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Top Reasons to Go
Three corners: Not many cities offer a more cosmopolitan mix. Here Switzerland merges with Germany and France, and Basel is home to some 150 nationalities... Read more
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Fasnacht
Dating from the Middle Ages, Fasnacht, Switzerland's best-known festival, draws people from all over the world. Beginning at 4 am on the Monday... Read more
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Travel Deals in Basel
- Hilton Basel in May: $770 & Up Expedia
- Hot Deal on a 12 Nt Cruise! Avalon Waterways Fr $4,291 Expedia
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- Journey on Uniworld Boutique Cruises to Basel: 7 Nts Fr $2,839 — $2,839 Expedia
- Hot Deal on a 15 Nt Cruise! Avalon Waterways Fr $4,987 — $4,987 Expedia


