Flight to Basel (BSL) starting at €44.99*

Basel (BSL), Switzerland's third-largest city, is in the north-west of the country. It is around 100 kilometres from the capital of Bern. The capital of the eponymous canton offers visitors a variety of historical attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, the Old Town or the Benedictine monastery of Mariastein. In Basel (BSL) Old Town, there are contemporary buildings and also historical ones from the 15th century on almost every corner. This combination of modernity and tradition is what gives the city its very special charm. The rail trail from Pratteln to Läufelfingen takes travellers through the world-famous Hauenstein tunnel, along the latticework bridge and past the relics of recent railway history.

Book your Basel (BSL) flights now and experience the cultural and historical charm of this multi-faceted Swiss city. It is also home to major annual art fairs, such as Art Basel. The city zoo is a favourite day trip for families with children. Culture lovers can visit the Musical Theatre Basel near the Messe, or the Basel Symphony Orchestra, led by principal conductor Dennis Russel Davies. Anyone visiting Basel (BSL) should see at least one of the eight churches with their historical organs. The Basel Tattoo, a music show held each year in the summer, is especially impressive.

The city in the canton of the same name boasts excellent cuisine in addition to its many attractions. Book your Basel (BSL) flights now and discover the top-notch Swiss cuisine, such as selected cheeses, Basel flour soup, cheese quiche or Fasnachtskiechli, a kind of layered pastry. Dessert could be classic Swiss chocolate, gâteau à la crême, or Aargau carrot cake. The region surrounding Basel (BSL) boasts many more destinations, such as the ten lake hike in Arosa or the Pays d'Enzhaut. Sports lovers will find many hiking and biking trails in the Basel region. And of course, the Swiss mountains are perfect for skiing and snowboarding.