Congress Center Basel, Basel

Name: Congress Center Basel
Address: Messeplatz 21, Basel, 4058, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 58 206 28 28

#47 among attractions in Basel

Convention center, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Congress Center Basel is Switzerland’s biggest convention center. The venue belongs to the MCH Group, which operates exhibition centers in Basel, Zurich, and Lausanne, organizes exhibitions including Baselworld and Art Basel and offers live marketing services. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'45"N, 7°35'57"E

Address

Messeplatz 21ClaraBasel 4058 Switzerland

Contact

+41 58 206 28 28

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Day trips

Congress Center Basel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Regional art including works by Holbein
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Bridge
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Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Gambling
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Congress Center Basel open?

Congress Center Basel is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 12 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 12 pm
Friday 1:15 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Congress Center Basel?

Nearby attractions include Clarakirche, Basel (6 min walk), Schule für Gestaltung Basel, Basel (8 min walk), Church of St. Matthew, Basel (11 min walk), Museum Kleines Klingental, Basel (12 min walk).

How to get to Congress Center Basel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congress Center Basel:

Tram

Messeplatz Kante E • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
Messeplatz Kante C • Lines: 1, 2, 6, N14, N6 (3 min walk)

Bus

Wettsteinplatz • Lines: 31, 34, 38, N22 (6 min walk)
Claraplatz • Lines: 31, 34, 38, 55, N22 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Münster Fähre Leu (12 min walk)
St. Alban Fähre Wild Maa (14 min walk)

Train

Basel Badischer Bahnhof (14 min walk)
Basel SBB (29 min walk)