Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show is a trade show for the watch and jewelery industry organized annually in the city of Basel,Switzerland. The international show unites about 2,100 exhibitors from over 45 countries, including the leading watch and jewelry brands, as well as companies specializing in precious gems. The exhibitors display their latest products to the industry's experts, mass media representatives, watch collectors and connoisseurs, just everyone interested in the most recent industry novelties.
Visitors of the show get acquainted with an exclusive range of products. The exhibition area covers more than 160,000 m2 with different halls situated on several floors. Products are divided in specialized sectors placed in six exhibition halls - Hall of Universe, Hall of Elements, Hall of Visions, etc. The Baselworld management takes care of updating the halls' design. In 2007 the Hall of Dreams has been entirely redecorated.
Watch and jewellery companies, and other brands related to the industry exhibit their products in their own halls. Baselworld also comprises national pavilions. The show provides a thorough market overview and offers the participants a suitable business platform for discovering new opportunities and finding new partners. Baselworld traditionally takes place in spring. The show attracts over 94,000 visitors, with retailers and wholesalers from different parts of the world. Show visitors get surrounded by business and networking atmosphere and become aware of the latest industry trends and innovations.
BASELWORLD 2008: Visitor Information
Free shuttle services run from the Basel airport (SWISS exit) to the trade show, and the Basel SBB terminal has a tram service as well. If arriving at the airport ensure that you take the SWISS exit, and not the FRENCH exit.
Tickets are priced CHF 45.- for adults and CHF 30.- for students and can be purchased online to avoid queuing.
Discounted rail passes also exist offering a cheaper fare as well as an optional 'combo' pass which also admits the traveler to the show. The show is open daily from 9am to 6pm to the public, apart from the last day which ends at 4pm.
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