Basel, Switzerland travel tips
Real traveler tips for Basel in Switzerland: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Transport in Basel
- lukas_88: Don't forget that if you stay in a hotel or hostel here, you get the BaselCard for free. It makes all the trams and buses free for your whole stay, so don't bother buying a day pass at the machines.
Activities in Basel
- sophiem: Is it actually worth swimming in the Rhine with one of those waterproof bags, or is the current too strong for a casual swimmer?
Costs in Basel
- marcov: Basels expensive even by Swiss standards... I spent 40 francs on a basic lunch today near the Rathaus.
Transport in Basel, Switzerland
- lukas_88: Don't forget that if you stay in a hotel or hostel here, you get the BaselCard for free. It makes all the trams and buses free for your whole stay, so don't bother buying a day pass at the machines.