EURO 2008 INFO

Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city (166,563 inhabitants (2004); 690,000 inhabitants in the conurbationand Switzerland's second-largest urban area as of 2003). Located in north-west Switzerland on the river Rhine, Basel functions as a major industrial centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The city borders both Germany and France. The Basel region, culturally extending into German Baden and French Alsace, reflects the heritage of its three states in the modern Latin name: "Regio TriRhena".

In additional to excellent cuisine Basle is known for its Old Town. Its what locals are most proud of, the soul of their city. A walk through Old Town and you can see evidence of what the cities history, preserved as it once was.

St. Jakob Park in Basle will host 6 matches for the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, with one of those matches being a semi-final. St. Jakob’s Park is the first multifunctional stadium in Switzerland. It has a great playing field which satisfies players and fans alike, a large shopping center and a retirement community of 107 apartments.

Check this: Basel Map, Transport to and in Basel, Hostel, hotel and other accomodation rooms in Basel, Basel City, Basel Tourismus

Where to eat and leisure time

Restaurants

Stucki, Bruderholzallee 42 (061/361 82 22). One of the best restaurants in Switzerland, winner of two Michelin stars for his classical style and originality. Menus from 50 francs, if you place the reservation doing quite early. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Au Violon, Im Lohnhof 4 (061/269 87 11). Gourment food in an atmosphere cogedor, a renovated building near Leonhardskirche offers specialties depending on the season. Menus from 20 francs. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Wilhelm Tell, Spalenvorstadt 38. Calm, food from 15 Swiss francs. Closed Sunday.
Zum Goldenen Fass, Hammerstrasse 108 (061/693 11 11). The quality formal, informal atmosphere in the residential area of Kleinbasel, Excellent, and high quality, all organic food, with light lunch menus from 20 francs, which at night are doubled.
Country Life, Sattelgasse 3. Small restaurant vegetables and meats in Marktplatz, with menus from 17 francs.

Coffee and club

Fumare non fumare, Gerbergasse 38. Cool, delineated expressly bar, in a corner, and with its own beer. Climate for smokers and one for non (hence its name). Opens late.
Pfalz, Münsterberg 11. Small, with excellent juice, sandwiches and salads menu. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Zum Isaak, Münsterplatz 16. Quiet place for lovers of tea and coffee. Snacks and meals varied. It has terrace. Closed on Mondays.
Domino email and Internet video arcade, Steinenvorstadt 52 (T J 9am-before the before 6pm, Fr.12/hr after 6pm).
Atlantis, Klosterberg 13 (www.atlan-tis.ch). More known as "Tis" and the most famous in Basel, live music nights and a lot of dances, with an entry of 15 francs.
Babalabar, Gerbergasse 4. Club downtown, different tracks and many celebrities. Between 10 and 15 francs.
Bird's Eye, Kohlenberg 20 (www.jsb.ch). Jazz live all weekends, and DJ Jazz rest of the day. Very popular. 15 francs.
Hirscheneck, Lindenberg 23. Grunge, hardcore, metal and ska in this coffee-bar.
Kaserne, Klybeckstrasse 1b. Aimed at night Kleinbasel, the coffee-bar presents live bands, DJ, lectures and meetings. Between 10 and 15 francs.
Parterre, Klybeckstrasse 1b (www.eye.ch/schlappe). Folk trio and a jazz what days during the week.

Stadium - St. Jakob-Park