Liestal, Capital city in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Liestal extends across 18 square kilometers of land, with forests covering more than half of its territory between the Ergolz and Orisbach rivers.
The settlement, first recorded in 1225, developed into a strategic location between Basel's Rhine bridge and the St. Gotthard Pass, joining the Swiss Confederation in 1501.
The Museum.BL and Kunsthalle Palazzo present exhibitions about regional history and contemporary art, while the Harmonium Museum displays historical musical instruments.
The central railway station connects travelers to major Swiss cities and international destinations like Frankfurt through the main Hauenstein railway line.
During the Chienbäse festival after Mardi Gras, residents carry burning wooden brooms through the streets following a tradition from the 16th century.
Location: Liestal District
Elevation above the sea: 342 m
Shares border with: Frenkendorf, Füllinsdorf, Arisdorf, Hersberg, Lausen, Bubendorf, Seltisberg
Website: https://liestal.ch/de
GPS coordinates: 47.48389,7.73500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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