Basel cruise port guide
Founded right on the spot where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel soon became an important European hub and centre of trade due to its special location. A popular attraction in the city is Switzerland’s oldest zoo – which the locals affectionately call the ‘Zolli’. It is one of the most important zoos in Switzerland and has gained global recognition for its breeding programmes. Basel also has eight churches with historical organs that still fill the naves with excellent music today.
About Basel
Basel is Switzerland's third-largest city and primary Rhine river cruise hub, situated at the Dreiländereck where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge. It serves as the traditional western terminus for Rhine river cruises and is celebrated for its 40 museums, including the Kunstmuseum, Art Basel, and the Museum Tinguely.
The Kunstmuseum holds the finest collection of works by Hans Holbein the Younger and a superb Impressionist and Expressionist collection. The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen (accessible by tram) is among Europe's best private museums for Monet, Picasso, and Giacometti. The medieval Altstadt clusters around the Marktplatz and Münster — the cathedral terrace offers sweeping Rhine views. The Basel Carnival (Fasnacht), held in late February/early March, is one of Switzerland's most extraordinary annual spectacles.
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