As soon as I landed in the Basel Mulhouse airport, the first thing that totally took me aback was the exit of the airport. There were 2 exits - one for France & Germany and another for Switzerland. Actually, the Basel airport itself is in France and is called the EuroAirport that serves Switzerland, France & Germany.
A shuttle (free if you've booked a hotel/hostel in Basel) takes you from the airport to Basel. Not only is this shuttle, so are all public transport, with what's called the Mobility Ticket which is handed over at the hotel/hostel when you check-in and that's valid for as long as you stay. I went in autumn season, so unlike the picture of typical Switzerland filled with snow, at that time Basel was as hot & humid as Chennai, hotter than London!!!!! So, check the weather and read some Switzerland travel guide before packing for your Swiz trip, esp. if you're traveling in off-season and don't just assume cold!
My complete Basel Travelogue: Basel in 24 hrs Part 1, Part 2, Basel Zoo, Basel Munster
P.S: I was invited by Basel Tourism Dept - Basel Card to experience the city for review purpose, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.
The one that struck me is the slanted road and the stairs and the labyrinth , quite impressive , the design of the places indeed tells a lot of stories.
ReplyDeleteThe street which was like a staircase with 69 steps was very fascinating. I have a thing for stairs and narrow places. Makes me want to do ootd photoshoots there, the gray color is just perfect for a background. The whole place is lovely and i appreciate the architectural designs.. would love to visit this place someday :)
ReplyDeleteBasel is a simple beautiful place, particularly the old part. I was there street walking for just a few hours. Your captures reminded me of the sights I saw then.
ReplyDeleteBasel looks great, Ive always fancied visiting, but not had the chance yet. Lots of great tips, will pin this for a future visit :-)
ReplyDeleteLOved the idea of walking to see beautiful places. I believe this is just a general run down of what you did on your tour but it already sounds a lot of fun. I'll be checking out your upcoming posts. You may be sharing more adventures in Basel. ;)
ReplyDeleteNever been to Switzerland. Or Europe for that matter! It's great that I got even a glimpse of it from your trip. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuch a very beautiful place. I am also dreaming of visiting Switzerland, and explore Basel. Have you heard of the Annual Baselworld? I always got an invitation from them. (sad) I always can't go.
ReplyDeleteMy friend used to live in Basel and I have the rhine river bridge in her photos. I cant believe that you spent just 24 hours in Switzerland and I am waiting to read what all you saw while you were there
ReplyDeleteI would be so confused hopping off the plane about which country I'm in! The street with the steps leading to the church and the labyrinth remind me of another Swiss town, Lugano, which is so hilly that even walking around for a couple of hours with my backpack on felt like an intense workout! Really cool fact about the Mittlere Brucke - thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe airport exit could be confusing after a long flight! You sure get some great photos of the stairway of 69 steps. The Munster photographs well too, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Switzerland but I haven't made it to Basel, it looks so quaint and charming!
ReplyDeleteI bet the two doors at the airport can be confusing!
Thanks for all the useful info! :)
That's WILD that there are different exits for France/Germany and Switzerland! It's like being at a train station with exits for different streets, except this time it's different counties! So coooool!
ReplyDeleteBasel looks like a great town for exploring. I think Swiss towns are just too cute for words. I also did not know the airport was in France. But it's too bad the church was closed. I just love medieval architecture.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Basel but it seems to have a wealth of history. I love that is has the oldest bridge across the Rhine. It is also great that there are so many walking tours there. Your pictures are amazing and I love the airport exit. I had no idea there was an exit for France/Germany and one for Switzerland.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to basel. It's great to discover the city through your pictures. I'm very impressed by those stairs!
ReplyDelete69 stairs? Wow! Plus the labyrinth that one looks amazing. Are there a lot of people in the area? I was a bit surprised it was hot at autumn there, I thought of almost snow like hehe
ReplyDeleteWow the airport is amazing. It's like being in 3 countries at the same time! I have never heard of Basel but with your post, looks like I've been there too. The pictures are amazing and it makes me want to go there too. Thanks for the new knowledge i learned from your post. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the airport arrivals! You can choose Germany, Switzerland or France, would love to go just for that I think haha! I've always wanted to visit Basel though, as all Swiss cities I've been to have been so beautiful! It seems like a very quaint, architectural city, which I love!
ReplyDeleteAll the places you mentioned look amazing but the one that caught my eye is the Mittlere Brucke. It just looks so romantic! Switzerland is just so dreamy, isn't it? I wish I could visit one day and see all the pretty places in it!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Basel airport is actually in France, that's crazy! haha
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Basel yet but it looks like a lovely city to visit, I loved those little narrow streets!
