Basel sits at the point where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet. The Rhine River divides the city between the historic Grossbasel and smaller Kleinbasel districts. Direct flights from London take around 1 hour 35 minutes to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), which serves all three countries.
Art defines Basel. The Kunstmuseum holds Europe's oldest public art collection. Art Basel, held each June, draws collectors and galleries worldwide. The city's 40 museums include the Fondation Beyeler and the Vitra Design Museum just across the German border. Basel's old town features painted facades and the red sandstone Münster cathedral.
EasyJet operates the primary service from London in economy only. British Airways flies limited schedules from Heathrow with Club Europe business class. SWISS connections through Zurich add options for those preferring full-service carriers. Lufthansa via Frankfurt provides Lufthansa Group business class alternatives.