Basel is a city in Switzerland, bordering Germany and France. The city of Basel is vibrant with the combination of Swiss quality and the multicultural population. Basel is undoubtedly a town of many picturesque building, designed by famous architects. The contrast between the modern city and the historic town can be seen in Basel. This pocket-size metropolis is an excellent place to visit if you are looking to explore the urban lifestyle while enjoying the traditional culture.

Airports available in Basel

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) is the main airport that serves the city of Basel. This airport is located 3.5 km northwest of the city of Basel, Switzerland, 20 km southeast of Mulhouse in France, and 46 km south-southwest of Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany. There are five levels in this airport, which is split into two sectors, the French and the Swiss sectors, where services, amenities and airport facilities are located. Some of the amenities include ATMs, currency exchange, restaurants and many more. This airport is connected to the city of Basel via bus. If you don’t have an airport transfer arranged, you can take the BVB bus line 50 to Basel downtown, which is 23 minutes from the airport.

How to get cheap flights to Basel?

It is easy to find cheap flights to Basel with the help of Traveloka. Traveloka is a search engine that will help you compare prices of flights between airlines and provides you with the best option. To find the best deal, search for the destination in the Traveloka website or the Traveloka mobile app, and it will show you the available options. You can also use the price alert feature to notify you of future price changes.

When is the best time to fly to Basel?

The temperatures in Basel vary greatly. The temperature is cold for about half of the year and with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. If you are not keen on being stuck in the cold, the very warmest time to visit Basel, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. The warmest time of year is usually mid-July where it can reach 26.1°C and rarely drop below 15.4°C at night. The busiest month to visit Basel, Switzerland in June, followed by February and October. Prices for hotels and flights might be higher. Therefore it is best to compare prices using Traveloka. However, tourists are unlikely to visit Basel in December.

What are the top things to do in Basel

BASLER MÜNSTER- If you are visiting Basel, it will not be complete if you don’t visit the Basel Munster church that was built between the years 1019 and 1500. The Romantic and Gothic styles of the cathedral give a rustic feeling as if you are transcended into a medieval movie set. The crypt, the chancel, the tomb of Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Gallus gate and the two cloisters are witness to a fascinating tale of construction over several centuries. Nowadays, the piazza in which the cathedral stands is today a favorite meeting place and is often used for concerts and events. You can also view the city from The Pfalz.

Basel Zoo – Built in 1874, the Basel Zoo is the largest zoo in Switzerland. There are more than 640 species of animals in Basel Zoo. One of the famous attractions in this zoo is the aquarium (vivarium). This aquarium has almost 500 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians, as well as king and gentoo penguins. According to the locals, the zoo’s most famous inhabitant is hands down Goma, the 60 years old first western lowland gorilla born in Europe.

Foundation Beyeler – This gallery is located 6km outside of the Basel town, on the German border. If you are an art lover, the Foundation Beyeler is a must-visit. Housed in this gallery are the spectacular modern art collection of the 20th-century dealers Ernst Beyeler and Hilda Kunz. You’ll be able to admire 23 Picassos, and paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Francis Bacon, Lichtenstein, Pollock, Warhol, Monet and Cézanne. Besides paintings, there’s an ethnological exhibition of 25 works from North America, Oceania and Africa.