Welcome to Basel

Are you interested in Basel? Or are you even considering moving to Basel? Here you can find out more about the high quality of life, the attractive educational and work opportunities and the wide range of culture, events and leisure activities on offer in the cosmopolitan city in the border triangle of Switzerland, Germany and France.

What awaits you in Basel

In the heart of Europe

The canton of Basel-Stadt is located in the heart of Europe: in the north-west of Switzerland. Basel has close historical, cultural and economic ties with Europe.

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Economy and work

Basel has power: economic power. Basel is the most dynamic economic region in Switzerland and one of the most productive and innovative locations worldwide. This generates attractive jobs.

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Living in Basel

Urban and green. Vibrant and family-friendly. Innovative and tradition-conscious. Basel combines contrasts to create its own mix of high quality of life.

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Cultural Capital of Switzerland

Basel is a cultural metropolis within Switzerland. The city lives and breathes culture, and promotes and celebrates the arts. Despite its small size, Basel has an exceptional cultural offering. Many of its institutions and events enjoy an international reputation.

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Event location Basel

Visitors are spoiled for choice in Basel: Festivals, fairs, markets, sporting events and recreational events are all competing for the audience's attention.

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Portrait of Dmytro Kryvko on a boat on Lake Lucerne. — **Dmytro Kryvko**comes from Ternopil in the Ukraine and is a system administrator at Genedata

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What awaits you in Basel

In the heart of Europe

Economy and work

Living in Basel

Cultural Capital of Switzerland

Event location Basel

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