Buus

Buus

Buus is a municipality in the district of Sissach the canton of Basel -Country in Switzerland.

Geography

Buus is 8.85 square kilometers is the third largest municipality in the district Sissach and is situated in a valley, opening into the various valleys.

Coat of arms

Since 1945 Buus has an official coat of arms. It is a red Rebstecken with vine and blue grapes on a black floor against a white background. The coat of arms is in viticulture, which is operated mainly by small producers in an area of ​​8 hectares.

History

Archaeological finds show that the area around Buus has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. It is believed that the village belonged to the monastery in the Middle Ages Beromunster, then. Went to the counts of Lenzburg, the Counts of Frohnburg, the Counts of Habsburg- run castle and finally went over to Thiersteiner 1461 Buus was sold to Basel and was 300 years under the rule of the Basel bailiffs.

The surname Buser is derived from the original name of the community, bus, off.

Attractions

  • Ruin Farnsburg
  • Parish Church of St. Michael

Pictures

Rectory ( listed building)

Local government

Village center

Three pastures House

Stand House ( Cultural Property )

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