Muttenz as a Business Location
Prime Location in the Basel Economic Region CentralConnectedFuture-Ready
Muttenz is a highly attractive business location, strategically positioned in the heart of the Basel economic region with direct access to the motorway network, rail infrastructure, the Rhine ports, and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. Businesses benefit from a strong economic environment that combines innovative SMEs, internationally active companies, and close proximity to leading educational and research institutions. At the same time, Muttenz offers an excellent quality of life and dedicated business support through Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz, providing companies with personal guidance and tailored assistance.
Source: Municipality of Muttenz Map, Tschubby / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Source: Municipality of Muttenz Map, Tschubby / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Key Industries
Muttenz has a highly diversified economic structure.
This diverse mix provides stability, drives innovation, and supports sustainable economic development, with particular strengths in the following sectors:
Infrastructure & Location Advantages
Basel-Muttenz
Marshalling Yard
Basel-Muttenz Marshalling Yard
One of Europe’s largest marshalling yards and one of Switzerland’s key logistics hubs.
Close to EuroAirport
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Close to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
International connections within approximately 15 minutes.
FHNW Campus
Muttenz
FHNW Campus Muttenz
A key centre for higher education, research, and innovation.
Part of the Basel Economic
Region
Part of the Basel Economic Region
Located in one of Switzerland’s most dynamic economic regions.
Quality of Life in Muttenz
Work Where Others Live
Muttenz offers not only an attractive business environment but also an outstanding quality of life for employees and their families. The municipality combines close proximity to the city of Basel with a vibrant village centre, a wide range of leisure activities, and beautiful natural recreation areas such as the Hardwald forest and the surrounding green spaces. Numerous clubs and associations, cultural attractions, and an active community life contribute to an appealing place to live and work. As a result, Muttenz is not only a strong business location but also a place where people enjoy living and working.
Business Location Development
Projects & Initiatives
Muttenz continues to evolve as an attractive business and employment location. Projects and initiatives led by Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz help strengthen the location in a sustainable way. Here you will find the latest developments, projects, and insights.
Ongoing Projects of Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz
Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz is continuously engaged in projects that strengthen the business location, connect companies, and create new momentum for the municipality. Here you will find an overview of current ongoing projects.
- Dialogue Group for the Feldreben Landfill Remediation Project (since April 2026)–> More information HERE
- Welcome to Muttenz (2026) (Letter and dedicated webpage)
- Round Table – Bizenen District (June 2026)
- Imagefilm (Summer 2026)
- Mini Career Fair: Evening Event “Career Paths – Perspectives and Diversity” (August 2026)
- Company Visit – Woertz AG (September 2026)
Website Update
Following the establishment of Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz, a basic website and initial infrastructure were set up to enable the organisation to start implementing projects as quickly as possible. Over time, however, other requirements also came into focus, leading to the decision to replace the old website with a more carefully structured and interconnected platform, including a well-designed backend. As an important web presence for local and interested businesses as well as other stakeholders of Wirtschaftsförderung, a carefully maintained website serves as our primary showcase.
Analysis of the Bizenen Distric
Last year, Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz carried out an analysis of the Bizenen industrial and commercial district (southeast of Muttenz railway station). An executive summary and the full report are available for download here.
Strategy-Workshop Bizenen
Following the completion of the district analysis, the findings were discussed with the Muttenz municipal council to reflect on their implications for the municipality and the desired future development of the area. To also incorporate the needs of the companies and property owners located in the district into potential future developments, a round table will be held in June 2026. The further development of the district will therefore first be reflected through different stakeholder engagement approaches before any changes are proposed.
Statement on the Muttenz Bus Station and Station Square Project
Muttenz Bus Station and the railway station are the first point of contact with Muttenz for many employees. Even for a temporary redesign of the area, it is therefore important that fundamental aspects such as intuitive pedestrian circulation and adequate bicycle parking are properly addressed. To continue representing the interests of local businesses and employees, Wirtschaftsförderung Muttenz (WiFöM) has become a member of the project’s stakeholder advisory group (Echogruppe).
Commercial Sites in Muttenz
Attractive Commercial and Industrial Sites for Businesses
Muttenz offers a range of commercial and industrial sites, as well as development areas, for businesses across a variety of industries. In collaboration with the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, available commercial sites are continuously identified and documented. On the following page, you will find information on available locations, sites, and development opportunities in Muttenz.