Haven't been to Switzerland but is dying to see the place. I have heard so many nice things about this place. And it is just so very timely that somehow, I have seen a part of it through your blog. All the more that it pushes me to keep this drea of going there someday.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool they have an airport for three countries. Never heard of it! The transportation system seems awesome too! Loving the street made out of steps, looks like you had a great time! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard about Basel though, and this seems to be really an interesting place to visit. Wow, you were able to use your 24 hours exploring this place and it gives you so much memories to treasure. A great in history and I love their architectures. Your photos are truly stunning as well.
ReplyDeleteI was in Switzerland last summer - was amazed by how hot it got. It was over thirty degrees one day! That's cool how you can drink straight out of the fountains - the Swiss are very efficient like that, I find.
ReplyDeletei would love to visit Basel , it keeps an old flavour which i personally enjoy. It surprised what you said at the beginning about the airport having 2 ways , cause i never saw that before, for sure it would be interesting to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteThe Mobility Ticket is convenient & definitely tourist-friendly. It would be cool if most places where people traveled offered that. It would be easier to go around & it's probably safer.
ReplyDeleteMittlere Brucke, btw, is my favorite. I have this thing for anything that's almost 'old school' or anything that's able to show so much history in it.
How interesting that the airport has different exits for different countries! I love any town where you can easily walk around and visit several monuments or points of interest. And how great is it that the fountains have drinkable water - I'm sure that's very welcoming on any hot Summer day!
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny that theres signs pointing to 3 different countries! I love the architecture from your photos :)
ReplyDeleteI only been to Geneva and id love to visit basel too looks a great place to explore. The photo by thr bridge looks pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love that sign, if that was me I will be confuse. Such a great place though, my favorite one is the stair way, well all of the pictures you posted are beautiful. I am guessing this is more beautiful in person. I guess if I visit that airport I might need to remember or make sure I have someone with me that knows what to do.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are so many beautiful places you visited in one day. I think it's tiring to walk that far but it's worth it. Drinkable fountains are nice so tourists won't have to buy water in bottle.
ReplyDeleteYay for drinkable water fountains! So handy while traveling and save you a ton of money and plastic!
ReplyDeleteI spent about a month in Basel and absolutely fell in love! This post totally just brought me back xx
ReplyDeleteI remember Basel. We took a wrong turn and ended up in the wrong country. Sorted out within a few minutes. Three countries in five minutes; as an Australian that's pretty schmick!
ReplyDeleteLike the labyrinth. I walk them when I find them. It's a sort of walking meditation. We've a few here in Canberra, I found one in Amsterdam, and Grace Cathedral in San Francisco has two. There's actual a Labyrinth society that lists all of them in the world!
Good thing you know the right exit but then again, it would still be an adventure. I love that the place is not swarmed with tourists.
ReplyDeleteEurope is on my bucket list for so long. The closet I have been to Europe is Turkey and I find some similarity in the architecture. But I would love to go to Europe soon! Looks like you had a lot of fun.. cant wait to see the zoo post :)
ReplyDeleteI love walking through the streets in Europe. I am glad this one had coded directions. I wish I could visit Basel, and other cities in Switzerland in the future. This is one of the countries in Europe I still have not visited.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Switzerland, so this was great! It seems like it would make a nice stop if one was also seeing France or Germany. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteBasel has a vintage city look. It's really a nice place to visit and appreciate the heritage.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Basel was hot and humid in autumn! You learn something new every day!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! When I encounter Switzerland, the first thing that comes to my mind are mountains, trees and all the greens. But I guess this is the part of the country where it has building. I so love their architecture here. The picture doesn't look that much, but 69 steps is a lot! Did you pass by the staircase? How was it?
ReplyDeleteThe airport is so unique with its multi-exit. I love the photos of bylanes in Europe..totally quaint!
ReplyDeleteBasel sounds like one of those places I like to visit since it is so pedestrian friendly. I particularly like the idea of color coded walking tour. What a fun. And your pictures are so beautiful! I will definitely plan a trip here
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty city! I need to visit Switzerland some time soon.
ReplyDeleteSome friends of mine went to Switzerland relatively recently. Between them and you make me want to go .... I'm glad that you had the opportunity to visit that beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteYou'd get a workout just walking the streets--so hilly! Looks so idyllic. I think I would get dizzy trying to take it all in with my camera!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that the airport has 3 exists, each of them ending in a different country. The free shuttle is a nice touch as well. I really like doing those free walking tour when I am in a new place, you learn so many things from them.
ReplyDeleteWow that is so interesting that you can leave an exit and be in a different country form someone else! How fascinating. Also those hills look insane. I would definitely sweat walking around there.
ReplyDeleteI also had this idea that Switzerland would have freezing weather but quite surprised when you said it can get humid, haha. ONly goes to show I need t read more about other countries. :)
ReplyDeleteI have been to Switzerland but missed this.... Hope will get an opportunity to visit once again and Basel will be one in my bucket list...
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