Chienbäse
Sunday after Ash Wednesday
Liestal's spectacular fire procession — burning pinewood brooms and giant fire wagons through the old town.
- Where
- Liestal old town
- Arrival
- Liestal station
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Basel-Landschaft · Travel guide
Language: GermanCapital: Liestal
Top sights
Augusta Raurica
Augst
Explore the extensive remains of a Roman settlement, including its theatre, museum and reconstructed Roman house. The site gives a vivid sense of daily life in the ancient region.
Visitor tip: Check museum and outdoor-site opening information; allow time to walk between areas.
Plan your visitBelchenflue
Eptingen
This Jura summit is known for broad views across the region and, in good visibility, towards the Alps and Black Forest. Forest paths make the area a popular walking destination.
Visitor tip: Follow marked trails and check local weather and trail conditions before setting out.
Plan your visitLiestal old town
Liestal
Liestal’s compact historic centre retains town gates, narrow lanes and a welcoming market square. It is an easy base for exploring the surrounding Basel countryside.
Visitor tip: Check the local calendar for market days and seasonal events.
Plan your visit
Festivals & celebrations
The celebrations Basel-Landschaft is known for — confirm exact dates on the official agenda before travelling.
Basellandschaftliche Fasnacht
February/March — varies by village
Village carnivals across the canton with lanterns, fifes and drums.
- Where
- Basel-Landschaft villages
- Arrival
- Regional trains and buses
Cherry festivals
June–July
Seasonal farm visits and village events in Basel-Landschaft’s cherry-growing area; check local listings before travelling.
- Where
- Basel-Landschaft orchards
- Arrival
- Regional trains and buses
Christmas & winter lights
Liestal advent markets
December
Small-town Christmas markets; Basel's large markets are minutes away by train.
Dates, programme & ticketsBefore you go
Dates above are typical periods, not confirmed schedules. Check opening hours, admission, age limits and accessibility with the organiser. Book popular concerts and accommodation early; public transport is usually the simplest way to reach busy town centres.
Summer spots
Augusta Raurica
Augst
The Roman city at Augst preserves a theatre, temple remains and a reconstructed Roman house, with a museum interpreting life on the Rhine frontier.
Visitor tip: The archaeological site is spread out and partly outdoors; check museum hours and allow time between the main remains.
Plan your visitBelchenflue
Eptingen
A Jura ridge above Eptingen leads to the Belchenflue lookout, with wide views over Basel-Landschaft and, in clear weather, toward the Alps.
Visitor tip: Follow marked trails and check conditions after rain or snow; the exposed summit path can be slippery.
Plan your visitLiestal old town
Liestal
Liestal’s old centre is known for its medieval gates, narrow streets and market square, an easy urban stroll in the Basel countryside.
Visitor tip: Pair the walk with a visit to the local museum or a market day; check event dates and opening times before travelling.
Plan your visit
Winter spots
Augusta Raurica
Augst
The Roman city at Augst preserves a theatre, temple remains and a reconstructed Roman house, with a museum interpreting life on the Rhine frontier.
Visitor tip: The archaeological site is spread out and partly outdoors; check museum hours and allow time between the main remains.
Plan your visitLiestal old town
Liestal
Liestal’s old centre is known for its medieval gates, narrow streets and market square, an easy urban stroll in the Basel countryside.
Visitor tip: Pair the walk with a visit to the local museum or a market day; check event dates and opening times before travelling.
Plan your visitBelchenflue
Eptingen
A Jura ridge above Eptingen leads to the Belchenflue lookout, with wide views over Basel-Landschaft and, in clear weather, toward the Alps.
Visitor tip: Follow marked trails and check conditions after rain or snow; the exposed summit path can be slippery.
Plan your visit
Check local weather, trail conditions and transport timetables before setting out. Mountain lifts and seasonal attractions may close; snow is not guaranteed.
Quick answers for visitors
- When is the best time to visit Basel-Landschaft?
- Summer: Jura hikes, cherry-blossom and cherry-picking season. Winter: Chienbäse fire procession in Liestal.
- Which festivals is Basel-Landschaft known for?
- Chienbäse (Sunday after Ash Wednesday) · Basellandschaftliche Fasnacht (February/March — varies by village) · Cherry festivals (June–July)
- Is there a Christmas market in Basel-Landschaft?
- Liestal advent markets — December
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