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In Basel the car is not needed. The city is perfect for walking and cycling. Anyone wishing to opt for public transport will find a convenient, efficient and even economical solution in buses and trams.
ON FOOT
Many neighborhoods, even quite distant, are connected to the center through pedestrian paths. Moreover, the city center is not big at all. These are the main reasons for getting around in Basel on foot is a recommended solution. In addition to being healthy.
For those who intend to walk a lot, we recommend comfortable shoes and a bit of training on the steep streets and alleys with pebbles.
GETTING AROUND BASEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses and trams represent the offer of the Swiss BVB for getting around Basel.
The service is particularly fast, efficient and relatively inexpensive.
Public transport links the center, the suburbs and the surrounding areas in a capillary way. The service starts early in the morning, around 05:00, until midnight.
Some main lines, such as the 1 tram, operate daily, from 04:30 approximately, up to 01:30.
At each stop, you will find a complete map of the local transport system, and the waiting time of the vehicle.
On vehicles, the inside and outside opening is done by pressing the appropriate button. Only the closure is automatic.
All trams are equipped with a lowered platform, ideal for wheelchair users. The spaces dedicated to them, generally, are located near the second door.
People with reduced mobility, I can not even use most of the bus lines. The 35 / 45 buses are an exception.
Every night between Friday and Saturday, and between Saturday and Sunday, a night-time transportation service is guaranteed. Transport is managed by a consortium of Swiss transport companies, in a single integrated tariff system: TNW, Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz; the latter is operational throughout North-Western Switzerland, including Basel.
BASEL BY BIKE
Basel and its surrounding areas are perfect for exploring on foot. The city boasts countless bike paths, all perfectly signposted. You can also reach other parts of Switzerland via the Veloland Schweiz cycling routes.
Swiss people of all ages love getting around Basel by bike. There are several rental agencies in the city center, at the main station, and throughout the city.
Helmets are not mandatory, but we recommend always wearing one!
GETTING AROUND BASEL BY BOAT
A particularly charming and evocative way to cross the Rhine and move from one bank of the city to the other. The service is provided by the four boats “Wilde Maa“, “Leu“, “Vogel Gryff“, and “Ueli”, which operate throughout the summer and, partially, during the winter.
All information, schedules, and prices are available at this link.
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