Living in Reinach BL — municipality near Basel

Reinach, first mentioned as "Rinacho" under Basel bishop Ludwig Garewart (1164–1176), has had over 20,000 inhabitants since 2023, making it one of the largest municipalities in the canton of Basel-Landschaft — though it deliberately retains municipal status. The population grew in three waves: in the 18th century, with the opening of the tram line in the 20th, and in the largest post-war wave when 14,000 people arrived in just 30 years. The area at the southern foot of the Bruderholz stretches from the Birs with the protected Reinacher Heide — one of the last floodplain remnants in the region — up to 373 m above sea level. Despite rapid growth, Reinach has preserved its historic village core. BLT tram line 11 connects it directly to Basel. Reinach is a balanced place to live for families, professionals and seniors who want city proximity with green space and quiet.