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AMS → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Rhine River and the iconic Black Forest as you approach the border tri-point.
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Schiphol Polders
View of the reclaimed land, intricate canal systems, and the Haarlemmermeer area immediately after takeoff.
Rhine Gorge
The dramatic 'Romantic Rhine' section between Koblenz and Bingen featuring steep vineyards and hilltop castles.
Black Forest
The expansive, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald mountain range in southwestern Germany.
Basel Cityscape
Aerial view of the Basel Minster and the dense urban center of the Swiss city during the final descent.
Rhine Knee
The sharp turn of the Rhine river at Basel where it changes direction from west to north.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Rhine valley. On a clear day, look far ahead to the southeast during the descent to catch the first glimpse of the Swiss Alps on the horizon.
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Dutch River Delta
The massive intersections of the Waal and Meuse rivers as you head south from the Netherlands.
The Ardennes
Rolling hills and thick forests stretching across the Belgian and Luxembourgish borders.
Moselle Valley
The twisting loops of the Moselle river known for its steep, world-class Riesling vineyards.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded peaks of the Ballons des Vosges in France, running parallel to the flight path.
Mulhouse
The historic industrial landscape of the French city of Mulhouse just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Keep an eye out for the Grand Canal d'Alsace, which runs parallel to the Rhine, easily identifiable by its straight, industrial layout.
Book Hotels in MulhouseDistance: 561 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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