Looking for a last-minute weekend escape that packs in 3 countries in 1 trip? Basel is your perfect gateway, right on the border of Switzerland, France and Germany. Fly in on a Friday night, explore all weekend, and fly back late Sunday!
Basel’s compact city centre is perfect for exploring on foot, and from here you can easily hop on the train to:
🇫🇷 Colmar, France — charming cobbled streets, half-timers from Basel
🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany — classic German old town, reachable in under 40 minutes by train
And the hotel deal is a total bonus — you even get a free local transport card included! That means the airport bus is free both ways 🚍 (huge saving on taxis or transfers).
Hotel’s basic, but let’s be honest: you’re not going to be in it much if you’re exploring three countries in one weekend! The hotel should appear at the top of the list, but if it doesn't it's a chain hotel - B&B Hotel Basel
Grab your backpack and head off on an adults’ adventure.
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These are the kind of deals we don’t always share publicly 👀
If you want first access (and the best prices), the Travel Club is where they land first.
Flights: £82pp click here
Hotel: B&B Hotel Basel — £86 per room click here
💑 Couple price per person: £82 + £43 = £125pp
🙋♀️ Solo price: £82 + £86 = £168
Flights: £63pp click here
Hotel: B&B Hotel Basel — £122 per room click here
💑 Couple price per person: £63 + £61 = £124pp
🙋♀️ Solo price: £63 + £122 = £185
Flights: £65pp click here
Hotel: Double room — £94 click here
💑 Couple price per person: £65 + £47 = £112pp
🙋♀️ Solo price: £65 + £94 = £159
👉 The 21–22 March dates are currently the cheapest option.
🌍 Why This Trip Works
✔️ Explore 3 countries in 1 weekend
✔️ Cheap flights from London Gatwick
✔️ Easy train access to Colmar & Freiburg
✔️ Free local transport card with hotel
✔️ Better value than a night in London!
Whether you want scenic French villages, German beer gardens or Swiss city vibes — this weekend away packs it all in without breaking the bank.
✈️ Grab the flights & hotel now — and let adventure begin!
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