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Basel is one of Switzerland's best places to visit with a beautiful and historic old centre. The city is home to a fabulous carnival and there are many world class art museums. See the sights of the city with Car Hire Basel Airport.

The city is situated near the cities of Zurich and Lucerne and it is considered as the gateway to the Jura mountains. During the 2008 European Football Championships it was one of the host cities.

The city is a great place to enjoy a trip into the past as there are many medieval buildings that are very well preserved. Great shopping and excellent nightlife make the city one of the must see parts of Switzerland in your Car Hire Basel Airport vehicle.

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Attractions of Basel

The Basler Fasnacht or carnival is Basel's biggest attraction and the city really comes to life in a mix of traditional costumes and music. The carnival lasts for three days and another sort of carnival with an amazing fire spectacle is Chienbase. The locals parade through the town with large burning wooden brooms.

Sights of Basel

The Old Town is a great area of the town as is Muster and Pfalz. There are cobbled streets that are lined with beautiful medieval architecture and you can walk from the Marktplatz to the Cathedral in the Munsterplatz. The town hall is another magnificent sight as are the gates of the city. Car Hire Basel Airport will show the way to go.

Sport in Basel

Basel is home to one of Switzerland's best football teams. Ice hockey is also played in the city as are tennis with the excellent Roger Federer being a native of the city. Sport is very important and there are a large number of locals that take part in sport.

Nightlife in Basel

Basel is home to great nightclubs such as Atlantis in the city center. There are international Djs that play at events in the club. A jazz club called the Bird's Eye can be found in Kohlenberg in the city center as well and it offers a good alternative to the more dance venues.

Shopping in Basel

The Clarastrasse running to the Marktplatz and Heuwage is the city's shopping mile. Basel is home to many jewelry shops and there are also very good watch shops and chocolate specialty stores. The city market is located in the Marktplatz and it is is open until 1pm Monday to Saturday.

Getting to Basel

Basel Airport is the only airport in the world that is bi-national. Basel Airport is situated on French soil and 4km from the city. There are many national carriers that use the airport including Lufthansa and Air France. Low cost carriers such as Easyjet also fly to and from the airport. Get around the city in your Car Hire Basel Airport vehicle.

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