Living in Switzerland

Basel city skyline at sunset with the Rhine River, Basel Minster, and seasonal travel highlights of summer, old town, and winter markets

Basel City Guide: Where It Is, What to See and How to Get Around

Basel is a Swiss city on the Rhine, in the far northwest of Switzerland, where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. It is the capital of the canton of Basel-Stadt and the third-largest city in Switzerland, with about 178,000 residents (end of 2024). It is pronounced BAH-zel, not “Bay-zel”. That position shapes a visit.

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- Switzerland Christmas markets 2026 with festive wooden stalls, Christmas lights, snowy Alps and a Swiss old town at dusk

Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland 2026: Dates, Cities & Travel Tips

Switzerland’s Christmas markets combine historic old towns, lakefront promenades, alpine scenery, festive food and easy rail connections. In addition, this 2026 guide compares the best Swiss Christmas markets, confirmed dates, what each city does best, and how to plan a multi-city Christmas market trip by train. Quick answer: For a first Switzerland Christmas market trip,

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