This is nothing spectacular! A small boat takes you across the Rhine in a few minutes. There are many, many more interesting things to see and do in Basel. Yes, it is cheap. Yes, it can saves you a detour, but it is far from the second best attraction in Basel !

A great chance to travel over the Rhine in a ferry powered solely by the current. Basel is not a cheap place to be, but this is amazing value.

Taking a traditional ferry across the Rhine isn't a bad way to spend 1.6 Francs. We took the ferry from the Munster to the other side of the river and then took a stroll down to the old bridge to head back to the Old Town. The trip is quite short, no more than a few minutes, but it is... More

its a breath-takingly amazing place. the waters are beautiful. dont miss the boat ride. i could sit here for hours without doing anything at all. and overall its romantic!

The ferry ride across the Rhine is a pleasant experience and for the 2 franc fare, you get a quality river view and a break from walking. It is part of the Basel experience, so be sure to take advantage of it!

to take one of the four Fähris that cross the Rheinusing just the river's strength to pull them along. Most of teh Fähriman are real characters and well known in trhe city.

Four tiny pedestrian manual, flow-driven ferries across the Rhine link the two halves of Basel (Grossbasel & Kleinbasel). Ever since I was a kid, these were a favorite place of mine. In summer, we often took it and then jumped into the water half way through the trip (which is strictly forbidden by the way). It's like a time travel,... More

Why crossing over the river Rhine using an ordinary bridge? This ferry is a very special experience. The boat is guided and pulled by the water itself. The long boats are somehow like a tree trunks. The sailor often tells some stories or jokes. If it is cold, one will get a blanket or even a cup of tea. I've... More

If you have the time - do it. Only takes like 10 minutes to cross the river old style by just using hydro power. We took the one close to the Münster (cathedral) - had to go back and forth as there are about 100 steps to climb on the city side - which was not possible with a pram... More