Situated at the point where Switzerland, Germany and France converge, Basel is a culturally rich city that is home to around , people though its suburbs extend into all three countries and incorporate a further , people. In addition, over 1. As in other Swiss cities, prostitution is a fully regulated and legal industry and brothels, street prostitution and adult sex services can easily be procured.
As a legitimate trade, many prostitutes belong to a trade union with the minimum chargeable fees being set by the members. The city takes on a new appeal after dark and you can find street prostitutes in designated zones. Image via Flickr. However, street prostitutes and unlicensed hookers charge whatever they like and customers are able to secure services for less than the minimum going rate.
Some women work in licensed brothels and sex clubs or operate from contact bars and laufhauses but you can also find independent and agency escorts.
In addition, Basel has a red light area from where customers can engage the services of a street hooker see Street Prostitution below. You can read more about the sex industry of Switzerland in our guide. The ladies on their books have their own apartments around the city and you will be matched with one local to you when you make a booking. No Swiss locals but a good selection of Eastern European escorts. Image via website.
Though there are only a few dozen women listed on the City of Love website, they are all professional prostitutes that specialise in servicing business travellers.
