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Quality of life in Bottmingen (Basel-Landschaft) — scores, review and neighborhoods

6.5/ 10
Top 25% in SwitzerlandVery good
Population
5,851
Commune type
Town

Living in Bottmingen, a commune of 5851 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft — with an overall score of 6.5/10, this commune is attractive for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (10/10) and Education & Culture (9.4/10). Its score is above the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
7.3
Air Quality
4.8
Public Transport
5.2
Education & Culture
9.4
Nightlife & Dining
7.4
Nature & Green Spaces
6.7
Healthcare
10.0
Taxation
3.6
Annual Sunshine
4.1
Cantonal average

Bottmingen's national strengths

#1 in Switzerland · Healthcare ↗
Per our methodology ↗

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
ExcellentTop 10% in Switzerland
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Family
Very goodTop 25% in Switzerland
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Retirement
Good
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Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Bottmingen achieves a compatibility score of 6.7/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Nature profile (6.1/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Bottmingen excels in Healthcare (10/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, Education & Culture (9.4/10) — excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues, Nightlife & Dining (7.4/10) — a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (3.6/10) — a higher tax burden than average, Annual Sunshine (4.1/10), Air Quality (4.8/10) — degraded air quality from traffic emissions.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Bibliothek BottmingenLibrary
Schule BurggartenSchool

Public Transport

Bottmingen SchlossTram Stop
BatteriestrasseTram Stop
DrosselstrasseBus Stop
Bottmingen SchlossBus Stop
TalholzstrasseBus Stop
FiechthagBus Stop
SichelwegBus Stop
BodenackerstrasseBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Zahnarztpraxis BottmingenDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Basel as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Basel as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Basel in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Basel Close to Nature
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Frequently asked questions about Bottmingen

What's it like to live in Bottmingen? Resident impressions and quality of life
Bottmingen stands out as a commune where healthcare and environmental quality define daily life. The healthcare score of 8.4 reflects strong medical access and services, while nature connectivity scores 6.7, offering reasonable green space despite suburban proximity to Basel. Air quality registers 6.2, supporting outdoor activities. Worth flagging is the weaker performance in dining and leisure options, scoring 3.3, alongside limited fiscal advantages at 3.6. Transport connectivity also lags at 3.6, which may require car dependence for some residents. The main tradeoff centers on excellent health and environmental conditions offset by fewer local amenities and services—a quiet, wellness-focused setting that trades convenience for peace.
How sunny and clean is the air in Bottmingen?
Bottmingen shows mixed environmental conditions. Air quality is respectable at 6.2, supporting reasonably clean breathing conditions for its 5,851 residents. However, sunshine exposure lags considerably at 4.1, reflecting the reduced daylight typical of Basel's northern location and regional cloud cover patterns. It is worth noting that noise pollution scores well at 7.3, creating a quieter residential environment despite proximity to the agglomeration. The commune thus trades moderate air cleanliness and limited sunshine for relative tranquility—a common tradeoff in settled suburban areas.
How well-connected is Bottmingen? Transport, schools, dining
Bottmingen excels in healthcare accessibility, with a score of 8.4, making it well-served for medical needs. Health infrastructure is clearly a strength here. The commune also performs respectably on noise levels at 7.3, contributing to residential quality. However, transport connectivity presents a notable weakness at 3.6, limiting ease of commuting and regional mobility. Education scores at 5.7, slightly above midpoint, while dining and restaurant options are particularly sparse at 3.3. It is worth noting that Bottmingen's neighbors—Binningen, Oberwil, and Reinach—may offer complementary services. The main tradeoff here is a community strong on quality of life and health but constrained by limited transport links and modest dining variety.
What are the neighboring communes of Bottmingen and how big is it?
Bottmingen is a small commune in Basel-Country with a population of 5,851 residents. It borders three neighbors: Binningen, Oberwil (BL), and Reinach (BL). The commune stands out for healthcare provision, scoring 8.4, reflecting strong access to medical facilities. Environmental quality is respectable, with noise management at 7.3 and nature access at 6.7. Worth flagging: transportation infrastructure lags significantly at 3.6, limiting connectivity to broader mobility networks. This represents a fundamental tradeoff—Bottmingen offers good healthcare and moderate environmental quality, but depends heavily on neighboring areas for transit options.
Is Bottmingen a tax-friendly municipality?
Bottmingen is not positioned as a tax-friendly municipality. With a fiscal score of 3.6, it ranks among the less advantageous communes in its region for tax purposes. The commune's strengths lie elsewhere: healthcare scores exceptionally well at 8.4, and environmental quality is solid with nature at 6.7 and air quality at 6.2. However, it is worth noting that transportation infrastructure also lags, scoring just 3.6. For prospective residents, Bottmingen presents a tradeoff between excellent health services and environmental conditions offset by higher tax burdens and limited transport connectivity.

Neighboring communes of Bottmingen

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.3 %20–64 years 55.4 %65 and over 24.3 %
Density
2,269 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+11.0 %
Vacant housing
1.0 %
New dwellings
8.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
2.2 %
Tertiary employment
82.9 %

Land use

Built-up area 53.7 %Agricultural land 26.5 %Forest 18.5 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5233, 7.5765
BFS Number
2767
Last updated
29 June 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10

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