Burg im Leimental: Leimentaler Wetterstation
Few places in Basel-Landschaft have a history as closely tied to their position on the French border as Burg im Leimental. The small municipality lies in the Leimental, the valley followed by the Birsig as it runs from France toward Basel. Open fields, orchards and wooded slopes show how quickly Basel’s urban edge gives way to a rural border landscape. Burg was part of the former Prince-Bishopric of Basel and joined the newly created canton of Basel-Landschaft in 1833. It remains a quiet corner of northwestern Switzerland, where farming shapes the rolling terrain between the larger communities of the Basel region and the French frontier.
Generated by AI
Burg im Leimental sits in the Leimental valley in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, where low Jura ridges meet the French frontier. The compact municipality belongs to Switzerland’s northwestern border country, south-west of Basel, and local roads link it with neighbouring settlements through fields and woodland. French territory lies close on several sides, giving the area a distinctly cross-border character. German is the local language, while the wider Leimental leads towards the Basel urban area. Burg im Leimental represents a quieter, rural side of this part of Switzerland. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Leimental and Basel-Landschaft.
1 webcam
Basel-Landschaft extends from the Rhine plain beside Basel to the wooded folds of the Jura, encompassing fertile valleys, vineyard slopes and upland pasture. The canton surrounds the city of Basel on much of its Swiss side, yet its identity is distinctly rural beyond the urban fringe. Liestal, the cantonal capital, sits on the Ergolz River, whose valley links the Jura with the Rhine. Near Augst, Augusta Raurica preserves the remains of a Roman colony founded around 44 BC, including a theatre. Fasnacht customs and seasonal cherry orchards add another layer to this compact northwestern corner of Switzerland. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Basel-Landschaft.
17 webcams
Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
1.1K webcams