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GROUP EXPERIENCES ON THE RHINE

Experience boat trips and day programs for clubs, companies, and private groups on the Rhine in Basel from May to October.

1:30 PM or 3:00 PM from Basel Schifflände

city and port cruise inkl. Audioguide

Experience the highlights of Basel from the perspective of the Rhine on the 75-minute cruise. Interesting spots like in a movie pass by you between the tri-border area and the Birsfelden power plant:
Rhine port, view of France and Germany, urban port area, cathedral, Roche towers, picturesque old town houses, Tinguely Museum, Birsfelden power plant, etc.
  • Cruise incl. Audioguide: CHF 20/person
  • Cruise incl. coffee & Leckerly dessert: CHF 28.50/person
  • Cruise incl. coffee, Leckerly dessert & land activity: CHF 48.50/person
  • city and port cruise with lunch: Available on request for groups of 50 or more.
Stadt- und Hafenfahrt auf dem Rhein in Basel
Highlights auf der Stadt- und Hafenfahrt

Highlights on the city and lock cruise

  • Three Country Corner
  • Harbor area
  • Ship landing
  • Middle Bridge
  • Roche Towers
  • Basel Minster
11:00 - 15:50 Uhr ab/an Basel Schifflände

lock cruise Basel - Rheinfelden - Basel

The lock cruise is the queen of the «on the Rhine» offering. Discover numerous highlights along the Rhine on the full-day cruise from Basel to Rheinfelden and back. Enjoy relaxed moments, fine food, and extensive conversations in good company on board. The varied cruise offers a comprehensive experience of history, technology, and impressive views!
  • Cruise including lunch 2-course menu: CHF 72/person
  • + Dessert CHF 8/person
Schleusenfahrt auf dem Rhein von Basel nach Rheinfelden und zurück.
Highlights der Schleusenfahrt.

Highlights of city and port cruise

  • lock Birsfelden
  • lock facilities Birsfelden
  • Augusta Raurica
  • Salina Helvetica
  • lock Augst
  • Rheinfelden
11:00 from Basel Schifflände until 13:30 at Rheinfelden Schifflände

lock cruise from Basel to Rheinfelden

Experience on the lock cruise up to the Zähringer Städtli numerous sights between the three-country corner and Rheinfelden: Rhine port, view of France and Germany, urban port area, cathedral, Roche towers, picturesque old town houses, Tinguely Museum, lock in Birsfelden and Augst, Rhine saltworks and the idyllic old town of Rheinfelden at the end of the trip.
  • Trip including lunch 2-course menu: CHF 52/person
  • Trip including lunch 2-course menu & land activity: CHF 72/person
  • + Dessert: CHF 8/person
Rhystärn bei der Ankunft in Rheinfelden nach der Fahrt durch die Schleusen.
Schleusenfahrt auf dem Rhein von Basel nach Rheinfelden und zurück.
1:30 PM from Rheinfelden Schifflände to 3:50 PM at Basel Schifflände

lock cruise from Rheinfelden to Basel

Enjoy the relaxed return trip to Basel and let your gaze wander over the Rhine. Passing by the idyllic shores and the urban life along the bank, the cruise takes you back to the vibrant city. Watch the skyline of Basel come closer as you pass by villages and picturesque landscapes. An unforgettable journey on the Rhine.
  • Trip including coffee & Leckerly dessert: CHF 32.50/person
  • Trip including lunch 2-course menu: CHF 48/person
  • Trip including lunch 2-course menu & land activity: CHF 68/person
  • + Dessert CHF 8/person

Ready for your group experience on the Rhine?

We are happy to put together a suitable program for you.

Land activities

In addition to the cruises with menu or coffee & Leckerly dessert, you can book an activity on land:

A) Saline Schweizerhalle in Pratteln with new visitor center
B) Saline Riburg in Rheinfelden
C) Läckerli Huus in Frenkendorf
D) Basel Kurz & Bündig as city tour*
E) Rheinfelder Geschichte as city tour
F) Brauerei Feldschlösschen in Rheinfelden**
G) Jakob‘s Basler Leckerly in the St. Johann district**
H) Traffic hub Switzerland — portmuseum at Westquai*
* + CHF 5 /person in addition to the regular price
** + CHF 10 /person in addition to the regular price

The city and port cruise as well as the lock cruise with gastronomy can be combined with an activity according to our schedule. Transfers to and from the offer must be organized individually. There are parking spaces for buses in the three-country corner.
Landaktivität bei den Gruppenerlebnissen.

More group experiences

  • Experience a unique journey that connects two vital elements: the Rhine and salt. Dive into the saltworks and immerse yourself in the world of white gold. On our cozy boat trip, you can relax while observing the landscape from the water and enjoying a fine menu. In the saltworks Schweizerhalle with a new visitor center and the saltworks Riburg, you can experience salt together. Depending on the desired day and group size, this excursion can be combined with a lock cruise (from 20 people) or a city and port cruise including lunch (from 50 people).

    HIGHLIGHT: Salt & Rhine

Group Menus

Menu selection on board

All menus start with a seasonal leaf salad. Guests choose the daily menu directly on board – either with meat from local Swiss cuisine or as a vegetarian menu based on plants. We kindly ask to inform us in advance about any intolerances and allergies.

Optional

Dessert with Bebbi-Touch + CHF 8 / person

Rhystärn-Bhaltis from Jakob’s Basler Leckerly Manufaktur + CHF 10 / person

  • Gruppenmenüs bei der Basler Personenschifffahrt.
    coming soon

    May & June

    Meat & Vegimenü

  • Gruppenmenüs bei der Basler Personenschifffahrt.
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    July & August

    Meat & Vegimenü

  • Gruppenmenüs bei der Basler Personenschifffahrt.
    coming soon

    September & October

    Meat & Vegimenü

Brochure for Download

Brochure Group Experiences Summer 2026 (PDF)

Ready for your group experience on the Rhine?

We are happy to put together a suitable program for you.