COVID-19: information for keeping you safe

The COVID-19 pandemic affects travel to Switzerland. Please note the current restrictions and measures if you are planning a stay in Basel.

Dear Visitors

Good news: 

masks and COVID certificates will no longer be required to enter museums, restaurants, clubs, theatres and other cultural venues, shops and events. 

We hope you’ll find all the information you need to have a relaxed stay in Basel here. 

Welcome to Basel!

Effective since 1 April 2022:

Sanitation and protection

Please stay at home if you feel unwell, wash your hands often and keep your distance from other people.

Please also observe the rules of conduct and hygiene of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH.

Information on measures and hygiene rules in Basel in various languages: coronavirus.bs.ch. 

Entry to Switzerland

The online travelcheck allows you to check whether and under what conditions you can enter Switzerland.

Information on the current entry requirements can be found here:

Please check with your national authorities for detailed travel requirements before departure.

COVID-19 test centres for travellers

COVID-19 test centre in the city centre

Location
  • Anfos Apotheke
    Aeschenvorstadt 48
    4051 Basel
Opening hours
  • Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 5.45 pm, Saturday, from 8.30 am to 5.45 pm
Prices
  • Rapid antigen test: CHF 42.50
  • PCR test: CHF 148.50
Information and appointment bookingsWalk-in: www.anfos-apotheke.ch

 

Travel Clinic at Swiss TPH

Location
  • Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut 
    Socinstrasse 57 
    4051 Basel
Opening hours
  • Monday to Friday, from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Prices
  • PCR test (normal): CHF 161.80
  • PCR test (fast): CHF 444.85
Information and appointment bookingswww.swisstph.ch

 

Additional test locations

You can also get tested for COVID-19 in other hospitals and pharmacies in Basel. An overview of all test locations in Basel is available here.