7. Basel is distinguished by a convenient public transport system. Tickets for buses and trams can be bought in special vending machines that can be found next to each traffic stop. You should keep in mind that these machines do not accept paper money and do not give change, so taking more coins in small denominations with you is a good idea.
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In Switzerland, everything is expensive, but in large cities like Basel and even more so. The main shopping streets here are Kellergässlein and Totengässlein, as well as the area in the area of the Manor shopping center. In the adjacent streets there are, of course, small boutiques and small benches, but if you do not know about them, you can hardly find them. Here there are basically typical mass-market brands. …
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You can admire view of three states in more comfortable surroundings, from a hall of Dreiländereck restaurant situated nearby. Besides an amazing observation deck, you can find a lot of interesting on the outskirts of the city. There you can see unusual Basel. Taking a stroll through the picturesque neighborhoods and streets of the port area, be sure to look for Schiff restaurant. It can be safely called a local …
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If you are coming to Basel at the end of July, make sure to attend the ImFluss musical festival. This unique musical event lasts almost for three weeks in the open air on a small stage located directly on the Rhine. Each year, the festival attracts interesting musical groups and performers from different countries. October 26 - November 3 takes place the BaselWineFair, which is one of the largest wine fairs in …
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Hotel White Horse will fit for romantic vacations. Functional rooms are nicely decorated in modern style; they are characterized by the homely comfort thanks to an abundance of lovely fabrics. The hotel has an attractive bar with a wooden reception and a pleasant lighting system; you can spend a great romantic evening there. Location close to a popular night club makes the hotel popular among young tourists. Best …
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A very nice historic building, whose facade is painted in sky-blue color, houses Euler Hotel Basel. Rooms at this hotel are arranged in keeping with traditions of the past years; premises are simply furnished with dark wood pieces and complemented by bright satin fabrics. Genuine antique furniture was used for public areas; a truly unique atmosphere reigns in the lobby. Large wrought iron chandeliers illuminate the …
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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation
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The first railway in Europe has appeared in Switzerland. To this day, it is considered one of the best. The train schedule here is precisely coordinated. Even if several transfers are necessary, the passenger does not have to wait more than 30 minutes between the trains. Absolutely all the cities of Switzerland are connected by rail. This is why most tourists and local residents use this type of transport in the country. Some tourists, who are not limited in money, prefer to rent a car. Despite the size of the country, there are lots of great highways with a magnificent road surface. At the same time, there is a fee for riding them that is about 45 francs. Air transport in the country also deserves a praise. The largest airline in Switzerland is SWISS, but, in addition to it, there are dozens of private ones. Buses run to each airport on a schedule. Air transport is in demand among travelers only in the case of foreign flights, since the land transport is already well developed in Switzerland.
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Economy roadmap of Switzerland
The textile industry is one of the most important places in the construction of the economic structure. The leading position in the food industry is taken by the Nestle Corporation. The main assets of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry belong to Novartis and Hoffmann-la-Roche. Swede-Swiss concern ABB is engaged in the manufacture of turbines and electrical engineering. The mechanical engineering is focused on forge-and-press equipment and high-precision metalworking machines. In general, there are very few large enterprises in Switzerland. The economy is based on small single companies and organizations. The transport connection in Switzerland occupies a very important position in the system of European transport interchanges. The country is crossed by many important highways, in spite of the fact that it was necessary to struggle with a mountainous relief, constructing tunnels, viaducts, and bridges to build them.
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