Step into the world where borders blur and cultures intertwine! Join me on an enchanting journey through cross-border towns nestled between Germany-Poland and Germany-Switzerland.
How former single settlements became separated by borders, evolving into distinctly different entities on each side?
Explore the post-war transformation along the German-Polish and German-Swiss border that divided some settlements into two parts in different countries. Experience the once-divided towns that now thrive as interconnected communities within Schengen agreement, inviting you to traverse freely between countries.
Laufenburg, Rheinfelden, Gubin – that’s only a few towns from the list that we talk about in this video.
In our short tour around Basel, discover the German railway station located in Switzerland, a unique airport that is governed by two countries (and even having borders inside of the airport terminal), and even cross-border city tram routes that operate from one country to another like a regular city tram.
Experience the seamless transition between Konstanz and Kreuzlingen, where borders intertwine within streets and parks, beckoning you to stroll effortlessly between countries.
Join us in embracing a world where borders dissolve, architecture stands as a testament to history, and peace reigns supreme.
Referenced videos:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Cross-border German-Polish towns
03:33 Laufenburg (German and Swiss same-named towns)
05:52 Swiss-German railway
06:22 Basel Bad: German railway station located in Switzerland
06:52 Rheinfelden (German and Swiss same-named towns)
08:17 Basel
10:22 Basel cross-border public transport
12:09 Bridge of three countries
12:26 Basel Euroairport
13:11 Other near-border towns worth visiting
13:56 Konstanz
15:43 Ending
2 Comments
13:11. Basel airport is connected to CH by a special road which is controlled by CH but on F territory. If you leave the airport via CH, you will end up on this road which only goes to CH.
There is a mistake at 12:41 – I am saying "It is governed by a 1941 international convention". The correct year is 1949, of course 1941 wasn't a good time for conventions as France was under German occupation at that time. I made a mistake when dubbing the video.