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Basel: A Slow-Tourism, Low-Carbon Weekend

Basel lends itself to slow tourism: train, tram, walks along the Rhine and local flavours for a relaxing, sustainable weekend.

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Basel: A Slow-Tourism, Low-Carbon Weekend

Basel lends itself to slow tourism: train, tram, walks along the Rhine and local flavours for a relaxing, sustainable weekend.

Fancy a cultural and relaxing getaway, without plane or car?

Head for Basel, the Swiss city where art, the Rhine and an easy-going lifestyle blend perfectly with a slow-tourism approach.

Here is how to enjoy a sustainable and inspiring weekend:

1. Arriving stress-free: the train first and foremost.

From Paris, the TGV reaches Basel in just 3 hours 30.

From Strasbourg, Dijon or Lyon, several direct services are also available.

You arrive right in the city centre, a step away from the trams and the first walks. No stress, no traffic jams, and a minimal carbon footprint.

2. Getting around smartly and sustainably:

In Basel, forget the car. The tram and bus network is highly efficient, and free for guests staying at the hotel thanks to the BaselCard. You can also hire self-service bicycles to enjoy the ride along the Rhine. For the more adventurous, you can even cross by traditional ferry, drawn by the current.

3. Taking time to explore: in slow-tourism mode, you savour the Old Town and its cobbled streets, its art museums and the Rhine banks without rushing, pausing for a coffee on a terrace.

4. Eating local and seasonal: on the plate, Basel abounds in sustainable options. The Marktplatz market, for fruit, cheeses and regional specialities. Committed restaurants such as Klara (street food from around the world, local and sustainable) or Volta Bräu (craft beer and home cooking).

5. Sleeping slow is possible in Basel: our group's hotels, Hotel D and The Passage, have received the Swisstainable label, which recognises hotels committed to sustainable management.

So don't hesitate any longer — come and enjoy the beautiful city of Basel for a weekend!

Diana Hotels Collection - Article rédigé par Cécile de l'Hôtel D Bâle - Sep 19, 2025

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