Basle/Dornach/Arlesheim
Mar 29th, 2003, 10:13 AM
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Basle/Dornach/Arlesheim
Could anyone give me information about this ara of Switzerland. We'll be there in Aug.and will probably be staying in Dornach. It is an easy train ride to Basle? Thanks
Mar 30th, 2003, 02:54 AM
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It's even easier. Dornach and Arlesheim are on the suburban trolley service (line no. 10, service every 10 minutes to the centre of Basel). there is also a rail service by the federal railway (once every hour).<BR><BR>Enjoy your trip.<BR><BR>Phil.
Mar 30th, 2003, 04:07 AM
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Basel is one of our most favorite cities. (My husband went there frequently on business) Kinda overlooked by most tourists. On the river, good "old town", excellent restaurants, some of the best museums in the world, wonderful munster (cathedral), Roman ruins, a river ferry pulled by the river current.. In addition, it is a "walking city" with everything easily accessible. Helpful tourist office and city tours in season. Well worth a visit. In fact, worth staying there as long as possible.
Mar 30th, 2003, 05:30 AM
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Dornach and Arlesheim are really small villages, basically, outher suburbs of Basel. Not sure, there are too many hotels or B&B around.<BR>You could always contact the Basel Tourist Board for more information or brochures about the whole area.<BR><BR>There is one nice place, I found in Dornach called 'Hotel Engel'.<BR>www.hotel-engel.ch<BR>
Mar 30th, 2003, 11:56 AM
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Marmade,<BR><BR>can't help you on hotels but here's an exhibition you shouldn't miss: an overview of expressionism from its precursors (El Greco for example) to today at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen. <BR><BR>Haven't been yet, but sounds great. Through August 10.<BR>www.beyeler.com<BR><BR>Have a great trip,<BR>Andre
Mar 31st, 2003, 05:26 AM
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One must see is extensive Roman ruins in Keiser-Aust (sp?). If you saw "Gladiator" you know the area. Excellent Roman ruins on/near Rhein River. Outpost of Roman Empire, rediscovered in 19c. You can take boat from Basel, or faster go by bus. It is also a nice village/Basel suburb.<BR>I miss going to Handro factory outlet store. Not sure of location near Basel. Taken by friends and also went by train. Long walk from train station, better to get cab. But Handro stuff absolutely cheap!!!!
