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Basel Mulhouse Freiburg EuroAirport (BSL)
Airport Information
(Saint Louis Cedex, France)
Conveniently located within minutes of three cities in three separate countries, the Basel Mulhouse Freiburg EuroAirport (BSL) provides easy access to some of the most beautiful and interesting regions in Western Europe. The airport is also close to Blotzheim, Hesingue, Huningue, St. Louis and Zi Liesbach, and although technically in France, it is directly connected to Basel, Switzerland via a customs road, which is shared with Mulhouse, France and the German city of Freiburg.
More than four million passengers pass through the Basel Mulhouse Freiburg EuroAirport each year, with some 80,000+ aircraft movements. New services to both Marrakesh and Porto have been recently announced by easyJet Switzerland, one of the airport's most important airlines. Swiss International Air Lines is also based at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, along with Air Berlin, Ryanair and almost 20 further airlines.
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The EuroAirport can be reached by car via the A35 motorway from Basel and Mulhouse. Drivers from Basel can also take the Flughafen Strasse (Airport Road). Buses serve the central SCNF train stations in both Mulhouse and Basel, as well as the centres of each of the three nearby cities. Taxis are also available in front of the arrivals hall, linking regional destinations, such as Albion, Basel, Freiburg, Liestal and Mulhouse.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) Information: History and Facilities
Established in 1946, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport has recently celebrated in 60th anniversary and has long been an important symbol for the need of international co-operation. Many important events have taken place in the airport's life over the years, including the addition of a toll-free road linking the airport and central Basel in 1952, large new hangars in 1966, and a major terminal building in 1970.
By 1980, the runway at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport has been extended to 3,900 metres / 12,800 feet to cope with charter flights using Boeing 747s and similar jet planes. Soon after, passenger levels exceeded one million per year, and in 1987 the airport was officially branded at the Basel Mulhouse Freiburg EuroAirport (BSL). Subsequent years saw the airport being awarded the title of 'Best Regional Airport in Europe', and more recently, the opening of two new terminals, the North Passenger Terminal in 2002 and the South Passenger Terminal in 2005.
Facilities at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg EuroAirport include ATMs, a bank, bureau de change, baby changing rooms, a hairdresser and an information desk. There are several bars and snack bars in the terminal, such as the Café Select, Crousti Café and Euro Café, which serve drinks and light fare, and the fifth level houses a full service restaurant, 'Au 5ème'. While there is little shopping opportunity in the airport, duty-free items can be bought at the various Dufry outlets within the International Departures area.
Business facilities include conference rooms equipped with all the essentials, which can hold around 50 people. Seven major car hire firms have offices here and EuroAirport offers short- and long-term car parks on the French and also the Swiss sides of the terminal.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) Information: About Saint Louis Tourism
Basel has been inhabited since the first century B.C. and the well-preserved Old Town is a testament to its long history. The town is proud of its cultural heritage and ranks art, music and food among its priorities. Basel is also an ideal base for exploring the outdoor wonderlands found in the Black Forest, the Vosges and the Jura. Hiking, skiing and hang-gliding are just a few of the recreation activities on offer.
With three different cultures represented within a half hour of the Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) , there is something for everyone. Basel, Switzerland is the closest town at a mere 8 km / 5 miles south-east of EuroAirport. The town is a good representation of the area as France, Germany and Switzerland all meet at the Rhine river.
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