Basel Travel Forum

hi,
I am coming to Basel next month for about a week, I am staying at Vicoria Hotel near thr Train Station, I would like to know if there is internet cafe near the station, I mean internet cafe with computers as I will not bring my lap top because it is heavy,if there is no internet caef , where is the closet one ,
Thanks for your reply
Zinduga

hi,
I am coming to Basel next month for about a week, I am wondering about the nigt life there, are there night clubs that I can go to, any recmmendation? is there any Jazz club?
Thanks for your reply
Zinduga

Help please.

How far from the city center is this hotel?

Are there good transportation? I am using the public transportation.

Many thanks

Ze

I am planning on visiting Basel this month end. Will be there for a week. Basel being border to France and Germany, Is there any good places in and around that area that I could take a quick peek and return back to Basel in the evening as I would be crashing out there during the nights.

I've got a DB ticket, Basel- Strassbourg,without any exact date (only the period) and seats. What are my actions? Should I stamp it somehow before boarding? Can I occupy any seat in the wagon of my class? Thank you.

Anyone with information for nice and reasonable rates, 2 adults, no children, near where the river boats dock for departure up the Rhine

Hi All!

Can anyone please tell me how does one reach Basel SBB train station from Basel Mulhouse airport???? Is there a train connection between them???? And if so how much does it cost???

Thanks once again!

Travellingtechie!

Hello.

I have a somewhat weird question to ask you.

There is a night train from Milan to a number of German cities continuing to the Netherlands as well. However, the timetable suggests that it only services German stations in the early morning. I know that many night trains have "maintenance stops" here and there and they spend a lot of time waiting unannounced at some stations during the night. It would be very convenient for me to get off at Basel or nearby, say Freiburg or somewhere in Northern Switzerland in the middle of the night (don't ask why, it's complicated to explain). That is why I wanted to ask you if somebody noticed this train stopping at unannounced train stations. Or do you know whom I can ask? I guess nobody would mind if I am getting OFF the train (rather than getting on, which is a problem for some night trains).

Thank you in advance
Venelin

I found the website for Parkhaus Steinen, but unfortunately I can't read the language. I am staying at a hotel nearby. How much would it cost to park here for 48 hours? Many thanks.

Hello everyone,

Within 1 week I'll be in Basel with 2 collegues of mine. I'd like to know what we should see and some tips about where to eat.

Thank you,
Laura

Hi, Driving from Munich to Basel and keep Basel as base for visiting Luzern, Zurich, Interlaken etc. Hotels around Basel seem a little more reasonable compared to Zurich. Some good hotel deals also showing up across the border in France.

Any other options for reasonable hotels/B&Bs ... how are border check points if staying in France(US passport)?

Thanks in advance!
-Nick

Hi everybody,

First time writing in this forum, and i really need any short of ideas. I will be travelling to Basel for Christmas with my wife and my two year old daughter. I've been there before so i have a short plan of going for example to Colmar (France) and Freiburg (Germany). But there will be 3 more days left free. Any ideas ? Also i plan travelling by train as i found it last time really convinient, i heard there is a prepaid pass, does it worth buying it and how can i do so (sites etc) . Do you think this is ok or a car would be necessary ? What about christmas specials around the area? (markets, festivals, events) As i will be spending my night time in Basel any suggestions for restaurants ? (local cuisine). Finally where can i get homemade chocolate ?

Thanks a lot,
Theo

Dear travelers,

This forum is dedicated to our Basel VT meet in November, 2008.

My suggested dates are 29th, 30th of November and 6th and 7th of December, during the Weihnachtsstadt Basel.

The details plan on the meeting is still open for suggestions. I was thinking to do one of the famous Basel 3-countries trip, or just stroll around the city, or the vicinity Basel Land, or some late autumn hike (but the cold weather is a concern).

So, veteran Swiss VT members, please recommend what's in your mind. I'm just a 2 year-old alien novice in Switzerland. :)

Please feel free to post your available and preferred date and I will set up in meeting page accordingly.

