Basel
Switzerland • Europe
Primary City: Basel
Primary State/Province: Basel-Landschaft
Primary Language: German
Population: 574K
GDP: $77B • GDP per capita: $133,854
GAWC Class: 12
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
14.5%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
1
Total Teams
1
Major Companies
8
Market Cap
$893B
Commuter Rail
72
Universities
1
Michelin Stars
9
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 1 | #T-224 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 1 | #T-812 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 0 | — |
| Major Companies ↗ | 8 | #T-83 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $893B | #39 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 2 | #T-107 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 1.0 | #T-332 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 9.0 | #T-132 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 72 | #76 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 3 | #T-162 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Switzerland
FC Basel
Basel • Level: 1
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roche | $340B | Public |
| 2 | Novartis | $293B | Public |
| 3 | Coop Group | $88B | Private |
| 4 | Lonza | $49B | Public |
| 5 | Viking Holdings | $38B | Public |
| 6 | Sandoz Group | $37B | Public |
| 7 | Helvetia Baloise Holding AG | $28B | Public |
| 8 | Straumann | $19B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $893B across 8 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Art Basel
Basel • Art Festival
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Kunstmuseum Basel
Basel • Art
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Zoo Basel
Basel • Zoo
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Claraspital
Basel • Hospital
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Basel • 4 - Regional
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Basel SBB
Basel • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail (72 stations)1 entry
Basel S-Bahn
Basel • 72 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Messe Basel
Basel • Trade Venue
Central Bank1 entry
Bank for International Settlements
Basel • Central Bank
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin1 entry
Cheval Blanc - Les Trois Rois
Basel
2-Star Michelin1 entry
Stucki
Basel
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Basel