Liestal

Liestal is the capital city of Basel-Landschaft canton in northwestern Switzerland. The town sits between two rivers and is surrounded by forests that cover a significant portion of the land.

The settlement was first recorded in 1225 and gradually became an important trading point between Basel and the Gotthard Pass. In 1501, it joined the Swiss Confederation and has shaped the region's political life ever since.

The town houses museums where residents and visitors explore regional stories and modern art together. A collection of historical musical instruments shows how people once spent their leisure time in this area.

The railway station connects the town well with other Swiss cities and enables travel to central and western Europe. Visitors find walkable distances to the city center alongside easy access to the surrounding forests.

After Carnival, the town hosts the Chienbäse festival where residents parade through streets carrying flaming wooden brooms. This tradition dates back to the 16th century and continues to draw widespread local participation.

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: December 20, 2025 00:32