“Basel and its neighbourhood is an attractive base because it offers a high quality of life and a very good connection between business and sciences. Its trinational location is an additional benefit.”
Lars Frutig
Generalmanager Ramco Systems Ltd
Why Basel

Seven good reasons for coming to Basel

The Basel area offers unique advantages for innovative companies and for employees. Among its assets are:

 

A Dynamic Life-Sciences Industry
Basel has one of the highest concentrations of successful life-science businesses in the world. Not only the Basel pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology businesses benefit from this life-science cluster, but also other industry branches within the region.

First-Class Education and Research
Five of the best universities in the world are located in Basel and the surrounding area. As well as the University of Basel, the Shanghai index also cites the ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) in Zurich, the University of Zurich, the University of Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) and the University of Strasbourg (France).

International and Multilingual Working Force
Basel is an attractive workplace for people from all over the world. Multinationals in Basel employ specialists from up to 150 different countries. And in addition to German, English and French, many locals also speak other languages.

Openness and Tolerance
Openness and tolerance are an inherent aspect of Basel’s culture. Having been a center of commerce for hundreds of years and given its location on the border with Germany and France, Basel is accustomed to coexistence with diverse cultures. 30% of the Swiss population hold a foreign passport. 

Prime Quality of Life
Life is good in the Basel area. You will find an excellent range of cultural activities here, a pleasant climate, well priced housing and many opportunities directly on your doorstep to relax in the countryside or enjoying sporting activities. The healthcare network is first class and personal safety is high.

Excellent Connections
Basel’s airport is just a few kilometers from the city center and connects the region with 70 European destinations. For American and Asian cities, long-haul flights leave from Zurich airport, just an hour away from Basel. High-speed trains connect Basel with Paris, Frankfurt and Milan, among many others.

Attractive Conditions
Liberal labor laws, low taxes, efficient administration and political stability are among Switzerland’s classic strengths and businesses domiciled in Basel and the surrounding area benefit from them.

 

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