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Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland

October 3, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Special Advent Breads in a Basel Bakery Window

The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is the best and biggest Christmas market in Switzerland and draws visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel -- the market is open for advent 2022. The Swiss city Basel, which lies on the border with France and Germany, arguably has the best and largest Christmas market in all of Switzerland. The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt has the atmosphere … [Read more...]

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Traveling Along the Rhine River in Europe

April 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Boats in Rüdesheim

The Rhine River, Europe's premier waterway, flows from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Traveling along and on the Rhine River has long been popular. Europe's premier waterway has been very important for commerce in the pre-industrial era, and although the Rhine is now less vital for trade, … [Read more...]

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Cheap Public Transportation to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport

January 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Cheap Flight, Switzerland

Getting to Basel Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is easiest by public transportation bus and train from Switzerland, Germany, and France. Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Euro Airport (BSL / MLH / EAP ) is inside France, just a few kilometers from the border with Switzerland and Germany. It is usually referred to simply as Basel Airport (BSL), named after the Swiss city closest to the … [Read more...]

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Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland in 2020

October 3, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Switzerland

Christmas market at Münsterplatz

The best Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) to visit in Switzerland usually are in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich. However, in 2020, most were canceled or several in the German-speaking part of the Swiss confederation are planning to remain open. In recent years, many Swiss cities have introduced Christmas markets to bring … [Read more...]

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Picasso’s Blue and Rose Periods Exhibition in the Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland

January 26, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Detail from Acrobate et jeune arlequin, 1905

The Young Picasso - Blue and Rose Periods is a a special exhibition of around 80 works in the Fondation Beyeler in Basel from February to May 2019. The latest blockbuster exhibition in the innovative Fondation Beyeler art museum in Basel, Switzerland, focuses on the Blue and Rose Periods of a young Pablo Picasso. From 3 February to 26 May 2019, around 80 paintings and … [Read more...]

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Best Luxury Riverboat Cruises in Germany

August 2, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Danube River, Rhine / Rhein River, River Cruises

MS Modigliani of CroisiEurope in Rüdesheim

The Rhine (Rhein), Moselle (Mosel), Main, Danube (Donau), and Elbe Rivers offer the best luxury riverboat cruise vacation trips in Germany. Luxury riverboat cruises are a wonderfully convenient way to travel Europe. German rivers including the Rhine, Moselle, Main, Danube, and Elbe see many luxury multiple day riverboat cruises on cruise lines including Avalon, Viking … [Read more...]

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Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

May 18, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River, River Cruises

MS Rhein Melodie of Nicko Cruises

Cruising the Rhein, Mosel, Main, and Danube (Donau) Rivers Cruise routings of multiple-day, luxury Rhine riverboat cruises can be extended by adding the Moselle, Main, and Danube Rivers in Germany. The Rhine (Rhein) River is enormously popular for both day trips and multiple-day cruises. Luxury European riverboat cruise liners such as Amadeus, Viking, Tauck, Avalon, and … [Read more...]

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Paul Gauguin at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel

November 14, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Paul Gauguin Parau api, 1892

From 8 February to 28 June 2015, the Fondation Beyeler in Basel will stage the biggest Paul Gauguin special exhibition in Switzerland for half a century. Fifty works from various museums and private owners in 13 countries will feature in this important and colorful Paul Gauguin retrospective – the most elaborate exhibition project ever arranged by the Fondation Beyeler. The … [Read more...]

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Vincent van Gogh Landscapes Exhibition, Basel

March 30, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Large Special Collection of Impressionist Paintings in the Kunstmuseum, Switzerland Vincent van Gogh's Landscapes Paintings Special Exhibition in the Kunstmuseum, Basel will be one of the greatest temporary art gallery shows in Europe 2009. The Vincent van Gogh - Between Earth and Heaven: the Landscapes will be one of the best temporary art collections in Europe in 2009. The … [Read more...]

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Cheap Flights to Basel Airport, Switzerland

January 29, 2009 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Cheap Flight, Switzerland

Special Advent Breads in a Basel Bakery Window

Low Airfares and Tickets on Budget Airlines Flying to BSL, MLH, EAP EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL, MLH, EAP) is a favorite for cheap flights and discount tickets on low-cost airlines flying to Switzerland, Germany, and France. Flying to Switzerland is often anything but cheap. However, Basel Airport (BSL) has many flights on low-cost airlines to European … [Read more...]

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R301 Transportation to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport

March 25, 2000 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Cheap Flight, Switzerland

Fondation Beyeler in Basel

Getting to EuroAirport (BSL, MLH, EAP) in France, Germany & Switzerland Getting to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL, MLH, EAP) by car, train, or bus is easy and cheap from Swiss, French (Alsace), and German Black Forest towns. photo credit: dongga BS EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL, MLH, EAP) is generally easiest reached by public bus from Basel in … [Read more...]

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