Riehen, Protected border town in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
Description
Riehen is a municipality in Basel-Stadt that straddles the Swiss-German border, combining residential neighborhoods with forests and farmland. The town sits at approximately 278 meters elevation and provides direct access to neighboring German cities.
History
The settlement first appears in historical records in 1157 under the name Rieheim and grew from medieval trade routes. Over centuries it transformed into a residential community closely linked to Basel.
Culture
The Fondation Beyeler showcases international artworks in a modern setting surrounded by gardens where visitors walk freely between exhibitions and nature. This cultural space reflects the area's prosperity and its connection to the global art world.
Practical
The municipality is well served by public transportation linking easily to Basel's central station and German neighbor towns. Visitors exploring on foot or by bicycle will find ample green spaces and pathways throughout.
Did you know?
In 1958, the municipality made Swiss political history by electing Trudy Späth-Schweizer as the first female municipal council member in the entire country. This election marked an early breakthrough for women's representation in local government.
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Beyeler Foundation
848 m
Swisscom-Sendeturm St. Chrischona
3 km
St. Chrischona
2.5 km
Friedhof am Hörnli
1.8 km
Wohnhochhaus Weitblick
1.9 km
Villa Wenkenhof
675 m
Kraftwerk Birsfelden
2.8 km
Ottilienkirche
1.9 km
Riehen village church
450 m
Bäumlihof
2.2 km
Reformed Chrischona church
2.5 km
Sarasinpark
757 m
Kornfeldkirche
787 m
Stettener Schlösschen
2.5 km
Church of St. Francis
655 m
Hotel-Bijou-Hochhaus
2 km
Heilige Familie (Lörrach)
2.1 km
Church Alt-Weil (Weil am Rhein)
2 km
Sammlung Friedhof Hörnli
2 km
Spielzeugmuseum, Dorf- und Rebbaumuseum
396 m
Ruschbachtal
3.3 km
Eisenbahnbrücke Lörrach-Stetten
1.9 km
Johanneskirche
2.1 km
Naturschutzgebiet Rheinhalde Basel
2.9 km
Buttenberghalde
3.5 km
Kiesgrube Käppelin
1.7 km
Protestant church Inzlingen
3.3 km
Toy Museum / village and Rebbaumuseum
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