Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Border train station in Basel, Switzerland.
Description
Basel Badischer Bahnhof is a border railway station in Switzerland with five side platforms serving ten tracks and two passenger tunnels for different train services. The facility connects Swiss and German rail networks and operates continuously for daily passenger traffic.
History
This station opened in 1855 as a temporary wooden structure before permanent buildings were constructed following Swiss-German agreements. It later became a key junction point for cross-border rail traffic.
Culture
The station's name reflects its connection to the Grand Duchy of Baden, and the architecture displays craftsmanship typical of the border region's building traditions. The design blends local construction customs with the needs of cross-border train travel.
Practical
Both Swiss francs and euros are accepted for train tickets, and customs inspections happen in designated tunnel areas when traveling between the two countries. Allow extra time when crossing the border.
Did you know?
Despite being located in Switzerland, the station operates under German customs rules as part of the EU Customs Union, making it a spatial curiosity. German authorities control the infrastructure even though it sits on Swiss ground.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Basel).
Museum Tinguely
990 m
Basler Messeturm
472 m
Lange Erlen
786 m
St. Matthew church
1 km
Catholic church St. Clara
1.1 km
Tierpark Lange Erlen
792 m
St. Michael
835 m
Gate of Riehen
1.1 km
Rosentalkapelle, Basel
473 m
Roche historical archive
896 m
Country house zum Rosengarten (around 1855, C. Riggenbach)
986 m
Main building of the Mustermesse Base
631 m
Sandgrube
296 m
Restaurant Warteck (with Interior)
1 km
Restaurant Efringerhof
792 m
Neue Gewerbeschule (1956)
414 m
Rebhausbrunnen
1.1 km
One-family house Calini
892 m
Row of houses (1895/96)
1.1 km
Three-part residential house
1.1 km
Solitude
1 km
Hirzbrunnen mansion
583 m
Bläsi schoolhouse (1883)
1.1 km
Häusergeviert R. Linder (1888–89)
1.1 km
Wettstein cottage
1.1 km
School house Clara (1874)
1.1 km
Rundhofgebäude der Schweizerischen Mustermesse
509 m
One-family house Erlacher, Widmer
916 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes