Incentive Programme ab Basel

GATEWAY TO 

THREE COUNTRIES. 

World-class museums and architecture, verdant forests 

and culinary highlights. Embark in Basel on a trip 

through three countries, languages and cultures. This is 

where Switzerland, Germany and France meet and 

foster a sense of togetherness that transcends borders. 

Basel Convention Bureau 

Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 10 

convention@basel.com 

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11 REASONS TO LOVE BASEL. 

#1 | Pocket-size metropolis 

#2 | Mediterranean flair and dolce vita on the banks of the Rhine 

#3 | In good company: one city, three countries 

#4 | Basel – Switzerland's capital of art and culture 

#5 | Basel's well-preserved and picturesque Old Town 

#6 | Everything in easy reach 

#7 | Swimming in the river Rhine 

#8 | Carnival in Basel: UNESCO intanglible heritage 

#9 | A city full of contrasts 

#10 | Our guests travel for free within the city 

#11 | The home of academic life since 1460 

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BASEL THE 

CULTURAL CAPITAL. 

Basel is an inspiration. Where cosmopolitan hustle and 

bustle blend with relaxed conviviality and urban style 

meets tradition: discover the Basel way of life. 


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FALL IN LOVE WITH BASEL. 

The Swiss city on the Rhine delights visitors with its wealth of 

cultural, relaxing and indulgent experiences, whether at one of 

the many museums, on a culinary discovery tour or at the heart 

of Basels nightlife. Have a memorable stay. 

Your program* 

Morning 

14.00 – 16.00 h 

16.00 – 18.30 h 

18.30 h 

Arrival in Basel and within max. of 15 

minutes transfer time you are in the city 

centre. Check-in at your hotel & lunch 

Get to know Basel with a guided tour 

Free time in Basel 

Enjoy a gala dinner in a traditional Swiss 

restaurant or a dinner on a river boat 

*Program & rate subject to change 

Incentive group rate on request 

> from CHF 61 / EUR 57 / USD 63 per person, no meals 

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FULL DAY IN BASEL 

SWITZERLAND. 

Be captivated by the special charm of our city. The 

“pocket-sized metropolis” combining a lively city centre 

with narrow streets in the romantic Old Town, worldclass 

museums, historical buildings and highlights of 

modern architecture. 


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BASEL, SWITZERLAND. 

Visit one of the 40 museums or enjoy the street art in Basel and 

discover the border triangle, the point where Germany, France 

and Switzerland meet and boats sail off towards the Northern 

Sea. Enjoy a beautiful river ride and end your day with making 

your own chocolate and a traditional Swiss dinner. 

Your program* 

10.00 –12.00 h 

12.00 – 14.00 h 

14.00 – 15.30 h 

15.30 – 17.30 h 

17.30 – 19.00 h 

19.00 h 

Guided tour through the Kunstmuseum 

Basel, the Museum Tinguely, the 

Fondation Beyeler or an Urban Art tour 

Lunch at the "Sandoase". From there you 

can discover the border triangle 

Enjoy a boat ride on the river Rhine 

Chocolate workshop, including a tour to 

one of the famous chocolate-makers 

Free time 

Dinner in a traditional Swiss restaurant. 

Try out one of our traditional dishes like 

Raclette, Fondue or Rösti 



> from CHF 91 / EUR 86 / USD 93 per person, no meals 

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DINNER IN BASEL 

AFTER YOUR DAY TRIP. 

Gourmets will be in their element in Basel – as will all 

lovers of more modest but high-quality fare. 


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DINNER IN BASEL AFTER YOUR DAY TRIP. 

The city offers a large selection of eateries to suit all tastes. And 

after their meal, the guests can prolong the evening with a visit 

to one of the many bars and clubs in the city centre. 

Traditional restaurants in Basel* 

• Restaurant Safran Zunft 

• Restaurant Löwenzorn 

• Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen 

• Cruise ship Rhystärn 

• Volkshaus Basel 

• Landgasthof Riehen 

> more restaurants and venues: meeting.basel.com 



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DAY TRIP TO 

THE BLACK FOREST. 

