• By train / public transport

Basel has two train stations: the main station Basel SBB / SNCF and Basel DB, the German Railway station ("Badischer Bahnhof").

Swiss Railways - SBB timetable

Deutsche Bahn - DB timetable

The University of Basel main building can be reached by bus no. 30 that connects Basel SBB (Hauptbahnof) and Basel Badischer Bahnhof (German Railway station). ► Get off at station "Spalentor".

• By car

If traveling from the A2/A3, follow road signs to Basel-Süd/City, Exit Basel-Süd/West Universitätsspital, Universitätsspital and City-Parking. List of car parks. We recommend the use of public transport.

• By plane

From the Basel International Airport (BSL, Euroairport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg) take public bus no. 50 to the Basel (SBB) train station. There, change to bus no 30, get off at «Spalentor».

From Zurich Airport there are frequent and direct trains to Basel SBB train station (approx. 75 min. ride). Type «Zürich Flughafen»: https://www.sbb.ch/en/timetable.html

Arrival by public transport

The Spalentor stop is located in the immediate vicinity of the University main building where the conference will be held. See box "Conference venue" on the right with map of conference locations.

Spalentor stop is served by streetcar (tram) 3 and bus lines 30 and 33.
Bus line 30 connects the Basel SBB train station and with the Basel German train station (DB  "Badischer Bahnhof").
Tickets must be purchased at the ticket machine.

Note: Participants staying in a hotel in Basel will receive a BaselCard from their hotel. The card offers free rides on the public transportation system in the city of Basel (and additional benefits).

Our recommendations

Hotel Odelya, Missionsstrasse 21, Basel (within 3 minutes walking distance from conference venue)

For conference participants, we blocked a few rooms (until Mid June) on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the code Bauhin2022 when booking a room to obtain special rate. Single room: CHF 144, double room: CHF 184, plus city tax (includes breakfast. And also free public transport in Basel during stay, including on arrival day with proof of booking). Contact hotel@clutterodelya.ch.

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Youth Hostel Basel, Maja Sacher-Platz 10, Basel (30 min walking distance, 20 min with public transport)

For conference participants, we blocked a few rooms in the Youth Hostel Basel (until 15 May) on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the code Uni Basel 103407/Bauhin2022 when booking a room to obtain special rate. 1 person sharing a room for 4 (conference participants), each person: CHF 55, includes city tax (includes breakfast. And also free public transport in Basel during stay, including on arrival day with proof of booking). In addition, 5 single rooms will be available (CHF 123 per night per person) Contact basel@clutteryouthhostel.ch.

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Hotel Spalentor Basel, Schönbeinstrasse 1, 4056 Basel (across the street)
For conference participants, we blocked a few rooms (until 3 Aug 2022) on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the code Bauhin2022 when booking a room to obtain special rate. Single room: CHF 169, double room: CHF 210, plus city tax (includes breakfast. And also free public transport in Basel during stay, including on arrival day with proof of booking). Contact info@clutterhotelspalentor.ch.

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• Hotel Rochat Basel, Petersgraben 23, 4051 Basel. Approx. CHF 110 per night single room (5 minute walk)
• Hotel D Basel, Blumenrain 19, 4051 Basel (9 minute walk)
• Basel Backpack, Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel (33 min walk or 26 min with public transport)
• Hotel zum Spalenbrunnen, Schützenmattstrasse 2, 4051 Basel

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Hotels and accommodation information in Basel provided by Basel Tourism Office: https://www.basel.com/en/hotels-accommodation 

https://www.basel.com/

Basel Tourism – Basel Tourismus, official tourism office