Basel Badischer Bahnhof

Basel Badischer Bahnhof features five side platforms serving ten tracks, with two passenger tunnels providing access to different train services connecting Switzerland and Germany.

The station began operations in 1855 as a temporary wooden structure before the construction of permanent facilities, following agreements between Swiss and German authorities.

Karl Moser designed the station in Heimatschutz Architecture style, incorporating traditional Swiss design elements that reflect regional preferences of the late 19th century.

The station accepts Swiss francs and euros for train tickets, with customs checks conducted in a designated tunnel area for transit between Switzerland and Germany.

Despite its location in Switzerland, Basel Badischer Bahnhof operates under German customs rules as part of the EU Customs Union, with infrastructure owned by German entities.

Location: Basel

Architects: Karl Moser

Official opening: 1863

Architectural style: Heimatschutz Architecture

Elevation above the sea: 263 m

Part of: Germany–Switzerland border

Address: Kreuzstrasse 28

Website: https://sbb.ch/de/bahnhof-services/am-bahnhof/bahnhoefe/bahnhof.90.basel-bad-bf.html

GPS coordinates: 47.56731,7.60692

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03