Cuckoo clocks, Bollenhut hats, Black Forest farms and 

Black Forest gateau – the Black Forest is the epitome 

of a homely German holiday destination. 


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LAKE TITISEE, GERMANY. 

Drive through the vineyards to Freiburg. On a tour you will pass 

impressive architectural monuments as well as the typical 

brooks, as the small watercourses at the roadside are called 

here. After lunch in a traditional restaurant continue to drive 

through the Black Forest to Titisee. At Titisee you have the opportunity 

to go on a boat trip on the lake depending upon season 

or you can stroll by Titisee Neustadt and visit the numerous 

shops with the well-known Black Forest cuckoo clocks. 

Your program* 

09.00 – 10.15 h 

10.15 – 12.00 h 

12.00 – 14.00 h 

14.00 – 14.45 h 

14.45 – 16.45 h 

16.45 – 17.45 h 

Departure from Basel to Freiburg 

City tour of Freiburg 

Lunch in a traditional restaurant 

Departure from Freiburg to Titisee 

Free time in Titisee 

Departure from Titisee to Basel 


Incentive group rate 

> from CHF 96 / EUR 91 / USD 98 per person 

with guide, no meals 

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DAY TRIP TO 

ALSACE. 

Experience the beauty of the Alsace region on a day. 

Visit Colmar and Eguisheim. Explore the fortified 

town of Riquewihr and follow the Wine Route 

with the Haut Koenigsbourg Castle. 


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ALSACE, THE REGION OF NORTHEAST FRANCE. 

Drive along the French wine road to Colmar. An enchanting journey 

through hilly vineyards and flowerdecorated villages awaits 

you. Take a guided tour through the beautiful Alsatian town of 

Colmar. On the way back, drive to the medieval towns of 

Riquewihr and Eguisheim, at the foot of the Vosges, and visit a 

traditional winery. During a guided tour followed by a wine tasting 

you will get to know the Alsatian wines. For lunch we recommend 

a typical Alsatian restaurant. 

Your program* 

08.15 – 09.30 h 

09.30 – 11.00 h 

11.00 – 11.30 h 

11.30 – 12.30 h 

12.30 – 14.15 h 

14.15 – 15.15 h 

15.30 – 16.00 h 

16.00 – 17.15 h 

17.15 – 18.30 h 

Departure from Basel to Colmar 

City tour of Colmar 

Departure from Colmar to Riquewihr 

Visit of a wine cellar and wine tasting 


Free time in Riquewihr 

Departure from Riquewihr to Eguisheim 

Guided tour through Eguisheim 

Departure from Eguisheim to Basel 





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DAY TRIP TO 

GRUYERES. 

Discover Gruyères, a medieval village and enjoy a tour 

in a cheese factory. 


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GRUYERES, SWITZERLAND. 

Visit the famous traditional Maison du Gruyères. Cheese lovers 

can discover all secrets about the Gruyères AOP cheese-making. 

After lunch you will get the chance to explore one of the 

most picturesque villages of Switzerland: Gruyères is not only 

famous for its delicious cheese but also for its medieval Old 

Town and castle situated in wonderful surroundings. 

Your program* 

08.00 – 10.30 h 

10.30 – 12.30 h 

12.30 – 14.30 h 

14.30 – 15.30 h 

15.30 – 17.00 h 

Departure from Basel to Gruyères 

Visit the cheese factory 

La Maison du Gruyères 


Guided tour through Gruyères 

Departure from Gruyères to Basel 





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DAY TRIP TO 

BERN, SWISS CAPITAL. 

Visit the capital of Switzerland and explore art works 

of Paul Klee, one of the most important artists of the 

20th century. 


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PAUL KLEE MUSEUM, BERN. 

Discover the capital of Switzerland with a guided city tour and a 

visit to the Paul Klee Museum. The Old Town of Bern has been on 

the Unesco World Heritage list since 1983. Visit this unique cultural 

asset and enjoy the charm of the covered arcades, cobbled 

alleys and decorated facades. Afterwards you will visit the Paul 

Klee Museum on the outskirts of the city. The building designed 

by star architect Renzo Piano houses a comprehensive collection 

of works by the German-Swiss artist. 

