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Home/Destinations/Basel/Basel Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps · Basel itinerary

Basel Swiss Alps: The Best Day Trips

Basel is a gateway to the Swiss Alps. Here is how to reach the mountains — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Lucerne
  2. 2Pilatus
  3. 3Interlaken
  4. 4Jungfrau

Lucerne

The lake and Mount Pilatus.

Interlaken

The Jungfrau region.

The trains

Scenic panoramic railways.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Basel — prices per person.

The natural wonders of Switzerland: private tour from Basel (1 day)
Basel
The natural wonders of Switzerland: private tour from Basel (1 day)
5.0(18)·8–9 hours
from$1,408/ person
via Viator
From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group
Basel
From Basel: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, Beatus Caves Small Group
4.9(31)·9–12 hours
from$327/ person
via Viator
France & Switzerland - Private Trip to Colmar & Basel from Zurich
Zurich
France & Switzerland - Private Trip to Colmar & Basel from Zurich
5.0(12)·8 hours
from$1,625/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Tour to Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Mürren from Basel
Basel
Private Full-Day Tour to Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Interlaken Mürren from Basel
4.9(16)·9 hours
from$1,408/ person
via Viator
Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel
Basel
Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$1,174/ person
via Viator
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
Basel
Mount Titlis Glacier World Private Day Tour from Basel
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$778/ person
via Viator
From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour
Basel
From Basel: Premium Panoramic train, Lucerne & Interlaken Tour
4.9(58)·8–11 hours
from$387/ person
via Viator
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Basel
Basel
Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Basel
4.8(21)·8 hours
from$749/ person
via Viator

Basel Swiss Alps — FAQ

Can you visit the Swiss Alps from Basel?
Yes — day trips reach Lucerne, Interlaken and Jungfraujoch.
What is the best Alps day trip from Basel?
Lucerne with Mount Pilatus, or Interlaken and the Jungfrau.
How do you reach the Alps from Basel?
By scenic panoramic trains and guided day tours.

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