With a medieval old town, world-class museums and the Rhine running through the middle, Basel is a great place to extend your stay. Here are a few highlights near the venue:

Old Town (Altstadt): Basel’s historic heart is a short tram ride from the Congress Center. Its cobbled lanes, hidden courtyards and more than 200 fountains lead to the red-sandstone Town Hall on Marktplatz, where a daily market sells fresh produce and flowers.

Basel Münster: The red-sandstone cathedral and its twin spires dominate the Rhine skyline. Built in Romanesque and Gothic style, it is a landmark of the city. The Pfalz terrace behind it has some of the best views over the river and the Black Forest hills beyond.

Museums: Forty museums make Basel one of Europe’s cultural capitals. The Kunstmuseum Basel houses one of the oldest public art collections in the world. Museum Tinguely, by the Rhine, lets you set kinetic sculptures in motion. The Fondation Beyeler in nearby Riehen shows works by Monet, Picasso and Giacometti in a Renzo Piano building, and tram 6 runs there directly.

Along the Rhine: Walk the riverside promenade, cross the Mittlere Brücke, or take one of the small ferries that glide across the current. In summer, locals float downstream in waterproof Wickelfisch bags.

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Please allow plenty of time for your application, and check the requirements for your country with the Swiss embassy or consulate.
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