Three Countries Corner
Dreiländereck
A silver memorial tower at the end of the Rhine port, marking where Switzerland, Germany and France meet in the river. From one spot you can see three countries.
The Dreiländereck, or Tri-Border Point, lies at the northern end of the Kleinhüningen Rhine Port in Little Basel. At the center of the river is the meeting point of the Swiss, German and French borders. On the bank stands a silver memorial tower shaped like a rocket. Visitors can take photos in the symbolic zone around it where you can 'walk across three countries in one step.' Nearby are restaurants and a shipping exhibition. A little farther north is the three-country footbridge connecting Weil am Rhein in Germany with Huningue in France, allowing you to cross borders on foot. From the city center, take tram No. 8 to Kleinhüningen stop, then walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Three Countries Bridge
- Art Basel & Messeplatz
- Middle Bridge
- Rhine Swimming & Kleinbasel Riverbank
- Basler Fasnacht
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Rhine Ferries