Basel Description & Dates - ST. JAKOB-PARK STADION

Basel Match Dates - Euro 2008:

• Saturday 7th June - Switzerland and Czech Republic View Hotels
• Wednesday 11th June - Switzerland and Turkey View Hotels
• Sunday 15th June - Switzerland and Portugal View Hotels
• Thursday 19th June - Quarter Final View Hotels
• Saturday 21st June - Quarter Final View Hotels
• Wednesday 25th June - Semi Final View Hotels

Stadium - St. JAKOB-PARK (Capacity 42,500)

Basel and St. Jakob-Park Stadion

Basel, situated on the river Rhine in the north west of Switzerland, is the third largest city in Switzerland. Basel shares its borders with Germany and France. Basel functions as a major industrial centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

Basel has a wide range and selection of quality hotels which will make booking a hotel easier. However we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.

The UEFA Euro 2008 football matches will be hosted at Basel's stadium - St. JAKOB-PARK. Please bear in mind that the Euros 2008 stadium is a 3 kilometer walk from most of the city's hotels. Leave in plenty of time and arrange transportation ahead of time if required for any less able bodied spectators. Please check with your hotel in advance and requesting that they pre-book a taxi on your behalf to ensure your travel arrangements are secure.