Top 10 reasons

Basel will astonish you: its central location, first-class transport connections and infrastructure as well as the compactness of the city make Basel one of the most important exhibition and congress cities in Europe.

All this, combined with a huge range of leisure activities, attracts hundreds of thousands of guests every year to Art Basel, the world’s most important fair for contemporary and modern art, or to Baselworld, the world’s leading watch and jewellery show, and many other top events.

                                    
                                            #1
                                    Located in the triangle where Switzerland, France and Germany meet.

                                            #2
                                    Easy access via EuroAirport Basel or Zurich Airport (only 1 hour 15 minutes from Basel by train).

                                            #3
                                    Congress Center Basel is located in the heart of the city.

                                            #4
                                    Large choice of hotels and restaurants near the Congress Center.

                                            #5
                                    Host city to major international fairs such as Art Basel and Baselworld.

                                            #6
                                    The free BaselCard is included in every overnight stay: it offers free use of public transport, free WiFi, and 50% off cultural and leisure activities.

                                            #7
                                    High degree of political and economic stability.

                                            #8
                                    Basel synonymous with quality, reliability, efficiency and punctuality.

                                            #9
                                    Congress receives financial support from Basel city authorities.

                                            #10
                                    Headquarters of big multinationals such as Novartis,Roche and Actelion.