Liestal
Liestal combines the working character of a cantonal centre with the compact scale of a Jura foothill town in a way that reflects its position in the Ergolz valley. The capital of Basel-Landschaft lies southeast of Basel, where built-up valley land meets the wooded slopes of the Jura. Its historic centre includes the Obertor, a medieval town gate, while cantonal institutions give the town an importance beyond its size. Liestal is widely known for Chienbäse, a Fasnacht procession in which participants carry large burning bundles of pinewood through the old town. Rail connections on the Basel–Olten line and paths into the Baselbieter Jura link urban life with the surrounding hills.
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Liestal occupies the valley of the Ergolz River in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, north of the Jura Mountains. As the cantonal capital, it is a compact administrative town with a preserved old centre, where the Törli town gate is among the best-known historic landmarks. Liestal is widely associated with Chienbäse, held on the Sunday after Ash Wednesday: participants carry blazing bundles of pinewood through the streets in a long-established local fire tradition. Rail connections place Basel within easy reach, while the Ergolz valley continues toward wooded Jura country and smaller Basel-Landschaft communities. Browse additional webcams from the Ergolz valley and Basel-Landschaft to extend your view of northwestern Switzerland.
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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.
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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.
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