Recreation

This is Basel.

Ferries

With the four Basel ferries, you’ll cross the Rhine river through the force of the current alone.

The journey is the reward

The four Rhine river ferries “Wild Maa”, “Leu”, “Vogel Gryff” and “Ueli” link Grossbasel to Kleinbasel. They are attached to a long wire cable and are driven purely by the current of the Rhine itself.

The ferries will silently bring you to the opposite shore all year round. Experience the way in which time seems to stand still during this brief crossing.

Münster-Fähre

Münster ferry “Leu”

Between the bridges Wettsteinbrücke and Mittlere Brücke

Tip: If you travel from Kleinbasel to Grossbasel on the Münster ferry, you will enjoy the best view of the Basel Cathedral (Münster). If you don’t want to climb the numerous steps to the Pfalz, just stay on the ferry and head back to the Kleinbasel shore.

Timetables

SummerDaily: 9.00 am to 8.00 pm
During the Basler Herbstmesse (autumn fair): 11.00 am to 10.00 pm
WinterDaily: 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

 

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Klingental-Fähre

Klingental ferry “Vogel Gryff”

Between the bridges Mittlere Brücke and Johanniterbrücke

Enchanting: During Basler Weihnacht, the Klingental ferry is transformed into a Christmas ferry.

Timetables

SummerDaily: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm (even longer operating times during good weather)
WinterDaily: 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

 

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St. Alban-Fähre

St. Alban ferry “Wild Maa”

Between the bridges Schwarzwaldbrücke and Wettsteinbrücke

History: The medieval St. Alban district on one side, modern architecture on the other. The St. Alban ferry creates a smooth transition between the contrasts.

Timetables

SummerMonday to Friday: 7.30 am to 7.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
WinterMonday to Friday: 12 noon to 4.00 pm (only during good weather)
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 11.00 am to 5.00 pm

 

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St. Johann-Fähre

St. Johann ferry “Ueli”

Between the bridges Johanniterbrücke and Dreirosenbrücke

Barrier-free: The St. Johann ferry can be safely boarded with a manual wheelchair and pushchair on both banks of the Rhine. Rails are available for heavier wheelchairs.

Timetables

SummerDaily: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm (even longer operating times during good weather)
WinterMonday to Friday: afternoon (only during good weather)
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 11.00 am to 5.00 pm 

 

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Prices

The crossing costs CHF 2 for adults and CHF 1 for children. 

Dogs and bicycles can be taken along for CHF 1 per crossing. 

School classes, nurseries and day care centres pay CHF 0.80 per child under the age of 12 or CHF 1.80 per child over the age of 12 and per accompanying person. 

Buy your ticket directly on the ferry or in advance from the Tourist Information office in the Stadtcasino at Barfüsserplatz. Season tickets for 20 trips are available for CHF 38.

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Good to know.

  • During Central European Summer Time (from the last Sunday in March) the ferries operate according to the summer timetable. In winter (from the last Sunday in October), the winter timetable applies. 

  • If the Rhine river exceeds a water level of 7.9 metres, the ferries will not run due to high water. 

  • Ring the bell on the landing pier and step aboard one of the four ferries.

  • In Basel, the ferrymen are known as Fäärimaa. According to the Basel German idiom “Tell it to the Fäärimaa”, they’ll always lend an ear to all guests on the ferry.

  • On the initiative of the Basler Künstlergesellschaft (Basel artist society), the first ferry link was established in 1854, which operated approximately at the level of today’s Wettsteinbrücke bridge.

  • Please make a reservation directly with the Ueli, Vogel Gryff and Wild Maa ferries.