Are trams free in Basel?


Are trams free in Basel? In order to ride the tram, you need a valid ticket. While you are supposed to have a ticket for every ride you take, it's an honor system, with random spot checks on trams and buses. If you are caught without a ticket, you'll be fined a substantial amount.


What all is free in Switzerland?

Top 10 things to do in Switzerland – for free
  • Take a tour of the Bundeshaus.
  • Wander around Lucerne old town.
  • Indulge your artistic side at the MCBA.
  • Lounge by Lake Geneva.
  • Educate yourself at the University of Zurich.
  • Hike through the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
  • Float through central Bern.
  • Walk on the wild side with Peter and Paul.


How do you get around Basel Switzerland?

Getting around Basel Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) (tel: +41 61 685 1414; www.bvb.ch) operates the city's many green trams and buses, most of which operate every few minutes during the day and every 15 minutes late in the evening (although some lines only operate at rush hour).