Old Town & Rhine Ferry
A current-powered ferry crossing to the red sandstone Münster.
How to reach it
About 18 min walk from Basel station. Basel is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 18 min · 1.3 km
- Rail pass
- Swiss Travel Pass
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
The world's oldest public art collection, entry with the pass.
Museum Tinguely
Clattering kinetic sculptures in a Botta pavilion on the Rhine bank.
Marktplatz & Rathaus
The crimson-painted town hall rising over the daily market stalls.
Fondation Beyeler
Renzo Piano's art museum in a park, now joined by three new Peter Zumthor buildings (opened Sept 2026), on tram 6 from Basel.
Other stops on the Basel, Bern & the Emmental
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Old Town & Rhine Ferry from Basel station?
- About 18 min walk from Basel station. Basel is the start of the route.
- Is Old Town & Rhine Ferry covered by the Swiss Travel Pass?
- The train journey to Basel is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Entry to Old Town & Rhine Ferry is free.
- What else is there to see near Old Town & Rhine Ferry?
- Other sights in Basel include Kunstmuseum Basel, Museum Tinguely, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Fondation Beyeler.