Port of Basel

Basel is an embarkation and arrival point for Rhine cruises, linking the city with destinations downstream towards Amsterdam. Its passenger waterfront brings river vessels into the urban area, where cruise calls and the start or end of longer journeys generate demand for transfers, accommodation and local visits.

Landing stages are spread along the river at St Johann, Klybeck and the border triangle. These are separate boarding locations, so the assigned berth determines where passengers join their vessel and how they reach the city centre.

The Rhine gives Basel a direct connection to the wider European river network. For cruise passengers, the port combines an inland transport gateway with access to the city’s museums and historic centre, making it both a destination and a starting point for travel along the river.