SRH Port of Switzerland Birsfelden
Logistics & Infrastructure
The Gateway to the World
Experience the Rhine port in Birsfelden: Port companies, simulator, fire brigade, port railway and children's activities.
Programme
The ‘SSB WALO BORIS’ boat
The tugboat and push boat 'SSB WALO BORIS' is a real workhorse from Walo Bertschinger. The crew gives you an extraordinary insight into their work.
17:30 – 23:30
Accessibility
not wheelchair accessible
Protective clothing
Sturdy shoes
Note
Children under 12 must be accompanied by their parents
Crafting in the Kids’ Corner
Hang out in the kids’ corner and create your own artwork – if you’re lucky, you could win something great for the whole family!
17:00 – 00:00
Note
Children must be supervised by a parent. (No external supervision)
FÜRIO Firefighting Boat
Have you ever been on a fireboat? If not, you’re missing out. The crew are on hand to show you every corner and answer all your questions.
17:30 – 23:30
Protective clothing
Sturdy shoes
Note
Children under 12 must be accompanied by their parents
Professional Fire Brigade Emergency Vehicle
The Basel professional fire brigade is also trained to operate on land in the harbour. Marvel at the impressive fire engine and ask the emergency services your burning questions.
17:00 – 00:00
Experience the Shipping Simulator Live
A shipping simulator sets new standards in training. Digitalisation continues to make progress on the Rhine.
17:30 – 23:00
every hour on the hour
Note
No independent operation of the simulator
Food and Drink
Italian food and a BBQ
Sanitary facilities
Toilets available and wheelchair accessible
Accessibility
partially wheelchair accessible
General Information
Rest area with seating available
About Port of Switzerland Birsfelden
Port of Switzerland (SRH) forms the national transport hub on the freight corridor connecting Rotterdam, Basel, and Genoa. SRH provides the infrastructure for transhipment activities and ensures that the port remains an attractive location for logistics in the future. The three port areas of Basel-Kleinhüningen, Birsfelden, and Muttenz Auhafen handle 5 million tonnes of goods and over 125,000 containers annually, corresponding to around 10 per cent of all Swiss imports. One third of mineral oil products and one in four containers in Switzerland are handled via the Rhine port terminals. Around 80 port companies provide logistics services for containers, bulk goods, general cargo, and liquid goods.