“Basel tickt anders” – Basel is different” With this slogan, Basel is calling attention to itself both in Switzerland and abroad. What is special – or just different – in Basel is its location in the border triangle Switzerland, Germany, France. Basel is famous for its reputation as an open-minded and multifaceted cultural, educational and business hotspot.
With a population of around 160,000, Basel is the city situated in the north-western part of Switzerland. It is a hotspot right in the heart of Europe, located at the border with Germany and France. Whether they are living in the city center or in the surroundings, the inhabitants of Basel are extremely proud of their city. Far beyond central Europe, Basel is well-known for its cultural, ecological, progressive and international importance as business and education metropolis. Basel combines the benefits of a small town such as short distances and intimacy with the vantages of a metropolis, namely grandeur, a great density of supply and diversity. In spite of its social dynamics and the innovative power in the business sector, Basel is still an old border town, full of living history and tradition – not only during the famous carnival season. The city’s historic face and its contemporary architecture are characteristic of Basel’s urban life.
