The Basel region lies in the northwestSwitzerland between the Jura Mountains and the German and French Border. The region includes the cantons Basel-Country and Basel city and parts of the cantons Aargau and Solothurn.
Regions
Subregions
Cantons
- Basel city
- Basel-Country
- Aargau, Part
- Solothurn, Part
places
Other goals
In the metropolitan area, but outside of the Switzerland there are other attractive cities:
- Bad Säckingen, Baden (region)
- Grenzach-Wyhlen, Baden (region)
- Loerrach, Baden (region)
- Rheinfelden (Baden), Baden (region)
- Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, 25 km from Basel away
- Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin), Location of the airport
background
Politically, the Basel region is not a unit, it consists of four cantons, see above.
Basel city and Basel-Country were separated after a civil war in 1833 by a resolution of the Federal Diet. To date, there has been no reunification, as the residents of Basel-Landschaft feared higher taxes. The fact is, however, that the whole region is becoming less attractive (see Wikipedia.)
In geographical terms, the Basel region is the space between the Swiss Jura, the Rhine and the French language border.
language
Basler German and Baselland German are mainly spoken, Lower Allemanic dialects, but the locals also speak written German.
getting there
By plane
The Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, which is right next to Basel in France, is the closest airport. There is also a train connection with Zurich Airport.
railroad
By train is the journey from Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Lucerne and Milan possible. There are ICE connections with Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and Hamburg, and TGV connections withParis.
In the street
Various motorways meet in Basel, including those from Germany and France.
By boat
You can go to Rheinfelden and Basel by ship via the Rhine.
By bicycle
Cycling in Switzerland The national cycle routes R2 Rhine route, R3 North-South route and R7 Jura route end or begin in Basel.
mobility
The Basel region has a well-developed public transport network, which is offered by various companies:
- Basler Verkehrsbetriebe (BVB), the local transport company of the city of Basel with 11 tram lines and several bus lines. Some buses also drive across the border, such as to Weil am Rhein or Lörrach.
- Basel-Land Transport (BLT), a private company that operates several bus routes and two tram routes in and around Basel.
- Waldenburger Bahn (WB), a narrow-gauge railway that connects Liestal with Waldenburg
- Autobus AG Liestal (AAGL), a private bus company that operates bus routes in the Liestal and Rheinfelden region, such as the Liestal regional bus or the Rheinfelden city bus
- Postbus, mainly operates a few lines outside of Basel.
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), operates most of the railway lines, including the S-Bahn network
In addition, three foreign bus companies operate cross-border routes (Basel and Rheinfelden).
A well-developed road network is available for motorists. Attention, between the Basel-Gellert and Basel-Hagnau motorway junction, as well as on the main road between Liestal and Pratteln, there are often traffic congestion. It is best to bypass these routes during rush hour.
Ships of the Basler Personenschifffahrtsgesellschaft operate between Rheinfelden and Basel.
Tourist Attractions
- The town Basel
- Wooden bridge between stone and Bad Säckingen, it is considered to be the longest covered wooden bridge in Europe
- Augusta Raurica, a Roman ruined city, largest open-air museum in Switzerland
- Grün 80, Basel / Münchenstein, a beautiful park
- The border triangle in Basel im Kleinhünigen harbor. This is where the borders of Switzerland, Germany and France meet.
- The Pratteln, Angenstein and Binnigen castles.
- The waterfalls, a mountain that is accessed by a cable car from Reigoldswil.
activities
- Hikes and bike rides in the region
- A day of wellness in the saltwater pool in Rheinfelden
- Visit the numerous museums, especially in Basel
- Visit to the Basel Zoo.
- In June 2008 it was Basel a venue for the UEFA EURO 2008.
Basel passenger shipping
From Basel you can take a passenger boat through three locks to Rheinfelden Rhine drive up. The Timetable shows aperitif rides, lunch rides, lock rides and much more. on. The Basel passenger shipping operates these lines with a total of three ships. Usually, you start in Basel at the Schifflände, or at one of the stops on scheduled trips.
