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Basel

At the opposite end of the trek lies Basel, known as the ‘Tri-Region City’, which is to say that the urban area of Basel merges Swiss, French and German parts across the borders, due to their common, shared heritage. Basel is a buzzing university town as well as an ancient bishopric centre, although today it is best known for its pharmaceutical industry.

Although industry along the Rhine is quite intense, Basel manages to preserve a lot of charm, especially in the old town centre. It is well worth spending a little extra time here if your schedule permits, to soak up the lively atmosphere and visit some of the excellent museums and galleries.

There are many hotels, inns and B&Bs in and around Basel. The area around Badischer Bahnhof is not exactly pretty, nor centrally located, so it may be better to look for a place on the shores of the Rhine, in the old town (south of the river) or nearer the SBB train station, from where it is also easy to catch the bus to the airport. However, Swiss hotel prices can be steep. For more budget-friendly options look for a place in Lörrach, just across the border in Germany, only a short tram ride away from the town centre.