We're here for you – before and after your trip
Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine
Are you planning an exciting adventure abroad? Are you travelling with children? Are you pregnant? Do you take regular medication? Or would you simply like to check your vaccination status? At the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine, we offer expert care and advice - before and after your trip. Our dedicated medical team provides personalised advice and the recommended vaccinations and health precautions for all types of travel.
We are committed to comprehensive travel health and see around 16,000 travellers each year. We specialise in travel-related and tropical diseases, and can help if you develop any symptoms of illness after your trip.
To provide you with the best possible care, we welcome you by appointment. This ensures short waiting times and advice tailored to your journey.
Pre-travel advice
During our travel medicine consultations, we will discuss the most important precautions with you, such as malaria prophylaxis, mosquito repellent and any recommended or required vaccinations for your trip. All vaccinations can be administered by us directly.
Sick after travelling
We are here to help should you return with any symptoms of illness after your trip, such as fever, prolonged diarrhoea or skin problems. Through our reference centre for human parasitic diseases, we can diagnose even very rare diseases quickly and competently, and start effective treatment immediately.
General vaccination advice
We are your partner for vaccinations. As well as all the vaccinations required for travel, we also administer all routine vaccinations following a consultation and review of your vaccination status.
For medical staff
We provide expert advice to medical specialists on topics such as differential diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, the treatment of tropical and parasitic diseases, and the ordering of anti-parasitic drugs. Together with the Diagnostic Centre of Swiss TPH, we serve as the National Reference Centre for Malaria.
Notice regarding online appointment booking
Due to a system change, online booking will not be available from 19 February to 3 March 2026.
For urgent appointments, please contact us by phone on +41 61 284 82 55 (Monday–Friday, 8.00–12.00 and 13.30–16.30).
Please note:
On 26 and 27 February 2026, the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine will be closed, and we will not be reachable by phone due to the system change.
Thank you for your understanding.
Start Spring with TBE Protection
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. A safe and effective vaccine is available and recommended for everyone (usually from the age of 3) exposed to ticks in risk areas - which includes all of Switzerland except Ticino.
The vaccination consists of three doses (0, 2-4 weeks, 6-12 months) with a booster every 10 years to maintain protection.
Staying Healthy on Holiday
Planning your spring holiday? What about your immunisations? We'll check your vaccination status and give you advice on the most important preventive measures - no matter where you're going.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The new pneumococcal vaccine (Prevenar 20) is recommended for people aged 65 and over and is covered by the compulsory health insurance.
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Dengue Vaccination Available Now
The new dengue vaccine (Qdenga) is now available. The vaccine is only recommended for people who have had a documented case of dengue fever and are planning to travel to dengue-endemic areas. If you are interested in being vaccinated, please make an appointment for a consultation.
Book an appointment nowHow to find us
The Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine is located in the 'Turmhaus' building at Aeschenplatz 2, in the centre of Basel. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the SBB train station. Aeschenplatz is easily reached by tram or bus. There are parking spaces available in the nearby public car parks. Bicycle stands are located next to the building.
Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine
Aeschenplatz 2
4052 Basel
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Give us a call or book your appointment conveniently online.
+41 61 284 82 55 (Monday–Friday, 08:00–12:00 and 13:30–16:30)
Travel medical advice hotline
No time to come and see us? Call our Travel Medical Advice Service on 0900 57 51 31 (Monday–Friday, 09:00–11:00, CHF 2.69 per minute, Swiss landline). Please note that there is a charge for this service.
What our clients say about us
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is spreading rapidly, including in Switzerland. Cases have already been reported in Ticino, Basel and Geneva. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the tiger mosquito. What can you do to protect yourself, and what should you do if you contract dengue fever? The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel provides information on «GESUNDHEITHEUTE».
Telebasel at the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine
For their programme diagnose: sommerspezial, Telebasel visited the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine and spoke to co-head Dr Esther Künzli about what travellers should be aware of, what should be in a first-aid kit and what to do if symptoms occur on return.