History

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.

The Romans settled various spots in the area.

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

Riehen is mentioned for the first time by name.

Riehen was acquired by the Bishop of Basel.

The City of Basel purchased the village of Riehen.

Basel patricians bought country estates in Riehen.

The first municipal council building was constructed. 

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.

Separation of cantons: Riehen becomes part of Basel City.

The Wiese Valley Railway begins service.

Riehen is connected with Basel by tram.

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

Switzerland's first geothermal plant is put into operation.

The Fondation Beyeler is opened.

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