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Nestled on the borders of France and Germany in the northern reaches of the country, Basel is the Cinderella of Switzerland. Obscured from view for too long, Basel is now preparing for the ball and is ready to entrance all with her beauty and charm! With one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and all within easy reach of the Black Forest and the Vosges mountain range, Basel will be sure to scintillate the senses!
Facts
| Population | 175,000 |
| Currency | 1 CHF (Frank) = 100 Rappen |
| Opening hours | Monday to Wednesday 09.00-18.30, Thursday and Friday 09.00-20.00 and on Saturday from 9.00-18.00, Sunday-closed. The major shopping centres keep open until 20.00. Only a very few stores are open on Sundays. |
| Website | www.basel.ch www.basel.com |
| Newspapers | Basler Zeitung |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 117 Fire brigade: 118 Ambulance: 144 |
| Tourist information | Stadt-Casino at Barfüsserplatz Opening hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-18:30 Saturday 09:00-17.00 Sunday and Holidays 10:00-16:00 Adress: Steinenberg 14 Tel: +41 612 686 868 www.basel.com |
