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Quality of life in Giebenach (Basel-Landschaft): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.6/ 10
Fair
Population
1,000
Commune type
Village

Living in Giebenach, a commune of 1000 inhabitants in Canton Basel-Landschaft. With an overall score of 5.6/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Healthcare (8.2/10) and Nature & Green Spaces (7.9/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
5.7
Air Quality
5.5
Public Transport
2.6
Education & Culture
7.4
Nightlife & Dining
5.8
Nature & Green Spaces
7.9
Healthcare
8.2
Taxation
3.3
Annual Sunshine
3.8
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Fair
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Family
Fair
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Retirement
Average
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Nature
Average
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For families looking to settle in Switzerland, Giebenach achieves a compatibility score of 5.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Education & Culture and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.9/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Giebenach excels in Healthcare (8.2/10, excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals), Nature & Green Spaces (7.9/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces), Education & Culture (7.4/10, excellent access to schools, libraries, and cultural venues).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Public Transport (2.6/10, limited public transport connections), Taxation (3.3/10, a higher tax burden than average), Annual Sunshine (3.8/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

Giebenach LindenplatzBus Stop

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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Considering buying property in Giebenach or moving to Canton Basel-Landschaft? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Giebenach

What's it like to live in Giebenach? Resident impressions and quality of life
Compared with Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst, and Augst, Giebenach is a small commune of around 1,000 residents where daily life leans quieter and more rural. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.6, so a car or bus connection matters for commuting into the Basel agglomeration. However, air quality at 5.5 and nature at 7.9 stand out, giving the village a calm, green setting. Healthcare reaches 8.2 and education 7.4, both strong for a commune this size, while restaurants sit at 5.8. Noise is moderate at 5.7, and fiscalite at 3.3 suggests limited local tax appeal. Explore the map for the full picture.
How sunny and clean is the air in Giebenach?
Compared with Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst and Augst, Giebenach offers a mixed environmental picture. Its weakest score is sunshine, at just 3.8, so expect relatively limited bright hours across the year. Air quality is stronger at 5.5, a moderate figure that sits above the low transport score of 2.6 but below the commune's nature rating of 7.9. Noise, at 5.7, is broadly in line with the air reading. For a small commune of around 1,000 residents in the Basel agglomeration, the surrounding green space supports cleaner air than the sunshine figures might suggest. Nonetheless, anyone weighing daily light exposure should note the low sun score. Explore the full score breakdown on the map for more detail.
How well-connected is Giebenach? Transport, schools, dining
Compared with Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst and Augst, Giebenach is the smallest of these neighbours, and its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.6. Connections toward the Basel agglomeration are therefore limited relative to surrounding communes. Yet education stands at 7.4, a solid figure for a commune of roughly 1,000 residents, and dining reaches 5.8, which is moderate rather than extensive. Air quality (5.5) and nature (7.9) are comparatively favourable, while noise sits at 5.7. Healthcare scores 8.2, the highest value recorded here. However, fiscal conditions (3.3) and sunshine (3.8) remain modest. For a fuller picture of how these values compare across the area, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Giebenach and how big is it?
Compared with Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst and Augst, Giebenach is a small commune of roughly 1,000 inhabitants in the Basel agglomeration. Its weakest dimension is transport, scoring just 2.6, which reflects limited public transport connections. However, the commune performs strongly on air quality and nature, with scores of 5.5 and 7.9 respectively, making the surrounding landscape a notable asset. Its three neighboring communes are Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst and Augst, all located nearby in Basel-Country. Explore the map for more details on Giebenach and its surroundings.
Is Giebenach a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared with its neighbors Füllinsdorf, Kaiseraugst, and Augst, Giebenach sits in a modest position on taxation. Its fiscal score of 3.3 is the weakest dimension in the profile, so the commune does not stand out as especially tax-friendly. However, other aspects compensate: healthcare reaches 8.2 and nature 7.9, with education at 7.4 also strong. Air quality (5.5) and noise (5.7) sit mid-range, while transport is limited at 2.6. For a small commune of roughly 1,000 residents in the Basel agglomeration, the tax picture is only one part of the story. Explore the detailed scores on the map to see how Giebenach compares.

Neighboring communes of Giebenach

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 19.3 %20–64 years 61.4 %65 and over 19.3 %
Density
784 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.6 %
Vacant housing
2.0 %
New dwellings
16.5 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
0.7 %
Tertiary employment
50.7 %

Land use

Built-up area 24.8 %Agricultural land 57.1 %Forest 18 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Basel-Landschaft (BL)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.5227, 7.7381
BFS Number
2826
Last updated
7 October 2026

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

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