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City breaks in Basel and Basel Switzerland Hotels

Great deals on Basel Switzerland hotels are available on a city break in Basel from City Breaks Direct. Situated between the three countries of France, Germany and Switzerland, the unique city of Basel offers a deal weekend break in Europe.

Home to a population of nearly two hundred thousand and dating back over two thousand years, Basel is located on the bend of the Rhine and at the borders of Germany and France. Meaning that City breaks in Basel provide visitors with a wonderful blend of cultural and artistic treats, and an array of Basel Switzerland hotels are nestled in one of Europe's best-preserved Old Towns.

City breaks in Basel offer the perfect weekend break in Europe, with natural attractions of the Black Forest, the Jura and the Vosges all located within easy distance of the historic city. Art and culture of three countries mix in this unique city, along with a vibrant nightlife and culinary delights in the wide range of restaurants.




 

 


Essential Information on Switzerland

Money

The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100 rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports. Banks are open Monday to Friday.

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Passports / Visas

Travellers must have all documents necessary for their next destination and passports must be valid at least three months beyond period of stay if a visa is required. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and as of December 2008, Switzerland. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international country dialling code for Switzerland is +41. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use e.g. (0)22 for Geneva. Mobile phone GSM 1800 and 900 networks operate throughout the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts; some public phone booths also have Internet and email access.

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