Ferries

Between Basel's five bridges across the Rhine you will find the city's four ferries, “Wilde Maa”, “Leu”, “Vogel Gryff” und “Ueli”, with which you can cross the Rhine without motorised assistance, using only the natural power of the river's current. It is not only tourists that are thrilled by this mode of transport, the inhabitants of the city also regularly use this means of transport around the city.

Take advantage of your BaselCard and get one free ferry crossing. The free guest card is included in every overnight stay and will be given to you at check-in.

More information on the BaselCard

St. Alban "Wilde Maa" ferry

Summer timetable
April – October:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Winter timetable
November – March: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Only at weekends. During the week only in good weather.

Ferries do not run when water levels are high

Münster "Leu" ferry

Summer timetable
From the beginning of summer time 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
October 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
During the Basel Autumn Fair 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Winter timetable
From the end of the Basel Autumn Fair until the beginning of March 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Basel Fasnacht Sun 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Mon 2 a.m. – 12 midnight, Tue 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Wed 11 a.m. – 12 midnight
March 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Ferries do not run when water levels are high

Klingental "Vogel Gryff" ferry

Summer timetable
April – October: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Winter timetable
November – March: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Basel Fasnacht, Morgenstraich: 2 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Ferries do not run when water levels are high

St. Johann "Ueli" ferry

Summer timetable
Daily 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., longer if required, only until 7 p.m. in poor weather

Winter timetable
Sat/Sun and public holidays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., longer if required, on weekdays only in good weather

Ferries do not run when water levels are high