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Liestal
City in Basel-Land, Switzerland
Overview
Liestal, the capital of the Basel-Land region in Switzerland, is a picturesque small city with a medieval old town, lively cultural life, and easy access to surrounding natural beauty. Its charming streets, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to Basel make it an attractive stop for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Basel-Land
Population
14,390
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.48°, 7.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,250
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
95
English
75
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1061 mm
Internet Speed
242 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
437.0
Airport
BSL;MLH;EAP
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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