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Explore Basel
Basel
Switzerland's third most populous city, Basel lies in the north-west of the country on the River Rhine, with its outer suburbs stretching into both France and Germany.
Plan your trip to Basel and discover everything that Switzerland has to offer to make your Women's EURO 2025 summer the trip of a lifetime:
🎊 Basel Fan Zone
Football fans can expect a unique Fan Zone experience in Basel! Check back closer to the tournament for more information.
👋 Info points & help on-site
With the abundance of things to see and do in the city, make sure to visit Basel’s tourist information office to make the most of your stay!
Tourist Information Barfüsserplatz
Steinenberg 14
4051 Basel
Email: info@basel.com
Sometimes, unforeseen accidents happen. We want you to stay safe in Basel so if you are involved in an emergency of any kind, immediately dial 112, the European emergency number, free of charge to receive assistance from police, fire or ambulance service.
European emergency number:
112
Swiss emergency numbers:
Ambulance: 144
Police: 117
Fire service: 118
🛏️ Where to stay – powered by Booking.com
Accommodation guide 🌟
We’ve partnered with Booking.com to help you find the perfect accommodation for your budget and travel needs. From hostels to holiday homes, explore the best options near the stadium and top attractions to make the most of your tournament experience.
Choosing where you stay could depend as much on your budget as it does on the matches you want to watch live. Consider exploring different accommodation types to understand what best suits your needs and booking early to secure the best rates.
Average rates across Switzerland:
- Hostel: approx. €62 per night
- Standard hotel: approx. €235 per night
- Apartment: approx. €300 per night
- Luxury hotel: approx. €535 per night
Location guide 📍
Basel's accommodation lets you enjoy both matchday excitement and the rich cultural offerings of this unique, tri-border city. For fans attending Women's EURO matches at St. Jakob-Park, staying close to the stadium offers convenience, with a selection of modern hotels and guest houses nearby.
Alternatively, Basel's medieval town centre is perfect for those looking to explore beyond the matches, featuring a stunning cathedral, vibrant galleries and renowned museums.
👀 Things to do
- On hot days, be like the locals and take a dip in the Rhine to cool off.
- Together with the Mittlere Brücke (Middle Bridge), the Basler Münster (Basel Cathedral) is the city's most famous landmark. Built between 1019 and 1500 with elements of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, its red sandstone walls, colourful roof tiles and twin towers dominate central Basel.
- Of all the Swiss cities, Basel has the highest concentration of museums and galleries – around 40 of them, including museums dedicated to art, anatomy, medicine and cartoons. The city also stages the annual Art Basel fair, which brings collectors from around the world to Switzerland.