Basel Travel Forum

Hello,

I'll be on a Grand Circle Travel river cruise starting in Basel and want to know where the river cruise boats usually dock. I'm trying to figure out where to stay in Basel the day before. I can't seem to find the exact area on a map.

Can someone help?

Also, do you think doing a river cruise (Basel to Antwerp) in late November a bad idea? Is it too cold to enjoy Basel this time of the year?

Also, will the city be decorated in Christmas lights at this time?

Thanks for any help.

I can't find any info, but generally there are two (main) docking possibilities for cruises in Base. One is at the Rheinhafen/Dreiländereck (Rhine port / 3 countries corner), the other is at the Schifflände - that is just in the middle of Basel at the Mittlere Rheinbrücke - middle rhine bridge.
Both docks are good accessible via the public transport, so it wouldn't matter much where you stayed the night.
To be sure: why not ask your cruise operator?
Late November can (but must not necessarily) be quite cold. It really depends on the weather. Last year we had wonderful weather, quite warm (around 15 degrees), the year before it was bitter cold and rainy. With the right clothes it shouldn't really be a problem, either.
And yes, by late November (starting 20th of Nov) the Cristmas decorations will be up - and there is a good Christmas market on the Barfüsser Platz you may want to have a look at.

Thank you so much for your help.

I did call the cruise company but they didn't give me a name of where we will dock. I'll check back with them and see.