Cheers,
James

ps. This meeting in opened for all travelers. It's an all-day event.

I plan to spend part of a day in Basel's Old Town. I have two questions. Since I will travel to Basel on German rail from Freiburg, how far is the DB rail station from Old Town?

Are Euro's accepted in Basel without exhorbitant exchange rate (since it is the middle of Euro country). I don't expect to need Swiss francs again anytime soon, so I hope not to have to get any (or very few).

Hi
Getting married on 13th December and want to travel to somewhere snowy on 14th december for 2 or 3 nights. Is there lakes, mountains, woods near Basel? How near? will there definatley be snow? Fancy the idea of cross country skiing, tobogon, hot drinks, cakes and awesome views as well as Christmas markets....am I living in a fantasy land?? If not Basel, where do you suggest I go?
thanks
Kirk

It's just my first time going to Basel. Please help me how I can get to Alexander Hotel from Basel Airport. I would appreciate if you can give me instructions on how to get there by bus. How much would I pay if I take the bus and please give me an idea how much would it cost me if I take a cab.

Thank you very much.

Hi everybody,

We are from Malaysia - will be driving (van-6 adults, 1 kid) from AMS to Basel via Koln (German) and will be spending time in Basel for 1 or 2 nights, before heading to Paris the day after. We are is a tight budget, so we choose to drive as it would be much cheaper for the seven of us.

I hope that everything would be fine. How's the road from Cologne-Basel-Paris look like? As we come from the left-side driving country...I hope there won't be much hassle for us. Anybody want to share the experiences of driving from Germany-Basel-Paris?

Your help is very much appreciated.

We'll be travelling through Basel in the summer en route to Italy. We need a hotel with rooms that can accommodate 2 adults and 3 children, but most websites only seem to allow you to book up to 2 children. Does anyone have any suggestions, please? Many thanks.

Hi VT's!!
I am visiting Basel in the first week and a half of April. I am looking to house sit...
I will of course take good care of the house / appartment
If anyone knows of someone who wants their house to be lived in and looked after while they are away....
Alternatively, I am looking for a cheap guest house
thanks
Vivienne

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.

Can anyone advise me on renting an apartment for the month of June.

Thanks

Nick

I am looking for the name or names of tour operators who conduct sightseeing tours of Basel for my clients who have a stopover there.

Hi,
I'm planning a trip to Basel and Lucerne in May but because I need to check in for my return flight on the internet I need access to an internet cafe with a printer. Does any one know the location of an internet cafe with printer in Basel.
Thanks
Brian

We are staying in Basel for four days, we are looking to stay in the area known as the old city.
We would like a list of some good, medium priced hotels, close to transport and walking distance to the highlights of the city.
Also any advise for sight seeing during our stay would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Jacko34.

could someone please write a list of restaurants in basel with the menu prizes?thanks a lot.i'll be there from 11 to 15 febbruary (for the carnival).

hello everyone
I will be landing in euroairport on 28 December at 14:10 and I need to go to Paris. However I am a bit confused about the railstations in basel. To which railstation should I go from the airport in order to catch a train to Paris at the same day? how should I go to that trainstation and How long will it take me to get there? thanks in advance:)

We will be spending 2 nights in Basel next March and are wondering if it is possible to take a river trip into Germany for a couple of hours or 1/2 day.

Hi, on 7th of september I am planning to take a plane from Barcelona to Istanbul which has a transfer at Basel. I am a non-EU citizen and i have Schengen visa.
My question is; Do i need an extra visa to Switzerland for airport transfer?
Thanks..

Does anyone know how to get from Basel into Germany?
if so how much would it cost?

eg. im looking to get the cheapest way either directly to Berlin or across to places like Offenburg / Freiburg / Karlsruhe?

are there cheap buses in germany or is only transport the expensive Deutsche Bahn?

Hi,
My husband, baby and i will be driving from zell am see, austria (near salzburg) to basel in september for a business meeting. I looked on a website and found that it's around 391 km. Does anyone know how many hours this take for the most direct route?
Thanks.