Location advantages
LOCATED IN SWITZERLAND AND IN THE MIDDLE OF EUROPE - DIRECTLY ACCESSIBLE BY ALL MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Baselland has a prime geographical location in the middle of Europe. Thanks to its own port, the EuroAirport and highway and rail links, Baselland is directly connected to the sea, most major European cities and important cities around the world. The central location, decisive for European and international business, and the best accessibility with all modes of transportation come together here.
Central location in the middle of Europe
With its central location in the economic and geographical center of Europe, Baselland has an important competitive advantage in terms of accessibility and international connections for economic players as well as a location for headquarters, logistics groups and trading companies. The French and German sales markets are on the doorstep - as is access to labor from both countries.
Part of the attractive and successful Switzerland
Baselland is part of Switzerland with its many valuable qualities and advantages for the economy. 1. political system: direct democracy, concordance and federalism ensure a high degree of stability, legal certainty and personal responsibility. Neutrality and a militia army create an area of peace, independence and security. 2. companies benefit from the liberal order, the internationality and multiculturalism as well as the low level of taxation. 3. the dual education system and globally recognized educational institutions create an excellent level of education with a practical orientation and innovative strength. The degree of development and condition of the infrastructure are also outstanding.
Excellent accessibility with its own port, airport, highway and rail network
Baselland is very well connected in terms of transportation. The Rhine ports of Basel handle almost 5 million tons of goods and 126,000 containers annually and handle 7 percent of Switzerland’s total foreign trade by volume. At the same time, Baselland is located on two main transport axes – the north-south transport axis Germany/Benelux-Italy (with the A2 highway and intercity connections) and the Biel/Bienne-Belfort (France) transport axis. The EuroAirport airport can be reached from anywhere in the canton in a maximum of 45 minutes, Zurich airport in around an hour.
Directly connected to major European cities and the world
With direct flights to around 100 destinations in Europe, EuroAirport handles around 8 million passengers and approximately 115,000 tons of freight (with around 85,000 flight movements). Zurich Airport is easy to reach and offers direct flights to around 190 destinations worldwide. This starting position not only creates favorable conditions for internationally oriented economic development, but also shapes the solidarity and openness of the people of Baselland towards Europe and the world.
Facts and figures (2023)
EUROAIRPORT
- Direct flights to 100 destinations in Europe (depending on the season)
- 8 million passengers, approx. 115,000 tons of freight (handling capacity 300,000 tons) and around 85,000 aircraft movements,
- Reachable from anywhere in the canton in a maximum of 45 minutes
ZURICH AIRPORT
- Direct flights to 190 destinations worldwide
- 23 million passengers, approx. 422,000 tons of freight and around 217,000 flight movements
- Reachable from anywhere in the canton in around an hour
BASEL RHINE PORTS
- 4.6 million tons of goods handled, around 126,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)
- Handling 7 percent of Switzerland’s total foreign trade by volume
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