Occasions
Carnival
The Fasnacht (carnival) is something special in the region. Basel in particular, which celebrates a huge carnival, but Liestal are also known for their carnival. What is special is that in some places the carnival begins about a week after Rose Monday, e.g. in Liestal and Basel. This has to do with the Reformation, as one wanted to demarcate itself from the Catholic areas. Another special feature is that all active participants masks
(Larvae), which usually consist of plaster of paris. The best-known larva is the Waggis, which is supposed to represent a farmer from Alsace. The Waggis is characterized by its bulbous nose and its giant teeth, which are mostly crooked. His hair is made of colored bast.
It is desired that you wear a "Fasnachtsplaggede", a brooch made of bronze, silver or gold, which is issued every year. The cliques (that's how the groups are called) are financially supported with their purchase price.
Liestal Carnival
The carnival parade in Liestal takes place on the Sunday after Ash Wednesday. About 100 groups take part in it. Finally, after the move, there will be a Guggen concert. But the Liestaler Fasnacht is known for the Chienbäsenumzug, during which several 10,000 flock to the small town. It always takes place in the evening. Here, fire brooms and entire fire wagons with several tons of burning wood are pulled through the town, which generate flames several meters high. Especially in the old town it gets scorching hot, which is why families with small children are best to watch each other outside the old town. As a spectator you shouldn't wear the best clothes (throwing sparks)!
Basel Carnival
At 4 a.m. after the Liestaler Fasnacht, the Morgenstraich instead of. All the lights in the city are extinguished at four o'clock sharp and a mass of people in larvae starts to move. There are pipers and drummers with lanterns who light up the city with caricatures of events of the past year. Cars and Guggen are not allowed. The Morgestraich is unique in the world, which is why tens of thousands of people flock to Basel every year. As soon as the viewer has had enough, they sit down in one of the numerous restaurants and cafés that are already open and enjoy the typical Basel Carnival dishes, such as gruel and cheesecake. The first Cortège finally begins at 8 a.m., the groups do not move from A to B, but stay everywhere in the old town. Gugges and wagons are also permitted on the Cortège. From these confetti (Räppli), sweets, oranges and much more are shot into the audience. On Tuesday evening, the huge Guggen concert takes place, at which stages are set up in three places in Basel's city center, where the Guggen play. If you want to be at the forefront at such a concert, you should go early, as thousands of people populate the seats. If you don't like the hype, it's best to do it gorseis the name given to walking downtown in search of SchiessdrägzugiThis is the term used to describe groups that consist of about three people, listen to the Guggenmusiken, which stroll through the city and give concerts in certain places, or go to the lantern exhibition on Münsterplatz In the morning on Thursday, Carnival is finally over.
As Schnitzelbangge one describes groups that play cabaret pieces in restaurants and cafés. They are all in Basler German, which is why North Germans in particular will have problems.
Autumn fair Basel
Every year in autumn the autumn fair takes place, it starts on the last Saturday of October. It is the largest fair in Switzerland and between Milan and Stuttgart. Attractions are set up in five places, from the roller coaster to the freefall tower to the children's carousel. There is also a large autumn market on St. Peter's Square.
Basel fairs
Basel has the largest trade fair location in Switzerland, more than 100,000 square meters are available. Well-known trade fairs are:
- Baselworld. The largest watch and jewelry fair in the world.
- Autumn goods fair. At the same time as the autumn fair.Price: Entry is free.
- Art Basel. A great art fair.
- ... and a few more, see here
kitchen
- Blind cow restaurant. Here you eat in the dark, the service staff make up blind people.
- Dornhof Magden restaurant. Good home cooking with a wonderful view.
More on this topic can be found at Eating and drinking in Switzerland
nightlife
security
The crime rate in the region is at the Swiss level, i.e. relatively low.
climate
The climate is relatively dry and warm; besides the Valais, it is the driest climate in Switzerland. This is characterized by the Upper Rhine Graben and the central location between the Jura mountains, the Vosges and the Black Forest.
trips
- A ride on the falls
- A ride on the Solar Bob in Langenbruck
- A hike to the Sonnenberg, with a lookout tower near Rheinfelden
