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Basel
Switzerland
Europe
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- Country
- Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 47.560, 7.591
About Basel
Basel is a Rhine River cruise port in Switzerland, with a population of around 200,000 and a location close to the borders of France and Germany. It is an important hub for river cruising and is used as an embarkation, disembarkation and port of call. The city is particularly associated with cruises along the Rhine, with Basel and Amsterdam forming the endpoints of many itineraries.
River ships use several docking areas around the city. St. Johann Passagierbootterminal is typically used for passenger cruises and is the most central of the three, within walking distance of the Old Town and St. Johann's Gate. Ships also use the Dreiländereck and Klybeck docking areas, giving cruise operators different options depending on the vessel and arrangements for the visit.
Basel's Old Town is the natural place to begin exploring ashore. Basel Minster dominates the city centre with its twin towers overlooking the Rhine, while the Rathaus stands on the busy Market Square. Cafés and local vendors bring the square to life, and the surrounding cobbled streets are filled with historic buildings and smaller places to stop for a drink or something to eat.
Art and culture are a major part of the city. Basel has more than 40 museums covering a wide range of subjects, giving visitors plenty of options beyond its historic sights. The city is also the birthplace of Art Basel, the international modern and contemporary art fair that helped establish Basel as an important destination for collectors and art enthusiasts.
The Rhine is woven into everyday life here. Locals have a tradition of swimming in the river, allowing the current to carry them downstream, while the riverfront itself has bakeries, cafés, galleries and open air art. It is an easy area to explore on foot, particularly when you want a break from museums and historic buildings.
Basel suits cruisers who enjoy combining a river setting with art, architecture and city life. Whether you begin or finish your cruise here or arrive for a day ashore, the compact center makes it straightforward to explore the Old Town, see the Minster and spend time along the Rhine.