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. The Canton 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 ”Tri-national 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
Customer Centre (Kundenzentrum)
Are you new to Basel? Have you got any questions? The Customer Centre has all the answers. It is the first address for everything you wish to know about living in Basel. More about the Customer Centre
University and Colleges
Basel University, which was founded in 1460, is the oldest university in Switzerland. Today it has about 11'000 students in seven faculties: humanities, law, medicine, natural sciences, psychology, theology and economics. More about University and Colleges
Basel for Children
Basel has recognized how important children and families are for the city's future. The government therefore promotes an extensive range of local services. More about Basel for Children