Basel: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine, at the transition from the High Rhine to the Upper Rhine.

Basel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityBasel+7°CCloudy · sunset 05:10 PMupdated 04:47 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Exchange rateCHF 0.82per 1 $CHF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Milan≈ 3 hr 30 min · 1,139 hosts Lyon≈ 3 hr 30 min · 1,154 hosts Frankfurt am Main≈ 3 hr 30 min Munich≈ 3 hr 35 min · 1,823 hosts Paris≈ 3 hr 45 min · 5,030 hosts Nice≈ 3 hr 45 min · 309 hosts

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Switzerland. Switzerland is generally a safe destination for travelers. Switzerland's mountains can be dangerous because of avalanches, landslides, and sudden weather changes. Review our Travel Guidance for Switzerland to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Basel: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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