Bottmingen

Bottmingen is a municipality in Arlesheim District situated on gently rolling terrain between 293 and 314 meters in elevation. The community occupies roughly 299 hectares and sits immediately adjacent to Basel, making it part of the broader urban region.

Bottmingen arose as part of Basel-Landschaft's administrative framework and developed alongside the region's growth near Basel. Its structure reflects the long tradition of local self-governance central to Switzerland's municipal system.

Bottmingen functions as a residential community where neighbors maintain close ties and participate in local affairs alongside their work lives. The village atmosphere persists even as the municipality sits on the edge of a major urban center.

The municipality falls within postal code 4103 and offers easy connections to Basel through regular public transit. Visitors can explore the area easily since it connects well to the region's transportation network.

The municipality maintains a particularly high population density compared to other areas in Basel-Landschaft. This concentration makes it one of the region's denser communities and shapes how residents live together.

Location: Basel-Landschaft

Location: Arlesheim District

Elevation above the sea: 314 m

Shares border with: Reinach, Oberwil, Binningen, Basel

Email: gemeinde@bottmingen.ch

Website: https://bottmingen.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.52361,7.56972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:55