Gemeinde Zunzgen

Zunzkon was first mentioned in documents in 1323. It is an early medieval settlement name ending in -ing, which merged with the subsequent -hofen and was shortened to -kon and -gen. However, field names suggest that the area around Zunzgen was already settled before this. "Zunzger Büchel" or "Heidenbüchel": the spherical mound at the southern end of the village has a volume of approx. 6,000 m3. The village and castle belonged to the Homberg domain and were inherited by the Counts of Habsburg-Laufenburg in 1223. Their vassals were first the nobles of Frick, then the Eptingers from 1406 onwards. In the second half of the 15th century, Zunzgen became part of Basel and belonged to the Farnsburg district until it became part of the Sissach district in 1803. Until after the Reformation, the village had a St. John's Chapel, but was part of the parish of St. Jakob in Sissach. In 1830, Zunzgen and Tenniken were united to form a single parish. Sights: Heidenbüchel, a 30-meter-high debris cone that supported a wooden castle in the 10th or 11th century.

Zunzgen today

With around 2,600 inhabitants, Zunzgen is one of the larger municipalities in the Oberbaselbiet region and is the third largest municipality in the district of Sissach after Sissach and Gelterkinden. In addition to a low municipal tax rate, Zunzgen also offers exemplary infrastructure and several shopping opportunities. Furthermore, well-known industries are based here. There is something for everyone when it comes to leisure activities. Zunzgen is home to dozens of clubs and associations, as well as a small but excellent swimming pool, the Vita-Parcours fitness trail on the Hard, sports facilities, and the artificial ice rink in neighboring Sissach. Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. There is something for everyone. The village's own primary school and two kindergartens offer families nearby educational facilities for their little ones. In terms of transport, Zunzgen is ideally located with motorway connections in Sissach and Diegten and excellent public transport links.