Canton
Basel-Stadt
Language
German
Mobile networks
All three national networks, 5G in the built-up area
Public Wi-Fi
Bahnhof SBB, museums, many cafés
Getting connected in Basel
Trinational corner — phones near the French and German border can latch onto foreign networks. An eSIM is usually the fastest way to get online on arrival.
Useful apps here
- 🚆SBB MobileNational timetable and tickets for trains, buses and boats.
- 🚋ZVVZurich regional transport tickets and departures.
- ⛅MeteoSwissOfficial federal weather forecasts and warnings.
- 🗺️swisstopoFederal maps, hiking layers and offline map areas.
- 💳TWINTSwiss mobile payment standard used in shops and between people.