Rhine Boat Tour

Take a boat ride along the river Rhine to soothe your eyes and your mind. View all the breathtaking landscapes Basel has to offer in this boat ride or cruise ride offered by various travel agencies They offer several kinds of trips such as, brunch cruise, lunch cruise, and dinner cruise.

The Port Cruise focuses on the urban side of the city. Here you get to witness Klybeckquai, the only international harbour in Switzerland and the Rhine port. You can also see the tri-border area, where Germany, France and Switzerland converge. The City Cruise takes you through the heart of the city. Several tourist attractions can be seen on this trip. It includes the Basel Cathedral, the Roche Tower, the Museum Tinguely, and the Birsfelden lock. You also get to see the aesthetic Old Town Houses.

The Brunch Ship is only available on Sundays. This trip lets you explore Basel while enjoying local delicacies. They include fresh bread and croissants, fresh fruit juices, salmon, speciality meats, and so much more. The Tea Time Cruise offers a special selection by London Tea, along with  all the pastries and home-made scones that you can devourer.

In the Evening Cruise, you can enjoy the sunset along with delicious food and drinks. You get to see Basel from a whole new perspective. The Great Lock cruise takes you through the city of Basel to Rheinfelden. It takes you from the port tour to the Rheinsaline (Swiss Salt Works), via Kraftwerk Augst (Augst power station) and the old town of Rheinfelden, to a view of the Feldschlösschen brewery.

While in Basel, we would definitely recommend trying out at least one of these for the love of aesthetics and for the love of food.