Basel Port

Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland is a vibrant city and a key port located on the Rhine River. With a population of around 200,000, Basel is a cultural hub known for its art scene, museums, and architecture. The city's unique location near the borders of France, Germany, and Switzerland gives it a rich blend of cultures. Visitors can enjoy excursions to nearby attractions such as Alpnachstad for access to the scenic Pilatus Mountain, Berne, Interlaken, and Lucerne. For a taste of French culture, bus tours to Kembs in Alsace region are available. Basel is also a major cargo port, facilitating trade with ocean-going ships from Rotterdam. The city serves as the flag-state for many European river cruise ships, offering voyages between Basel and Amsterdam. Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, is just a short distance away and serves as a starting point for many river cruises. Tourists can explore Zurich's financial district, Lake Zurich, and take cruises to Vienna, Austria via the Main-Danube Canal. Additionally, bus tours from Basel to Schaffhausen provide picturesque views of the Rhine Falls.

Location

City: Basel

Region: Basel-Stadt

Country: Switzerland

Coordinates: 47.560° N, 7.591° E