Wickelfisch [ Large Size Dry Bag Floating Bag Waterproof Bag Swimming Bag

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Make sure that you feel really comfortable in water, even at places where you cannot reach the bottom with your feet. I’ve always associated Switzerland with winter travel or suits on business trips but as soon as the temperature allows, Basel is all about bathing, barbecues and buvettes. In this city centre a swimsuit is the typical summer outfit. I hope this article summed up everything you need to know about swimming in the Rhine – the true Baseler style. If you’re an experienced swimmer with some tips, hidden gems by the Rhine and more…I’d love to hear about that! Do drop a comment below. 😉

To use, simply dump all your gear inside the main compartment the way you would any regular dry bag. If you don’t want to walk around with a balloon-like bag, then use it like a tote with the top left open while you carry it to the water. Before hitting the water, though, you’re going to want to prepare the bag to float, at which point you’re supposed to let air in, then roll up the tail of the bag seven times to seal it. From there, your dry bag has transformed into a functional float that should stay on the water’s surface the entire time. The photo of Basel Fasnacht looks to have actually been taken at Liestal, a town some kilometers away. Those fire brooms are part of that town’s unique and rather harrowing celebration, but they have nothing to do with Basel’s own Fasnacht, which is renowned in its own right. The Sports Department of Basel-Stadt organizes an accompanied swim in the Rhine every Tuesday during the summer months of July and August. What I like about this is the fact that you’re accompanied by trained guards and it is a recurring event. You can find all the info here. Image Source: https://slrg-basel.ch/basler-rheinschwimmen/ 2. The Basel Rhine Swim The temperature here in Basel is rising up these days, so if you’re new to Basel or just want a guide on how you can swim in the Rhine to beat the heat (or maybe just for sun) then read on. In this article we break down all the steps to ace that perfect day out – Swimming in the Rhine edition.

Your day swimming in the Rhine

The big one everyone is eager to do once (and with good reason) is the Glacier Express, which crosses over the Furka, Oberalp and Bernina passes on the eight-hour ride between Zermatt and St Moritz in Graubünden’s Upper Engadin. Riveting views of meadows, forests, fast-flowing turquoise rivers, canyons, castles, big-shouldered mountains and glaciers keep you glued to the window. The entire journey is a remarkable feat of 1930s engineering, but special mention goes to the Landwasser viaduct – the gravity-defying six-arched bridge that leaps between Tiefencastel and Filisur, and the Oberalp Pass (2033m/6670ft), harnessing the true wilderness of the Swiss Alps.

For many, “the most special moment” in Basel is Carnival, a centuries-old annual festival so ingrained in the consciousness and identity of the city that it has earned recognition on UNESCO’s intangible cultural list. Our Air Canada Race team was invited to watch school kids practice their drumming and fifing chops at practice, months ahead of the Feb.-March festival. Delightfully teetering between organization and chaos, costumed revellers “go wild” for three days – it always begins the Monday after Ash Wednesday – though Carnival is a decidedly family-friendly amalgamation of parades, music, and food. After being cancelled for the past two years, Carnival is set to return March 7-9, pandemic permitting. There are higher mountains in Switzerland than those lining the fjord-like shores of Lake Lucerne , but none are more enshrined in flag-waving Swiss myth. Boat across the emerald waters of Lake Uri, and you’ll glimpse Rütli Meadow, the hallowed birthplace of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. You can also experience the Tellskapelle , a tiny frescoed chapel that is said to be where the apple-shooting hero and beloved Swiss rebel William Tell escaped from the boat of his Hapsburg captor, Gessler.For those who like to leave the shore and swim, go on a stand-up paddle excursion, canoe or boat there is always the fear of getting your clothes, your phone or your handbag wet. The Münsterplatz holds around 40 stalls set out in a larger area so it’s easier to navigate through. You can also enjoy the amazing sights of the Rhine River and the Gothic Basel Minster. The smallest Basel Christmas Market Is the Claraplatz in Kleinbasel. However, it’s worthwhile visiting. Final Words on Basel Switzerland Nydegger noted that Canadians and international tourists know Switzerland for its nature and mountains, but also an incredible diversity that includes its “boutique” cities such as Basel – a “hidden gem” that isn’t as well known as Zurich or Geneva, despite its international reputation as a City of Art.

Planning tip : If you want to save a few francs, regularly scheduled services plying the same route can be just as enjoyable and significantly less expensive. Break up the journey by using cheaper SBB trains and overnighting along the way. 4. Hike in the Swiss National Park YouTube setzt dieses Cookie über eingebettete YouTube-Videos und registriert anonyme statistische Daten. Basel may have a rich history, but it has embraced contemporary art with vigor. A great way to find hidden art in Basel is to take an Urban Art Tour with Artstübli Basel. At the point where Switzerland, Germany and France converge in the north, Basel dives into creative waters when it comes to avant-garde art and architecture, with a raft of galleries right up there with Europe’s best. But this city also likes to let its mind drift. To be honest, when Air Canada hosted its famed almost-annual travel agent “Race” early this fall, the airline could have sent participants by camel train to Timbuktu and they would have been thrilled, such was the enthusiasm by most for their first trip since the pandemic began. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case and instead, Air Canada selected beautiful, bountiful Basel, Switzerland, for its gala event.Basel has a very popular Christmas Market which seems to be on everyone’s “things to do in Basel” list. It also hosts the world’s largest art fair. When we were there in August, an open-air cinema was set up on Münsterhügel (Minster Hill) in front of Basel Minster, a former Catholiccathedral that is now a ReformedProtestantchurch. Basel’s most famous son is tennis great Roger Federer, whose image is never far from sight, including adorning the newly launched “Federer Express” tram. With all the steps wrapped up, here’s something that you need to keep in mind if you’re planning to go swimming in the Rhine: Depending on your entry point, you’d get the prefect downstream flow while the Rhine shows you around the city 😉 You’d enjoy the summer breeze and historic views of Basel while the water current guides you down the stream. If you’d like to experience Swimming in the Rhine with a bunch of other people who’re as excited as you are…here are a few options you could explore. Source: Spike Art magazine 1. Accompanied swimming in the Rhine Planning tip : For a great primer on Lavaux wines, stop off at Vinorama in Rivaz. Housed in a strikingly revamped bunker, the lakefront center speeds you through the wine-growing process, and you can sample dozens of different wines in the Espace Dégustation.