Basel-Landschaft
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History & heritage
Basel-Landschaft broke away from the city of Basel after the uprisings of 1832–33, becoming a half-canton with Liestal as its capital.
Its villages, cherry orchards and Jura heights such as the Belchenflue sit alongside a strong chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
Traditions
Chienbäse
Sunday after Ash Wednesday
Liestal's fire procession: burning pine bundles and blazing carts parade through the old town gate.
Banntag
Before Ascension
Residents walk the municipal boundaries together, a custom dating back to the Middle Ages.
Cherry season
June–July
Baselbiet is cherry country — markets, Chriesi-Wäije tart and local Kirsch.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Basel-Landschaft are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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