Basel is located in North
Western Switzerland and borders France and Germany. It is
a city with nearly 200,000 people and 2,000 years of history.
Basel is an industrial center and has long been the site of
major trade fairs. The Watch and Jewelry Show is one of the
most famous fairs held in the region.
Basel is located in North Western Switzerland
and borders France and Germany. It is a city with nearly 200,000
people and 2,000 years of history. Basel is an industrial
center and has long been the site of major trade fairs. The
Watch and Jewelry Show is one of the most famous fairs held
in the region. The city is also known for the oldest university
in Switzerland (Basel University, established in 1460) , and
famed as a center of the humanist movement, literature and
art. There are many historical buildings, and many art and
music events are held through out year.
Cyclists will feel home in Basel. They can not only explore
the area freely on the Three-Countries cycle routes but also
carry their bikes with them on trains.
Further information is available in this website: www.baseltourismus.ch
(English & Deutsch)
