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Basel
(Updated: March, 29, 2025 14:02)
Basel
Origin of Image source: jordache / PIXTA(ピクスタ)
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City Code
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BSL
Popular Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
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All Nippon Airways
Flight Time
9~13 hours
The flight time to Basel is approximately 9~13 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Basel.
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Basel
Basel is in Rhine river North west of Switzerland. Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. The Basel city is known for its many renowned museums. Basel is home to 40 museums and several other tourist attractions. Basel is the third most populous city in Switzerland. Basel has a population of around 176,117 people as per the last count in 2017. Basel occupies an area of 23.91 squared kilometers. Basel was established in the 4th century. Basel joined the Swiss Confederacy in the year 1501.
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Travel FAQs
Q. What are the fun facts about Basel?
A. It is illegal to bang your car door in Basel. Basel is located on the bank of River Rhine so there are several cruises, kayaks and skiing experiences in the city. In 1471 a chicken was found guilty of a crime because it laid a brightly coloured egg, sentencing it to be burnt on a witches stake. Basel is the warmest city in Switzerland. Women are expected to outlive their male partners by an average of six years.
Q. What are the main tourist attractions in Basel?
A. Basel’s concentration of cultural attractions makes it very unique. It has more than forty museums, for example, Kunstmuseum Basel (Museum of Art), Papiermühle (Paper Mill Museum), Vitra Design Museum, Historisches Museum (Historical Museum), Spielzeug Welten Museum (Toy Museum) and Museum für Gegenwartskunst (Museum of Contemporary Art). Some of the other tourist attractions are Rathaus (Town Hall) and Marktplat and Zoologischer Garten (Zoo) which is Basel’s largest zoo.
Q. What is the best season to travel to Basel?
A. Summers are the best to travel to Basel because of the high temperatures with average between 21 and 24 degrees celsius. Summer in Basel includes the months of June, July, August and September. During the month of June there is the Art Basel which is the biggest modern art fair in the world wide. Get your ticket for this destination during this season.