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LOCAL INFORMATION FOR BASEL AIRPORT (BSL)

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Basel Mini Guide:

Basel Airport is located 15 minutes from the city of Basel in Switzerland. The airport offers a range of services including: ATMs, duty-free and tax free shopping, cafés, bars and restaurants and Wifi facilities-for that last minute email.

Things To See/Do in Basel:

Basel is located in northwest Switzerland on the River Rhine. A good way to see the sights of Basel is to go on a guided walking tour of the town. Walking around the town, visitors will get a good insight into the medieval history of Basel as well as a look at the modern architectural works of Diener & Diener, Botta and Gehry.

Those who've decided to rent a car will find that Basel is within an hour's drive from the Black Forest in Germany. The area is famous for its ski and recreational resorts, as well as tasty Black Forest Gateau and cute cuckoo clocks. Another place of interest and within easy reach is the town of Freiburg, which dates back to medieval times.

The city of Basel is well known for its sporting fixtures and is home to the soccer club FC Basel. Basel is due to be a host venue for the Euro 2008 Championships, which are being hosted by Switzerland and Austria. The city is also famous for its annual ATP 'Swiss Indoors' indoor tennis event, which takes place every October. The city also hosts the Basler Stadtlauf, a running event that takes place every year.

Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Basel:

Basel's wide range of international restaurants makes it possible to dine in style, whatever your budget. Italian restaurants are popular here, which is great news for those who want to pay less for their evening meal. Basel also has a wide range of cheap cafés and bakeries-perfect for spend thrifty backpackers.

Basel's nightlife offers something to suit everyone. The city's old-style taverns, cocktail bars, discos and nightclubs have liberal licensing laws; meaning revellers are free to party until the early hours of the morning.

Accommodation in Basel is uniquely classy-even the budget options. It ranges from all-out five star luxury such as The Les Trois Rois on the River Rhine, (which is one of the oldest hotels in Europe), to the city's cheap and comfortable Jugendherberge youth hostel, which is an attractive converted silk ribbon factory.

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When visiting Basel Airport don't forget to see and experience the museums, galleries, Bars, Lounges, Restaurant and vibrant cafe society of this area!