Laufen

Few towns in Basel-Landschaft have a history as closely tied to the former Prince-Bishopric of Basel as Laufen. Set on the Birs in the Laufental valley, the town lies among the folded slopes of the Jura, close to Switzerland’s border with France. Laufen is the administrative centre of its district, and its compact historic core reflects its long role as a local centre. In 1994, the Laufental district transferred from the canton of Bern to Basel-Landschaft after a series of popular votes, a notable chapter in Switzerland’s federal story. Rail and road routes still follow the Birs valley toward Basel and Delémont. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Laufen and the Laufental valley.

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