Basel-Landschaft

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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