Living
Living in Basel
A small big city
Basel
is a good place to live. The city is compact. You can go anywhere really quickly – by bicycle,
by tram, train or by car. Basel has a population of about 190'000. And yet there is everything you would
expect of a big city: Arts and theatres, restaurants and an exciting night life, an interesting mix
of people from all over the world, international corporations and innovative small enterprises. The
so called „Trinationale Agglomeration“ comprises many suburbs in Switzerland, Germany and France. Over
half a million people live in the Basel area, which naturally adds a cosmopolitan flair to the city.
More about Living in Basel
Stadtladen
Are
you new to Basel? Have you got any questions? The Stadtladen has all the answers. It is the first address
for everything you wish to know about living in Basel. More about Stadtladen
University and Colleges
Basel University, which was founded in 1460, is the oldest
in Switzerland. Today it has about 9'000 students in six faculties: science, humanities, medicine, economics,
law and theology. More about University and Colleges
Basel for Children
Basel has recognized how important children and families are for the city's future. Therefore, the government promotes an extensive range of local services. More about Basel for Children