Your program* 

09.00 – 10.30 h 

10.30 – 12.30 h 

12.30 – 14.00 h 

14.00 – 14.30 h 

14.30 – 15.30 h 

15.30 – 17.00 h 

Departure from Basel to Bern 

City tour of Bern 


Departure from Bern to the museum 

Zentrum Paul Klee 

Guided museum tour & free time 

Departure from Kriens to Basel 





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DAY TRIP TO 

THE ALPS. 

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus by boat, cogwheel 

railway, and gondola. Stop at the peak of Mount Pilatus 

where alpine vistas await. 


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MOUNT PILATUS AND LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. 

Visit Lucerne, the city of lights on Lake Lucerne, crowned with a 

visit to Pilatus, Lucerne’s local mountain. By boat you cross the 

lake to Alpnachstad, where the steepest rack railway in the 

world awaits you. After a 30-minute ride, you will enjoy a wonderful 

panorama on the Pilatus. And with a bit of luck, you might 

spot ibexes and marmots among the rocks or eagles and mountain 

jackdaws in the air. 

Your program* 

09.00 – 10.30 h 

10.30 – 12.30 h 

12.38 – 13.35 h 

13.45 – 14.15 h 

14.15 – 15.00 h 

15.00 – 15.30 h 

15.30 – 17.00 h 

Departure from Basel to Lucerne 

City tour of Lucerne 

Boat ride to Alpnachstadt 

& lunch on the boat 

Departure from Alpnachstadt 

to Pilatus Kulm 

Free time on the top of the mountain 

Departure to Kriens by gondola 

and Aerial cableway 

Departure from Kriens to Basel 





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DAY TRIP TO 

TITLIS. 

Only 90 minutes from Basel you can visit the highest 

excursion mountain, Mount Titlis and its glacier 

paradise in Central Switzerland. 


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THE ALPS (MT. TITLIS), SWITZERLAND. 

Titlis is the highest excursion mountain in Central Switzerland 

(3,020 m). The glacier paradise is open all year round and is located 

in the immediate vicinity of Lucerne (30 km). You can 

reach the Titlis Glacier Park with three aerial cableways, including 

the “Rotair”, the world’s first revolving aerial cableway, and 

the “Ice-Flyer” chairlift. Sliding over the snow with the free 

equipment is just one of the many unforgettable experiences. In 

addition, various restaurants will take care of your physical 

well-being. 

Your program* 

09.00 – 11.00 h 

11.00 – 11.30 h 

11.30 – 12.30 h 

12.30 – 14.30 h 

14.30 – 15.00 h 

15.00 – 17.00 h 

Departure from Basel to Engelberg 

Trip from Engelberg to Titlis 

Ice Flyer roundtrip to the Titlis Glacier Park 

Lunch at the panoramic restaurant 

and free time 

Trip from Titlis to Engelberg 

Departure from Engelberg to Basel 





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DAY TRIP TO 

THE RHINE FALLS. 

Visit the largest waterfall in Europe. 


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THE RHINE FALLS AND ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. 

You will visit the largest waterfall in Europe: the Rhine Falls. 

By boat you will go to the rock in the middle of the Rhine Falls, 

from where you will have a first-class view. After you will visit 

Zurich and enjoy a guided tour through the city. 

Your program* 

08.00 – 10.15 h 

10.15 – 11.45 h 

11.45 – 13.30 h 

13.30 – 14.15 h 

14.15 – 16.15 h 

16.15 – 17.15 h 

Departure from Basel to the Rhine falls 

Guided tour including a boat 

trip to the falls 


Departure to Zurich 

Guided tour through Zurich 

Departure from Zürich to Basel 





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ENJOY BASEL 

TO THE FULLEST. 


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YOUR NOTES. 

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YOUR CONTACT IN 

BASEL, SWITZERLAND. 

Please contact us for further information 

about Basel. 


Tel. +41 (0)61 268 68 10 


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Ramona Debus 

Stefan Bonsels 

Nathalie Lüthi 

BASEL CONVENTION BUREAU. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further 

questions and support. 


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Incentive Programme ab Basel

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