History

History

In a nutshell

Many different people have left their mark in Riehen: Neanderthals and Romans as well as knights, bishops and Basel patricians. The latter acquired land here after the City of Basel purchased the village of Riehen in 1522. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, Riehen was still a secluded farming village with farm houses and gardens owned by Basel's wealthy families. It was not until after the Second World War that Riehen became an emerging municipality, now counting around 21,000 residents.

Milestones

1st–3rd century AD

The Romans settled various spots in the area.

751

Wenken is mentioned as an estate in the possession of the Abbey of Saint Gall.

1113

Riehen is mentioned for the first time by name.

1270

Riehen was acquired by the Bishop of Basel.

1522

The City of Basel purchased the village of Riehen.

From 1540

Basel patricians bought country estates in Riehen.

1609

The first municipal council building was constructed. 

1648

Peace of Westphalia: Mayor of Basel Johann Rudolf Wettstein, former bailiff of Riehen and owner of an estate, achieves the secession of the Swiss Confederacy from the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.

1833

Separation of cantons: Riehen becomes part of Basel City.

1862

The Wiese Valley Railway begins service.

1908

Riehen is connected with Basel by tram.

1958

Riehen is the first municipality in Switzerland to introduce women's suffrage at the municipal level.

1994

Switzerland's first geothermal plant is put into operation.

1997

The Fondation Beyeler is opened.

2011

The municipality receives the UNICEF label «Child-Friendly Community».

2014
The Naturbad Riehen natural pool is opened.

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