Laufen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the wider region around Laufen are Wartenberg – Vordere Ruine, Bipp, Château de Morimont, and Istein Castle. Also located in the wider region around Laufen are Voliere Solothurn, Étang des Coeudres, Ruchen, and Mont Terri. Wartenberg – Vordere Ruine particularly appeals to travelers interested in culture and history near Laufen.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Laufen.

Geographical Location

Laufen is located in the Laufental Valley on the Birs River.

Laufen is situated on the Jura railway line between Basel and Delémont.

Laufen is a municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft and the administrative seat of the district of the same name. This administrative role provides visitors with a clear point of orientation.

History

The documented history of Laufen encompasses Roman and Alemannic periods. Later, the town was incorporated into the Frankish Empire and the Kingdom of Burgundy.

Historically, Laufen became the district seat in 1846; the former municipalities of Laufen Stadt and Laufen Vorstadt were merged in 1852.

For further options, the pages on Liesberg, Grellingen, Duggingen, and Zwingen are also available.

To the higher-level travel overview: Laufen.