Basel Sbb

Although it is a lot of space, it is relatively easy to use. It is very convenient to get to the train station from the station exit. This is a two-part train station: 1. Main SBB (Switzerland) station 2. SNCF station - now mainly transported by TER train to France, including trains to Strasbourg.

The main Station

Trains departure from the station SBB (Switzerland) include: 1. All trains to other cities in Switzerland 2. ICE and EC trains to Germany 3. EC trains to Italy 4. Night trains 5. Go to Paris The Lyria train at this SBB station,

Platform/track/gleis 1-4 is the street hall. The platform/track/ gleis 5-17 can be accessed via a large flyover with shops and cafes. Although the SBB station is not a terminal, there is no pressure on the transfer. It's not good. SBB also has an information desk on the flyover - so if you use this bridge to change trains and want to double check the details of your round trip, you don't have to go to the main lobby.

SNCF Station: G1:30-35:

On the right side of the main hall, when you enter the station from the city side (the location of the tram stop) - is a passage that can accommodate quality food stores and special take-out counters. (If you want to travel long distances, buy some food from here, it will be better than any food you find on the train). This passage is also the connection to the SNCF part of the station - from where the TER and the local trains on the route to Mulhouse and Strasbourg leave. Please note that the Lyria trains to Dijon and Paris do not leave here, they depart from the main SBB station.

The SNCF platform / gleis / track 30-35 are at the street level - and this part of the station has a separate role. You have to go through a sliding door and enter the train under the sign "France" - then you will pass through the pretty SNCF departure hall.

When taking the train from this SNCF part of the train station, you must remember to print your ticket on the machine at the platform/fire entrance. The current plan for construction work at the SBB station is about to be extended to the SNCF station - so it is hoped that its special features will be preserved.

Basel Bad bf Station

Basel is a city with two main stations, so it is very easy to take the train to the city. In addition to Basel SBB, the Basel Bad Bf station also provides services. If you take the train between Basel city centre and the German destination, it is more convenient to use the Basel Bad Bf station than to take the train to Basel SBB.

Luzern

Lucerne (also known as Luzern) is an important station on the Swiss railway network. It is located at the south side of Lake Lucerne in the city centre of Lucerne is the terminal of some domestic and international rail traffic.

Lucerne Train Station is also the starting point for the famous Swiss ccenic train, the Golden Pass, so it is very convenient to travel from Lucerne to other cities in Switzerland via the Swiss Federal Railway.

Trains run from Olten and Zurich Airport to Lucerne every hour, and trains from Zurich to Lucerne every half an hour. There is a direct train from Berne, Switzerland, to Lucerne every hour. * Zurich-Lucerne Railway * Gotthard Railway Extension * Olten-Lucerne Railway * Bern-Wolhusen-Lucerne Railway * The Brünig Railway There are 14 stations, all trams, buses and SGVs in the city can be connected here * Lucerne-Zurich Distance 60.5 km, train 50 minutes, hourly * Lucerne-Bern, 89.5 km, train 1.5 hours, hourly * Lucerne-Interlaken, 75 km, train 2 hours, hourly * Lucerne-Lausanne, 205.6 km, train 2 hours 40 minutes * Lucerne-Lugano, train 2.5 hours, 56 Swiss francs * Lucerne-Geneva, train 3 hours 15 minutes, hourly, 70 Swiss francs light rail

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Basel ( BAH-zəl, German: [ˈbaːzl̩] ) or Basle ( BAHL; French: Bâle [bɑl]; Italian: Basilea [baziˈlɛːa]; Romansh: Basilea [baziˈleːa] ) is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva) with about 180,000 inhabitants.Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany. As of 2016, the Swiss Basel agglomeration was the third-largest in Switzerland, with a population of 541,000 in 74 municipalities in Switzerland (municipal count as of 2018). The initiative Trinational Eurodistrict Basel (TEB) of 62 suburban communes including municipalities in neighboring countries, counted 829,000 inhabitants in 2007.The official language of Basel is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the local Basel German dialect. The city is known for its many internationally renowned museums, ranging from the Kunstmuseum, the first collection of art accessible to the public in Europe (1661) and the largest museum of art in the whole of Switzerland, to the Fondation Beyeler (located in Riehen). The University of Basel, Switzerland's oldest university (founded in 1460), and the city's centuries-long commitment to humanism, have made Basel a safe haven at times of political unrest in other parts of Europe for such notable people as Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Holbein family, Friedrich Nietzsche and in the 20th century also Hermann Hesse and Karl Jaspers. The city of Basel is Switzerland's second-largest economic centre after the city of Zürich and has the highest GDP per capita in the country, ahead of the cantons of Zug and Geneva. In terms of value, over 94% of Basel City's goods exports are in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. With production facilities located in the neighboring Schweizerhalle, Basel accounts for 20% of Swiss exports and generates one third of the national product.Basel has been the seat of a Prince-Bishopric since the 11th century, and joined the Swiss Confederacy in 1501. The city has been a commercial hub and an important cultural centre since the Renaissance, and has emerged as a centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the 20th century. In 1897, Basel was chosen by Theodor Herzl as the location for the first World Zionist Congress, and altogether the congress has been held there ten times over a time span of 50 years, more than in any other location. The city is also home to the world headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements. In 2019 Basel, was ranked among the ten most liveable cities in the world by Mercer together with Zürich and Geneva.

