Canton of Basel-Landschaft – Top 10 facts, municipalities and special features

The Canton of Basel-Landschaft It forms the backbone of the trinational region around Basel. The canton of Basel-Landschaft combines living, working and industry in close proximity to the city – with its own identity and clear structures.

Top 10 at a glance

1. Canton of residence for the city of Basel
Many work in Basel-Stadt and live in Basel-Landschaft.

2. Strong municipal autonomy
Communities actively participate in shaping development.

3. Industry and SMEs
Production, logistics and services are broadly represented.

4. Commuter region with high mobility
Daily traffic flows shape everyday life.

5. Proximity to the Jura Mountains
Nature, recreation and rural areas right on your doorstep.

6. Liestal as an administrative center
Small, functional, and politically central.

7. Comparatively moderate living space
Cheaper than the city, but increasingly in demand.

8. Education and health infrastructure
Schools, hospitals and public services are well developed.

9. Down-to-earth mentality
Pragmatic, regionally rooted, and not very ideological.

10. Close ties with neighboring cantons
Intercantonal cooperation is an everyday occurrence.

Why these top 10 are permanently relevant

The canton of Basel-Landschaft benefits from its proximity to the city without being an urban city canton – this balance makes it stable.