The Rhine is Life

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    The Rhine bathing houses

    The Rhine bathing houses

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    The four ferries

    The four ferries

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    The border triangle and the Rhine port

    The border triangle and the Rhine port

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    The official Rhine swim

    The official Rhine swim

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    Basler Personenschifffahrt

    Basler Personenschifffahrt

The Rhine is Life

The Rhine is the true lifeblood of Basel and the city's enduring landmark. As one of the most important trading routes, it has had a huge influence on the development of the city. Today it contributes greatly to the quality of life the city offers its inhabitants and visitors alike.

 

The Rhine is the artery carrying the lifeblood of the city, it provides recreation, inspiration and has moulded the history and architecture of the city. In the summer months Basel's inhabitants, students and businessmen flock to the river's banks to sunbathe, promenade and generally let their cares melt away in the sunshine.

 

Many also indulge in a special leisure activity that brings exceptional enjoyment - a swim in the Rhine. It is often said that the Mediterranean seems very close to the city, and If you mix with Basel's inhabitants you will soon discover why.

  • The Rhine bathing houses

    Only those that have ventured into the Rhine can truly understand the soul of the city. So it's off to one of the two Jugendstil bathing houses, bathing suit on and a swift swim upriver. Then simply drift on the current until you are back to where you started from!

  • The four ferries

    Cross the river in the same way as it has been done for the last 150 years. Ring the bell on the landing pier and step aboard one of the four Rhine ferries, powered solely by the natural current of the river.

    www.faehri.ch

  • The border triangle and the Rhine port

    Experience the whole wide world in microcosm as you follow the daily events at the Rhine port. The border triangle is where the three counties Germany, France and Switzerland meet, from where container ships head out towards the North Sea and is the pick-up and drop-off points for Swiss raw materials and goods.

    www.portofbasel.ch

  • The official Rhine swim

    You can take a dip in the Rhine at any time during the summer months, however the official Rhine swim takes place only once each year. Whether young or old or somewhere in between, thousands brave the waves and join the big swim event.

  • Basler Personenschifffahrt

    This is one not to miss! On board the white fleet of ships operated by the Rhine river cruise company you can explore the city and the surrounding region from the water and at the same time indulge in delicious culinary delights.

    www.bpg.ch
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