Luzern

City Overview

Lucerne, also translated by Lucerne, is the city of lights in German. It is said that a palm lamp angel guided Lucerne's earliest settlers to choose the location of the church. Lucerne was originally a small fishing village, but it is surrounded by legendary mountains, surrounded by legendary mountains, and the medieval water tower and church bridge (also known as the Chapel Bridge) that stood in the lakeside river for hundreds of years. The Mill Bridge is a fusion of the unique charm of Switzerland. During the 13th and 19th centuries, Lucerne accumulated considerable wealth as the main gateway to and from the Alps. Later, her medieval old town and surrounding beauty became one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions.

As the first city to join the Swiss Confederation, today's Lucerne has become the gateway to central Switzerland and the tourism industry is thriving. The history of Lucerne’s tourism dates back to the mid-19th century. Mark Thorn described the tourism industry that was still in its infancy in the book "A Tramp Abroad". Lucerne’s business mainly consists of selling a variety of flashy tourist souvenirs. The store displays alpine crystals, photos of the sights and a variety of woodcuts.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Lake Lucerne Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne is located in central Switzerland, between the four forest states. The four forest states include Luzern, Uri, Schwyz and the former Unterwalden (now Oberwalden and below) Walden semi-state (Nidwalden). With a lake area of approximately 115.2km2, it is the fifth largest lake in Switzerland. Lake Lucerne is sandwiched between the peaks of the Alps, so the shape is very irregular. First, the Reuss flowed from south to north into Lake Lucerne in Flüelen, Uri, and the part of Uri is called Urnersee. Then the lake merged with the Muota River in Schwyz, and the lake shape changed from east to west. Then join the Engelberger Aa river flowing from the half-state of Lower Walden, turn to the north, the lake suddenly narrows, and after entering the state of Lucerne, it becomes wider and becomes a cross. The southwestern wing of the cross-shaped lake enters the Sarner Aa river in the Upper Half State of Upper Walden, and the northeast wing protrudes into Schwyz. The lake enters the northwest wing and flows out of the Royce River in Lucerne. Because there are many mountains on the shore of the lake, such as Mount Pilatus, Stanserhorn, and the St. Regis, the lakes and mountains form a typical Swiss landscape, which is beautiful. Both Swiss and foreigners are attracted by the magnificent scenery of Lake Lucerne, making it a tourist destination with many hotels and resorts on the shore. Visitors can take a ride around the lake, but the route is more tortuous and takes a long time. In addition, there are several ferry routes to and from the major towns on Lake Lucerne.   * ##### Royce River Reuss

The beautiful Reuss River is a jade belt at the waist of Lucerne. The river passes through the city. On one side is the old and simple old town, on the other side is a beautiful and dignified new city. The 9 bridges are the gemstones on this jade belt, and the river is sometimes gentle. Sometimes anxious. The Reuss River is like a mirror, and Lucerne, the young girl, dresses up in front of it and has a lot of style. Walking on the banks of the Reuss River, looking up and looking up, all of them are in front of your eyes.

• ##### Lion Monument Lion Monument

The lion statue that died here was designed by the Danish sculptor Tovarson in 1821. The lion, 10 meters long and 3 meters high, fell to the ground in pain. The broken spear was inserted on the shoulder and there was a shield with the Swiss national emblem. This statue is to commemorate the safety of the Louis XVI family in the Tuileries in Paris on August 10, 1792. All of the 760 Swiss mercenaries were killed. The text below the statue depicts the event. . At that time, Switzerland was a poor and backward country. Men were forced to make a living and went to European countries as mercenaries. Swiss mercenaries are loyal to employers, brave and good at war, but honors and money can't hide the cruelty of the mercenary system. After this incident, Switzerland stopped exporting mercenaries, leaving only the guards serving the Catholic Church in the Vatican. Swiss Guard. Thanks to the famous loyalty, this Swiss Guard of the Holy See has been serving until now. Later, the American writer Mark Twain came to Lucerne and praised the "death 琉 狮子 lion" as "the most tragic and touching statue in the world."

Transportation: Take the bus 1/19/22/23 to Löwenplatz

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Lucerne Little Macaron is an innovation of the Swiss chocolate store Confiserie Sprüngli. Use the same material as macarons, meringue, almonds and sugar to make the crust, sandwiched with creamy fillings of various flavors, less than half the size of French macarons. But there is no such sweetness as French, and the almond fragrant and light cream match each other.

In Switzerland, there are many varieties of cheese and different tastes. You can buy them to taste their unique taste. It is generally believed that the larger the round hole on the Swiss cheese, the better the flavor of the cheese. Cheese fondue is a Swiss favorite.

• ##### Accommodation

Lucerne is the most popular holiday destination for Swiss people. There are many quality family hotels here to experience the life of the locals. Most tourists choose to live in the ancient city of Lucerne and the surrounding and train station areas. The scenic lake view room is also a popular choice for enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Lucerne.

• ##### Shopping

As the most beautiful and ideal tourist city in Switzerland, the ancient city, lakes and snow-capped mountains have a panoramic view. In Lucerne, watches and chocolates are worth buying. Swiss watches, no one knows, and they are expensive. Lucerne is home to the famous Swiss watch chain, Bao Jiaer, with more than 4,000 watches. On the shopping street, there are specialty stores like the Rolex, Omega, Longines and other world-class brand watches. Even if you don't buy it, it is a very enjoyable thing to be full of happiness here.

Urban traffic

Lucerne has a well-developed tram and car network. No ticket sales are implemented, and tickets must be bought before boarding. Lucerne’s public bus routes are highly efficient and cover the entire city centre and suburbs. Tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines at a price that is based on the length of the ride.