Liestal
This tiny Swiss cantonal capital near Basel pairs a cobbled-street Old Town with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size, several historic churches, and scenic viewpoints in the surrounding countryside. The town sits on the water and serves as the administrative centre of Basel-Landschaft canton, with the broader region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population12,832
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.2 km3.9 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Liestal: quick answers
Where is Liestal?
Liestal is in Switzerland.
How do you get to Liestal?
The nearest airport is Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), about 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is Liestal, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Liestal?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is May, with about 138 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Liestal?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 28 restaurants, 10 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.