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Dreiländereck (Basel)

Coordinates: 47°35′19″N 7°35′23″E / 47.5885°N 7.5898°E / 47.5885; 7.5898
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Dreiländereck

The Dreiländereck is a monument in Basel, Switzerland. It marks the tripoint where the borders of France, Germany and Switzerland meet. The France–Germany border, the Germany–Switzerland border and France–Switzerland border meet there.

Location

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The tripoint itself is located in the middle of the river Rhine. The monument dedicated to it is in Swiss territory, on a point of land approximately 150 metres (165 yards) to the south-east.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Dreiländereck - Basel, Switzerland - Official Local Tourism Attractions on Waymarking.com". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.

47°35′19″N 7°35′23″E / 47.5885°N 7.5898°E / 47.5885; 7.5898