Leisure

Many residents in Canton Basel-Landschaft are members of a club (Verein). There are clubs for a wide range of interests. Even small communities have athletic, cultural, and other clubs which are an excellent way of meeting people. Most clubs are open for everyone. Information regarding clubs can be found on the community websites.

For young people in Canton Basel-Landschaft, there are many recreational offers that give them a chance to meet their peers. Many communities have meeting points and various recreational activities. The young people are supervised, can contribute ideas, and realise projects (Jugendarbeit). Most offers are free. Youth clubs are an opportunity to take part in outdoor activities with peers. The offers are provided by clubs, communities, or regional churches and are open for all young people. The community of residence provides further information.

Canton Basel-Landschaft offers many excursions and a rich cultural life. The outstanding Jura region offers many beautiful hiking and biking trails. Popular destinations for day trips include the Roman settlement Augusta Raurica, the "Wasserfallen" region, as well as the many castles and palaces that are just as much part of Canton Basel-Landschaft as the Rhine or the Birs. Baselland Tourism provides information about available excursions and events. Information on cultural events may also be found in local newpapers.

Volunteer work (Freiwilligenarbeit) is an unpaid contribution to society and the environment. In Switzerland, many tasks are traditionally performed by volunteers. A large part of the work is done by clubs. Those wishing to get involved can join a club that is involved with culture, sports, social causes, education, animal and wildlife protection, health, or other causes. Information regarding volunteer work and volunteer opportunities is provided by the office for volunteer work Benevol, the Swiss Red Cross Baselland (SRK), or the Caritas organisations in both cantons of Basel.

People with limited financial means are offered discounts for athletic, cultural or educational events when using the Kulturlegi pass. Applications for the pass are made through Caritas. Caritas will provide additional information and verify whether the requirements for a Kulturlegi pass are met. As another option, the family pass (Familienpass) provides an extensive range of discounts or free offers in north-western Switzerland. For children, youths, and young adults, there are also numerous discounts and free offers including the "colourkey" or the holiday pass (Ferienpass). Additional information can be found on the respective websites.