In the heart of Europe

The canton of Basel-Stadt is located in the heart of Europe: in the north-west of Switzerland. Located in the border triangle of Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is the gateway to Europe, with which has close historical, cultural and economic ties. Basel owes its cosmopolitanism, economic power and cultural diversity to this special location.

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Welcome to Switzerland

Portrait von Dmytro Kryvko auf einem Schiff auf dem Vierwaldstädtersee.

Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a small but diverse country. Its political stability and highly competitive economy have made it one of the world’s richest countries. Welcome to Switzerland.

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Basel – one canton, three municipalities

The canton of Basel-Stadt consists of the city of Basel itself and the two rural municipalities of Riehen and Bettingen. While the city of Basel is located directly on the bend of the Rhine, the two villages of Riehen and Bettingen border on Germany. Each of the three municipalities has its very own charm.

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Basel compared internationally

Several recent rankings show that Basel truly is in the premier league both nationally and internationally. The city on the Rhine is home to one of the most prestigious art museums in the world, and internationally among the cities with the highest quality of living. Basel occupies a front-runner position in terms of its economy and innovation as well as its academic institutions.

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Basel in figures

A centre of industrial innovation, business is burgeoning in the Basel region. A strong tradition in finance, logistics and the pharma industry serves the region well and ensures continuing growth and expansion.

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Famous Basel personalities

Basel, a world-class city. Throughout the course of history, it has repeatedly produced intellectual giants and people with extraordinary talents. Innumerable people from outside Switzerland have felt themselves attracted by its location where Switzerland, Germany and France meet as well as by its cosmopolitan spirit, thus contributing to its atmosphere of innovation and creativity.

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History of Basel

Basel-Wappen auf dem Dach des Basler Rathauses

From the oldest university in Switzerland to humanism and the Reformation, from the silk ribbon industry to the life sciences, from the Church Council to the First World Zionist Congress – Basel can look back on a long and rich history.

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All about Basel

Welcome to Switzerland

Basel – one canton, three municipalities

Basel compared internationally

Basel in figures

Famous Basel personalities

History of Basel