City of Basel
Portrait
Welcome to Basel
Come along on a journey through Basel – a small city of global format. As you can see for yourself:
Varied city of the arts
Basel is a European cultural centre: Almost 40 museums, some of world renown, such as the ‘Fondation Beyeler’ and the ‘Kunstmuseum Basel’, the Basel Theatre stageing plays, operas and ballet, as well as 18 small theatres, a musical stage, countless galleries, music stages of all sizes and over 40 cinema screens all contribute to a rich cultural life. The city ranks with the European élite in the fine arts, as is demonstrated by its hosting ‘Art Basel’, the world’s leading contemporary art fair. More about Basel
Authorities and policy
Basel is a city state, a democratic system that works very well. Government, parliament and public administration all play their part in maintaining Basel’s wealth. More about authorities and policy
Urban Development
Basel thinks long-term: The city wants to become even more attractive for companies, qualified employees and families. At the same time, the government supports a development that will sustain long-term wealth for the population. More about urban development
City Partnerships
For Basel, strategic partnership arrangements constitute an integral part of its city marketing; these exercise a specific function in the field of international competition between regions. More about city partnerships