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HAM → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic variety, featuring the urban sprawl of Hamburg, the dense ridges of the Black Forest, and a breathtaking distant panorama of the Swiss Alps during the approach into the tri-border region.
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Hamburg City Center
Aerial view of the Alster lakes and the historic Speicherstadt district shortly after takeoff.
The Harz Mountains
The Brocken peak is often visible as the flight path heads south through central Germany.
The Black Forest
Deep green canopy and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald stretch out beneath the wing.
Swiss Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks appear on the southern horizon.
Basel Cityscape
Detailed views of the city's red-roofed buildings and bridges during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to have the sun behind you for better photography. The 'Alps View' is the crown jewel of this route; it requires high visibility, so check the weather forecast for the Basel/Bern region. If the plane lands from the north, you will see the full bend of the Rhine river.
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The Elbe River
Watch the busy shipping lanes of the Elbe winding toward the North Sea during initial climb.
Frankfurt Skyline
Distant but distinct view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers while passing through Hesse.
The Upper Rhine
The river marks the border between France and Germany, shimmering in the sunlight.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded 'Ballons' of the French mountain range provide a scenic western backdrop.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the French Vosges mountains. If the approach path circles around Mulhouse, the right side provides a great view of the French side of the EuroAirport. Watch for the industrial landmarks of the Rhine valley between Mannheim and Karlsruhe.
Book Hotels in MulhouseDistance: 694 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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