Why Basel?

Basel lies in the Three-Country Corner of Switzerland, Germany and France, and thus in the heart of Europe.
Basel is very easy to reach:
- by plane direct to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg right at the gates to the city (15 minutes from the city centre by taxi or public transport) or via Zurich Airport (approx. 1 hour transfer by public transport to Basel SBB train station)
- by train: SBB; Deutsche Bahn; SNCF
- by car, distances from Zurich: 85 km/53 miles, Bern: 93 km/58 miles, Geneva: 240 km/150 miles, Frankfurt: 330 km/206 miles, Stuttgart: 270 km/168 miles, Mulhouse: 37 km/23 miles
All guests who book accommodation in Basel can use public transport for free with the Mobility Ticket.
Basel is a city of short routes. Much can be comfortably reached by foot.
Basel is one of Switzerland’s leading economic regions. World-renowned companies, such as Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche, have their headquarters in Basel. The Basel region also profiles itself as part of the "BioValley".
Basel is the most important exhibition town in Switzerland, with a wide selection of event venues.
The cultural and culinary offers are extraordinarily rich and varied.
Basel combines a superbly maintained Old Town with shopping facilities to satisfy every wish.
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