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Basel Convention Bureau

Aeschenvorstadt 36, 4010
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Top 10 reasons for Basel

Basel is a city that is equally popular with holidaymakers and business travellers. On the one hand, it has a rich cultural offering that includes world-famous museums, first-class modern architecture and exciting events. Its beautiful Old Town, the Rhine as an area for rest and relaxation, the proximity to Germany and France and a lively culinary scene make it an attractive destination as a city break. On the other hand, Basel is also the most important city in Switzerland for trade fairs and conferences. And this is no coincidence, as the central location, modern infrastructure and short distances to the city centre impress both visitors and organizers. #1 Located in the triangle where Switzerland, France and Germany meet. #2 Easy access via EuroAirport Basel or Zurich Airport (only 1 hour 15 minutes from Basel by train). #3 Headquarters of big multinationals such as Novartis, Hoffmann-La Roche, Straumann and Actelion. #4 9,800 hotel rooms, 1,000 of which are within walking distance of the Congress Center Basel #5 Basel is regarded as the cultural capital of Switzerland, not least on account of its 40 or so museums – some with an international reputation. #6 BaselCard included in your overnight stay for free use of public transport and 50% discount on cultural and leisure attractions. #7 Basel is Switzerland's oldest university city (more than 550 years) and one of Europe's leading teaching and research locations. #8 Congress Center Basel covers a larger area than any other congress venue in Switzerland and is located in the heart of the city. #9 Basel is a key location for the life sciences industry and features the highest concentration of life sciences companies in all of Europe. #10 Congress receives financial support from Basel city authorities.

Venue Details

Hotels62
Convention center107,643 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms9,800
Guest rooms at 1 hotel264
Special event venues42
Average room rateCHF 220.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants380
Daily food costCHF 40.00
Tax rate7.7%
Venue typeCVB
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High season
May 01 - May 31Jun 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Dec 01 - Dec 15Jan 16 - Jan 31Mar 01 - Mar 31Apr 01 - Apr 30Aug 16 - Aug 31Feb 01 - Feb 28
Low season
Aug 01 - Aug 15Dec 16 - Dec 31Jul 01 - Jul 31Jan 01 - Jan 15

Getting Here

Distance from Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport 7 mi
Distance from Zurich Airport airport 53 mi
Distance from Geneva Airport airport 156 mi

