Switzerland v Slovenia

A high-stakes clash in a world-class setting.

 

This September, head to Basel for a Monday night World Cup qualifier between two in-form European sides — Switzerland and Slovenia — both looking to keep perfect momentum on the road to 2026.

 

Your base for the weekend is Saint-Louis, just over the border in France, an easy tram or bus ride into Basel city centre and the stadium. With the game under the lights at St. Jakob-Park, expect a buzzing atmosphere from both sets of travelling fans.

 

✔️ Return flights from Gatwick to Basel-Mulhouse

✔️ 3 nights (Sat 6 – Tue 9 September) private Airbnb in Saint-Louis

✔️ Match ticket for Switzerland v Slovenia 

✔️ Simple bus/tram link into Basel

✔️ Full travel support if needed

💰 Just £224 per person

 

🏟️ The Match

• Fixture: Switzerland v Slovenia

• Date: Monday 8 September

• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA

 

World Rankings: Switzerland 19th, Slovenia 50th.

Both sides are in flying form:

• 🇨🇭 Switzerland – won last 3, scoring 11 goals in the process.

• 🇸🇮 Slovenia – unbeaten in 5, winning their last 3.

 

Slovenia’s star man Benjamin Šeško, fresh from signing for Manchester United, will be the one to watch — while Switzerland boast a stacked side with Premier League and Bundesliga talent all over the pitch.

 

🛫 Travel Plan

• ✈️ Flights: Gatwick → EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (Sat 6 – Tue 9 Sept)

• 🏠 Accommodation: Private Airbnb in Saint-Louis, France – 3 nights, walking distance to cafés, bakeries, and transport links.

• 🚋 Getting to Basel: Direct tram or bus to the centre in under 20 minutes, with easy connections to St. Jakob-Park on matchday.

 

📩 Need help with matchday transport? Just reply — we’ll send you the easiest routes.

 

🌆 Things to Do in Basel

• Old Town Stroll – cobbled streets, colourful medieval buildings, and river views.

• Basel Minster – Gothic cathedral with stunning city and Rhine panoramas.

• Kunstmuseum – world-class art collection from Holbein to Picasso.

• Rhine Riverbank – grab a drink and join the locals relaxing by the water.

 

🍴 Food & Drink to Try

• Rösti – golden, crispy potato pancakes.

• Basler Läckerli – spiced gingerbread-style biscuits from Basel.

• Fondue – because Switzerland.

• Local beers like Feldschlösschen or a glass of regional Swiss wine.

 

🚆 Optional Day Trips

• Colmar, France – fairytale Alsace town, just over an hour away.

• Lucerne – postcard-perfect lakeside city with mountain backdrops.

• Freiburg, Germany – charming Black Forest city with great food and beer.

 

✅ Trip Summary

🛫 Flights: Gatwick → Basel-Mulhouse

🏠 Accommodation: Airbnb, Saint-Louis

📅 Dates: Sat 6 – Tue 9 September

🎟️ Match: Switzerland v Slovenia

💰 All in: £224pp

 

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