Visiting
Black Forest Academy
Getting here
Basel is the nearest transportation hub to Kandern and the Basel EuroAirport (BSL) is often the easiest airport to fly into. You can also easily rent a car from the airport, and is the recommended option as it gives you freedom to explore the area and Kandern’s public transportation is limited. That said, it is possible to take a bus+train from BSL to Kandern.
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Arriving
If you choose to fly into Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) or Frankfurt, Germany (FRA), you may want to take a train to Basel (Badischer Bahnhof). From the Badischer Bahnhof, you can hop on the #55 bus to Kandern, which takes roughly half an hour.
There are two major train stations in Basel, the Badischer Bahnhof (easiest option) and the SBB Train Station.
If you arrive at the Badischer Bahnhof, you can take the #55 bus to Kandern – Staiggasse stop right across the street from BFA.
If you arrive at the SBB, you can take the #30 bus to the Badischer Bahnhof, where you can catch the aforementioned #55 to Kandern – Staiggasse stop.
Lodging in the area
We are excited to share our part of the world with you!
There are many options for lodging in Kandern and the surrounding villages. Our recommendation is to search sites like Airbnb, the Kandern Lodging Listings or any of the common online travel sites. Many accommodations locally are Guesthouses/B&Bs such as the Zur Schnecke, while larger, more modern hotels can be found 20-25 minutes away in nearby Basel, Switzerland or Lörrach.
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