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Basel - Culture Unlimited

 

Located on the River Rhine bordering France and Germany, Basel is regarded as a lively, open-minded city full of contrasts. Switzerland’s oldest university city is known as a centre for art, music and architecture.

 

Historic landmarks of the city include the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone Town Hall and the Romanesque cathedral. In Basel’s Old Town it is easy to combine sight-seeing with great shopping, there is plenty to do and see to keep visitors occupied!

 


Things To Do

    • Visit the Museum of Cultures, one of the biggest collections in Europe devoted to the world’s different cultures.
    • You will find Basel’s Zoo right in the city centre, home to 6,000 well cared-for indigenous and exotic animals.
    • Go on a Rhine Cruise, there are plenty of boat excursions, offering great views of the city and its surroundings from the river

Our Hotel Recommendation


Hotel Victoria **** from £339
Elegant hotel centrally located opposite Basel’s main station and in walking distance to the Old Town. Enjoy a fi ne choice of traditional Swiss and international dishes in the hotel’s own restaurant. Free internet is provided, as well as a free ticket for public transport and fruits and refreshments in the lobby.

All prices are guide prices and in £ per person, based on a 2 night stay and include flights from London Heathrow to Basel, incl. breakfast.

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Basel, Switzerland

Events in 2010


22. – 25.02. 2010: Carnival (Fasnacht) - The city’s biggest street party.


16. – 20.06. 2010: Art Basel – one of the most important world fairs for 20th century art.