basel Minster - be prepared to climb a lot of steps to the top though, but well worth it- the views are amazing! Get off the beaten track to the smaller cafe's & bars - much cheaper & we found more friendly. Beautiful city with lost to do.
EKA674086
Kauai, HI17 contributions
Where do the Rhine River cruise ships dock? How far from the train station in Basel? Easiest way to get to the ship docks?
Familie_Schlaepfer
Riehen, Switzerland395 contributions
From Sbb Train Station You can take the Tram 8, 11 until schifflände. About 10 minutes
Anna Maria Z
Catania, Italy230 contributions
Hi, I will be visiting Basel on the 13th December. I would like to know if there is still the Christmas decorated ferry boat which cross the river? I have been looking on internet but I can't find anything about it.
Thank you.
Oleg Y
Belgrade, Serbia2,720 contributions
Hi Anna Marie once again. You can try also the ferry boat “Klingental, Vogel Gryff” between Mittlere Brücke and Johanniterbrücke, that is very richly decorated again this year. Generally, the ferry boat operates daily from 11 am to 5 pm in Winter.
I wish You very pleasant stay in Basel.
Oleg
Annamaria65
Palermo, Italy126 contributions
Salve, non è possibile pagare in euro?
Noa T
Basel, Switzerland20 contributions
Sì, per gli adulti 1.60 Euro, per gli bambini (2-11 anni) 0.80 Euro
Can I take pram onboard? How much it costs?
Mireille A
Basel, Switzerland101 contributions
Yes you can take a pram. You may want to sit closer to the cabin for shade, and its rarely windy to the point that water splashes on deck.
can i pay by credit card? probably no?
unterwegsauftrip
39 contributions
The price is so low, they do not have CC Preise - Einzelfahrt. Erwachsene, Fr. 1.60. Kinder, Fr. -.80. Kinderwagen, Fr. -.80. Velo, Fr. -.80. Hunde, Fr. -.80.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rheinfähre
- Rheinfähre is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 20:00
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