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General Information   German is fluently spoken by virtually everyone, so if you speak German and they notice that you are a foreigner, they will most likely answer to you in German. Also widely spoken are English and French, both of which many people are able to communicate in comfortably enough to deal with everyday interactions and will gladly work to understand you. Climate Basel is the warmest place in Switzerland north of the Alps. The average temperature is mostly 2-3 degrees above those of other cities. It is nice during winter, but during summer, the temperatures, especially in the night, can be rather uncomfortably hot. Time Standard time zone in Basel is UTC/GMT +1 hour. Currency The Currency in Basel is the Swiss Franc, however many supermarkets and restaurants will also accept payment in Euros. International Dialling Code To dial internationally from Basel is 00+49+ the number you wish to dial. Opening Hours Grocery Stores: Opening hours for grocery stores and supermarkets are Monday to Friday from 8.00-18.30 and on Saturday from 8.00-17.00. Several grocery stores are open until 22.00. In the city centre, some shops are often open after 18.30 every day. There are very few stores that are open on Sundays and there are no 24-hour stores in Basel. Post Office: The post office opening hours are usually from 7.30 a.m. to noon and from 14.00 to 18.00 on weekdays, and on Saturday morning. In some smaller post offices, opening hours are shorter, and some services are not offered. General Shops: Typical opening hours for stores in Basel are usually Monday to Friday 8.30 am until 6.30pm (late night shopping Thursday until around 8.00pm or later. Saturday 9.00am until 5.00pm and Sunday shops are usually closed. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in bars and restaurants in Basel. Tipping Normally in Basel if the service is good you tip 10% and if the service is just ok you would usually just tip 5%. However, if you are a guest you are not obliged to tip. |
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