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Swissotel Le Plaza Basel Explore Hotel

Basel is the centre of the idyllic three-country corner of France, Germany and Switzerland, known for its cultural highlights, museums and theatres.

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The Swissotel Basel is located close to the city center, right at the fairground and is directly connected to the Congress Center Basel. It is easily reachable by:

Car:

Exit ‘Basel Nord/Kleinhüningen’ from Hwy A5 or exit ‘Badischer Bahnhof/Basel Ost’ from Hwy A35. Self parking or valet parking is available at the car park of the fairgrounds (allowed maximum height of 2m).

Train:

The main train station ‘SBB Basel’ is approximately 2km away - take the tram Nr. 1 or Nr. 2 to Messeplatz Basel | the train station ‘Basel Badischer Bahnhof’ is approximately 1km away - take the tram Nr. 6 to Messeplatz Basel

Plane:

Basel's Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is situated approximately 8km from the hotel. A direct bus (Line Nr. 50) runs every 20 min. taking you to the SBB train Station. A taxi takes approximately 10-20 minutes to the hotel.

Public Transportation:

Several tram stations are located right outside the hotel and comfortably take you to your desired location, appointment or sightseeing spot (Tram Nr. : 1, 2, 6, 14, 15)

Swissotel Le Plaza Basel

Local Guide

Discover Switzerland's "Cultural Capital" and learn about shopping, entertainment, events and more.

Basel promises culture unlimited : the city sparkles with an incomparable programme of arts and leisure activities. Whether discovering one of the over 40 museums or taking a boat ride back to the Roman age, Basel offers unforgettable stays. The city lies in the heart of Europe, on both banks of the Rhine. It is the centre of the idyllic border triangle of France, Germany and Switzerland – lying between the Swiss Jura, Germany’s Black Forest and the Vosges in Alsace. If you like to explore a city with shopping bags in hand, Basel is the place for you: it’s easy to combine shopping with sightseeing. And there is plenty to keep you occupied: luxury brands like Hermes, Louis Vuitton or Rolex; shoes, fashion, books, gourmet, small designer shops and specialty shops.

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Local Events

4 May

Blickfang

International Design Fair in Basel.

6 May

Basler Frauenlauf

Nothing works without women! Whether a running queen, a jogger or a pleasure runner, you are a winner at the Basel Women's Run!

10 May

Fantasy Fair Basel

The Swiss Comic Con: The festival for film, game and comic fans.

11 Jun

ART Basel

Art Basel brings the international artworld together, with 291 of the world's leading galleries showing the works of over 4,000 artists.

19 Jul

Basel Tattoo

This top-quality musical event features bagpipes, brass bands and traditional folk dancing with top dance troupes from around the world and delights both young and old in equal measure.

Grand Basel

An exclusive show for automotive masterpieces in the high-end sector – from the past and the present, curated by leading experts in the field.

18 Oct

Baloise Session

Experience the unique club-like atmosphere of the BALOISE SESSION music festival, where you can get closer to the stars than at any other music event.

20 Oct

Swiss Indoors

If you enjoy tennis, this is an absolute mustsee. Experience the largest national sports event with our attractive offers. The next Swiss Indoors Basel tournament is scheduled for 20–28 October 2018.

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