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Basel Daytime: Borders and Brews

Stand where three countries meet, grab a quick bite, and finish with a view of the Rhine.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 11:30

    Schifferhaus

    Start at Schifferhaus for lunch. The restaurant opens at 11:30 on weekdays, making it the perfect first stop to beat the afternoon rush. Order something local and sit back while the city wakes up.

  2. 12:15

    Dreiländereck

    Walk to the Dreiländereck monument. This is the tripoint where France, Germany, and Switzerland converge. Stand at the center and feel the weight of three borders meeting in one spot.

  3. 12:45

    Marina Dreiländereck

    Finish your walk at Marina Dreiländereck. Located just a short stroll from the monument, this marina offers a peaceful view of the Rhine and a chance to stretch your legs before heading back.

Local tip

Schifferhaus is open from 11:30 to 14:30 on weekdays for lunch. Check the route from the restaurant to the monument if you are unsure of the way.

Check before you go

  • Schifferhaus opens at 11:30 on weekdays (Mo-Fr) for lunch.
  • The Dreiländereck is an outdoor monument with no specific opening hours.
  • Walking between Schifferhaus and the monument takes about 7 minutes.

Worth knowing

  • Schifferhaus is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Basel (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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