Switzerland has a reputation for being one of Europe’s priciest countries, but unbundling it DIY turns a November weekend into a genuine budget break. With early Friday morning departure and a late Sunday flight home, you get three full days to explore medieval old towns, cross three countries on foot, and wander along the Rhine, all while paying just £130pp total.
Deal Summary
- Destination: Basel, Switzerland
- Trip Type: 3-Day Weekend Break (2 Nights)
- Dates: Friday 13th November – Sunday 15th November
- Outbound Flight: Friday 08:15 (London Stansted → EuroAirport Basel BSL)
- Inbound Flight: Sunday 21:45 (EuroAirport Basel BSL → London Stansted)
- Total DIY Price: £130.00 per person (Based on 2 sharing)
Price & Route Breakdown
| Item | Details | Cost (per person) |
| Direct Flights | London Stansted ⇄ EuroAirport Basel (08:15 Fri / 21:45 Sun) | £42.00 |
| Studio Apartment | VISIONAPARTMENTS Basel (2 Nights, £176 total split by 2) | £88.00 |
| Basel Card (Public Transit) | Free public transport across Basel included with accommodation | £0.00 |
| Total DIY Cost | Flights + 2-Night Central Studio + In-City Transit | £130.00 |
Why Nauenstrasse is the Ideal City Break Base
Swiss hotels are notorious for eating into travel budgets, but this setup keeps costs down without compromising on location:
- Central Station Convenience: Located on Nauenstrasse, you are less than a 5-minute walk from Basel SBB (the main train station). Jump straight off the airport bus (Line 50) and walk into your room within minutes.
- Free Citywide Transit (Basel Card): When you book accommodation in Basel, your booking confirmation provides the official Basel Card, giving you 100% free use of city trams and buses, plus 50% off local museum admissions.
- Seamless Self Check-in: Digital keypad entry means no waiting around at a reception desk—drop your daypack and head straight into the city centre.
How to Spend 3 Full Days in Basel
Day 1: Old Town Cobblestones & Sunset by the Rhine
- Morning: Touch down at EuroAirport around 10:55 local time. Take bus 50 straight to Basel SBB, check into Nauenstrasse, and head into the centre.
- Lunch: Grab fresh pretzels and Swiss pastries in the vibrant, red-sandstone Marktplatz.
- Afternoon: Walk through the historic Rathaus (Town Hall), climb up to the Basel Minster (Basler Münster), and take in views across the Rhine from the Pfalz terrace.
- Evening: Cross the Mittlere Brücke into Kleinbasel for local craft beers and riverside dining away from tourist markups.
Day 2: Tri-Border Walk or French Alsace Day Trip
- Morning: Hop on Tram 8 from the central station straight to the Dreiländereck, where the borders of Switzerland, France, and Germany meet in the middle of the river.
- Afternoon: Take a fast regional train (roughly 45 minutes) across the French border to Colmar for fairytale timbered houses and early festive lights, or explore the world-renowned Kunstmuseum Basel at 50% off with your Basel Card.
- Evening: Head back into central Basel for a traditional Swiss cheese fondue evening.
Day 3: Rhine Ferries & Late Departure
- Morning: Ride one of the historic, motorless “Fähri” reaction ferries that use the Rhine river’s current to glide between Grossbasel and Kleinbasel for just a couple of francs.
- Afternoon: Wander through the preserved medieval city gate of Spalentor and enjoy an espresso in St. Alban, known as the “Little Venice” of Basel.
- Evening: Head back to Nauenstrasse to grab your bags, catch the quick bus back to EuroAirport, and board your 21:45 flight back to London Stansted.
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