Münchenstein, municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland
Münchenstein is a municipality in Switzerland that extends along the Birs river and has over 12,000 residents. It consists of a mix of old village areas and modern residential neighborhoods with several cultural institutions, including museums housed in historic buildings.
Münchenstein was founded around 1270 when the Münch family built a castle to protect the village. When the railway arrived in 1875, industrialization brought factories and rapid growth to the town.
The name Münchenstein comes from the Münch family, who built a castle here in the Middle Ages. The town today blends historic village-style buildings with modern neighborhoods, showing how it maintains its past while moving forward.
Münchenstein lies near Basel with good train connections, making visits convenient. The museums are spread across the town, so walking through different neighborhoods is a good way to explore all the attractions.
The Frog Museum houses over 12,000 frog figures from different cultures and time periods. This unusual collection makes it a surprising place that shows how much animals appear in human art and craft.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