Location

Local Attractions

City tour through the old town
City tour through the old town
Historical landmark
2 hrs
Our tour takes you from the famous Tinguely fountain, past the cathedral and Münsterplatz, to City Hall and through the winding streets and alleyways of the well-preserved mediaeval Old Town. Bringing history to life!
Basel, CH
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City tour in a vintage tram
City tour in a vintage tram
Historical landmark
1 hr
Basel is full of surprises! A trip in one of our vintage trams from the 1920s gives you an entirely different perspective of the city. Discover the fascinating history of the city, from both ancient and more modern times, and enjoy the ride!
Basel, CH
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City Treasure Hunt
City Treasure Hunt
Recreation
2 hrs
On our treasure hunt you will have the opportunity to explore Basel under your own steam, but with a little guidance. After a short briefing, our treasure hunters, armed with their city maps, various location descriptions and a Polaroid camera, are sent on their way. The short dash through the streets of Basel is aimed at discovering concealed treasures of the city, along the way solving tricky clues and finding answers to the most varied of questions. The main prerequisites are team spirit, a good sense of direction and creativity
CH
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Rhine Cruises
Recreation
1 hr
From April to October the company Basler Personenschifffahrt offers regular cruises on the Rhine. Enjoy the Rhine on a trip through the locks at Birsfelden on the way to Rheinfelden or discover the city and region from the water on a harbour cruise as far as the border triangle. A varied programme of on-board entertainment provides fun and enjoyment in the evenings!
CH
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Basel Zoo
Basel Zoo
Recreation
2 hrs
Basel Zoo is a popular excursion destination and well worth a visit at any time of year. In the summer months the park is an ideal place to stroll in the open air, in the winter months the various animal houses guarantee up close and personal encounters with a wide variety of animals. If you wish to discover an underwater world, there are several underwater creatures to discover at the vivarium. The recently rebuilt lion enclosure, “Gamgoas”, and the newly opened monkey house are two attractions worth a special mention.
Binningerstrasse 40
Postfach
Basel, CH 4011
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Architectural tour
Architectural tour
Museum
2 hrs
If you have a passion for architecture, Basel is right up your street with fabulous architecture - because this city welcomes the new. On our tour you will be able to learn more about the fantastic modern buildings in the city, which provide a stunning contrast to the many buildings dating back as far as the 15th century. Local architects such as the famous duos Herzog & de Meuron, Morger & Degelo or Diener & Diener thrill the world with buildings that delight the senses and are particularly committed to improving and developing their native region. However, it is not only local architects that have left their mark on the city and its suburbs in recent years - award-winning foreign architects such as Richard Meier, Frank O. Gehry and Zaha Hadid have also been attracted by Basel's beauty.
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Tinguely Museum
Tinguely Museum
Museum
2 hrs
Situated directly on the Rhine, the Museum Tinguely, built after plans by the Ticinese architect Mario Botta, houses the greatest collection of works by Jean Tinguely (1925–1991), one of the most innovative and important Swiss artists of the 20th century. The permanent exhibition presents a survey of his oeuvre spanning four decades. Special exhibitions show a wide range of artists and subjects including Marcel Duchamp and Kurt Schwitters who influenced Tinguely significantly, companions such as Arman, Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein as well as current art trends along Tinguely’s ideas.
Paul Sacher-Anlage 2
Postfach 3255
Basel, CH 4002
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Fondation Beyeler
Fondation Beyeler
Museum
2 hrs
By building Renzo Piano’s museum in 1997, the Fondation Beyeler made its collection accessible to the public. The 230-odd works of classic modernism reflect the views of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler on 20th-century art and highlight features typical of the period: from Monet, Cézanne and van Gogh to Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein and Bacon. The paintings appear alongside tribal art from Africa, Oceania and Alaska.
Baselstrasse 101
Riehen / Basel, CH 4125
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Kunstmuseum
Kunstmuseum
Museum
2 hrs
The Kunstmuseum Basel is the oldest publicly accessible art collection in the world. A guided tour will provide you with more information on this institution, the focus of which is paintings and graphic art by artists from the Upper Rhine region from 1400 to 1600 and the art of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is home to the largest collection in the world of works by the Holbein family. The Renaissance period is also represented by works by Witz, Cranach the Elder and Grünewald. Amongst more recent artworks you will find numerous works by artists from the Cubism movement, the German Expressionist movement, the Abstract Expressionist movement and post-1950s American art.
St. Alban-Graben 16
Basel, CH 4010
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Vitra Design Museum
Vitra Design Museum
Museum
2 hrs
The Vitra Design Museum numbers among the world’s most prominent museums of design. It is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines its relationship to architecture, art and everyday culture. In the main museum building by Frank Gehry, the museum annually mounts two major temporary exhibitions. In conjunction with our alternating exhibitions, the Vitra Design Museum offers a variety of workshops and guided tours.
Charles-Eames-Str. 2
Weil am Rhein, DE 79576
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Augusta Raurica
Augusta Raurica
Historical landmark
3 hrs
Experience the daily life of the ancient Romans! In Augusta Raurica more than 20 Roman sights await you, including the best-preserved ancient theatre complex north of the Alps, a reconstructed Roman villa and a Roman domesticated animal park. No wonder that the Roman city is the most visited tourist attraction in the entire canton of Basel
Giebenacherstrasse 17
Augst, CH 4302
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Congress Center BaselThe Congress Center Basel covers a larger area than any other congress venue in Switzerland. Our multi-purpose spaces are available for the organisation of congresses, conferences and seminars for a total of up to 3000 people.
Exhibit Space141,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space215,471 sq. ft.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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